Bart Ryan

Fitness Tip:

Often times if we are overextended or over stretched in a muscle, mobility isn’t the issue, but instead the opposite muscle might be weak or under active.

Ex: if your upper trap is overstretched, you might need to strengthen the lower traps, mid back and even rear Delts. #coaching

Absolutely. Surround yourself with like minded individuals, but never forget that this journey is dictated by ourselves. 💯

Fitness Tip:

General Physical Preparation (GPP) is probably one of the best parameters for your training if you are not involved in sport. Sport Specific (SS) training has a lot more emphasis in regards to progression in that sport. Lean into whichever best suits you/your needs. #fitness #coach

Fitness Tip:

There are going to be a lot of individuals, myself included, that hype up their own style of training, but you should take everything with a healthy amount of skepticism and also look for the context. A beginner isn’t going to train the same as a long term enthusiast. #fitness

Fitness Tip:

Lifting and resistance training is the best form of burning fat because it makes your metabolism burn faster during regular everyday activities. Combining this with low intensity steady state (LISS) 3-4x a week will help you lose weight and not look skinny fat. #fitnessthreads

Fitness Tip:

Flexibility can be developed at any age. If you are under the belief that you are going to be forever tight and stiff, you need to put more time into specific mobility work. The greater range of motion you have, the better off you’ll be in terms of muscle growth and injury prevention.

Fitness Tip:

At a certain point, you want to have a plan when you go to the gym. Following a program goes a long way because you can ensure that there is structure and a plan. Anyone can go in and workout hard, but that doesn’t mean you’re getting anywhere. Have a plan and execute.

Fitness Tip:

It’s not as simple as going to the gym and saying you live an active lifestyle. Going to the gym for an hour and sitting on the couch for 15 doesn’t imply being active. Go outside. Go walk, go hike, join a climbing gym, yoga, or zoomba. Be active more than just in the gym #health

Fitness Tip:

There are a lot of inspirations out there and a lot of sources we can go to for information, but it’s important to remember that everyone has their biases and it’s on us to research that material in order to know it to be credible #empirical #research #fitness

Fitness Tip:

There is no magic pill. There is no drug or supplement that can replace consistency and dedication. “There is no secret ingredient”

Fitness Tip:

Calories Determine your Weight.
Macronutrients Determine how you Look.
Micronutrients Determine how you Feel.

#nutrition #coaching #fitness

120KG clean and jerk attempt. Progress usually includes failing. Trust the process and don’t fear failure #fitness #weightlifting #coaching

Training Tip:

Performing single arm/leg (unilateral) movements with a kettlebell is one of the most effective forms of correcting imbalances, but also learning how to properly engage your core. Hinging, squatting, pressing, and pulling all with an emphasis on core engagement #fitness #coaching

500lb Deadlift.

Fitness Reminder: you should not be in pain because of your training. Pain free strength is something that I have been campaigning for years now. It comes down to an understanding of load and how to distribute it in a controlled manner. Send me a DM if you’re ready to get strong pain free #fitness

Training Tip: two of the best cues I like to give individuals is to remember to engage your glutes and your core. These are two of the largest indicators of stability, control, and strength. Make sure to focus on engaging them on your next squat, bench, deadlift, or weightlifting session. #fitness

Something to remember when reading coaching tips on the internet. Take everything with a grain of salt. Most of the coaching advice is very contextual; therefore, make sure it’s in the context your thinking about before jumping to that conclusion

Fitness Tip:
Remember to Load the Muscle, not the Joint. For example, when you do a lunge, the weight should be felt in the heel of the lead leg to engage the muscle, but if the heel comes up, the load shifts to the knee. Keep your heels down #fitness #coaching #movement

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