by Bryan Krahn | Jan 10, 2020 | Fit Notes
It’s 2001. I’m sitting in a crowded conference room in Toronto, having my first Paul Chek experience. At the time I only knew Chek as the Swiss ball guy, so I expected a speech about stabilizers, core, and functional training. Thirty minutes later and Paul...
by Bryan Krahn | Jan 6, 2020 | Fit Notes
Before & afters have been part of the coaching business for decades — cause they work! They’re a powerful way to cut through the noise and reach potential new clients who want to make a similar change. I’ve always been a bit apprehensive in terms of beating the...
by Bryan Krahn | Jan 3, 2020 | Fit Notes
Non-stop negativity is the worst, isn’t it? While a “negative attitude attracts negative experiences” is new-age bullshit for those who still have The Secret on their nightstand, one thing is obviously true: you get out of people what you put in. If what...
by Bryan Krahn | Dec 17, 2019 | Fit Notes
Blanket “cookie cutter” recommendations for mature lifters are useless. A 49 year-old can have a 35+ year training history (good and bad); they can also have avoided exercise completely since high school. The most important areas that require modifying are...
by Bryan Krahn | Dec 16, 2019 | Five Boner Friday
1. To lose fat… Tracking calories works. So does tracking macros. And tracking portions. Wow. It’s almost like simply tracking what you eat (mindfully, accurately, and consistently) is what really matters. Nah. Impossible. Still gotta add magic fat burners and slim...