Anyone who’s been pursuing a hobby or passion for 20+ years has a story to tell and lessons learned that others could benefit from. Here’s my story as it pertains to weight lifting. Awestruck at Six It started when I was six years old and struck by the awesomeness of...
Brandy Norris Savage Race Interview
Quick intro: Brandy Norris is one of our awesome group fitness instructors at Spring Hill Fitness. She and her “Mudaholics” teammates have been competing in obstacle course races, so we wanted to get the scoop on what it’s all about! SHF: Brandy, congrats on completing the Savage race in Georgia...
Should You Wear a Weightlifting Belt?
The belt question is one I hear a lot around the gym. The short answer is that if you have no back pain and you don’t do heavy lifts like squats, deadlifts, or bent over rows, then you don’t need a belt and are actually better off not wearing one....
Muscle Building with HIT
Today I want to provide an intro to HIT (High Intensity Training) which is an effective form of weight training that was popular from the 1970s-1990s. It works just as well today as it did back then, but not a lot of lifters today know about it. It’s especially great...
Workout Variety and Periodization
Today I want to touch on the concepts of workout variety and periodization. Hefty text books have been written entirely about periodization, but it’s a safe bet most of you don’t have the time or desire to read them, so I'll do my best to briefly explain the basics and...
