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PERSONAL TRAINING

SEMI-PRIVATE TRAINING

group training

RUN STRONG CINCY

RUN STRONG CINCY

persistfitnesstraining

CSCS
Owner/Coach PERSIST FITNESS
➕Empowerment through movement and strength
Onsite @pt_plus_

Happy Thursday! I don’t know about you, but over

Happy Thursday! I don’t know about you, but over here we are feeling the feels. Exercise is a positive stressor, but it’s a stressor none the less. Things are weird right now and even best case scenarios are different and challenging. Training should always be the answer to the question “what does my body need right now?” Taking some time to be still, check in, process, accept, and breathe is just as valuable a movement and loading
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Have a great day and give yourself some space and grace 💚☮️

Another opportunity to get moving! No equipment ne

Another opportunity to get moving! No equipment necessary EXCEPT a chair and broom
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We will be working on some fundamentals of movement, getting strong and having fun 😃

“9 Minute Flyer” . A modified, old woman versi

“9 Minute Flyer”
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A modified, old woman version of my all time favorite UD Flyer track workout for long sprinters
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9 Minute Rounds (1-3 Rounds)
0-1:00 jog
1:00-2:00 sprint
2:00-3:00 walk
3-4 jog
4-5 sprint
5-6 walk
6-7 jog
7-8 sprint
8-9 REST
GOAL: Go as far as you can, each round either maintain or beat previous distance, DON’T SANDBAG
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#persistfitness #persistcincy #anywhichwaybutdown #runstrongcincy #cincinnatirun #suarunning #udwtf #cincypersonaltrainer #speedtraining #sprints

I’m very proud of my client Jim. Two years ago

I’m very proud of my client Jim. Two years ago he decided to begin exercising and taking better care of his body. Right out the gate, he experienced challenges: A job change that involved traveling 5 out of 7 days a week, 10-15 hour work days, and not so easy access to food choices that supported his goals. Then, this time last year, an old shoulder impingement started to flare up. We had to take some steps back and rework the fundamentals. Jim did everything I said. AND he was patient with himself. Not moving consistently for 30+ years and having stressful life circumstances is a lot to overcome. Things cannot be undone overnight
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This morning, even though we haven’t seen each other in person in about 45 days, he was able to beautifully execute eccentric pushups from the floor, without pain 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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THE most important thing for progress is coachability. All of the other stuff (consistency, patience, intensity, talent, experience, strength,etc) will only take you so far. A willingness to listen, learn and then do is essential for real growth
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#persistfitness #persist #anywhichwaybutdown #cincinnatipersonaltrainer #runstrongcincy #strengthforeveryone #conjugateforeveryone #progressnotperfection #coachable #growth #growthmindset #cincinnatifitness #cincyfiness

Sweat together, but apart. Work together, but sepa

Sweat together, but apart. Work together, but separately. Support local, support each other
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Blood, Sweat and Cheers
10:30 AM- your 🏡 house
💰 to @cincystjudewalkrun
Register in bio 👆🏻

We might not meet @karrikinspiritsco (can’t wait

We might not meet @karrikinspiritsco (can’t wait to be back!), but we are still working out together. Blood, Sweat and Cheers class THIS SUNDAY at 10:30 am over Zoom. Tickets $10, raffle items from local businesses (purchased, not donated to support our community) and all proceeds go to @cincystjudewalkrun
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LINK IN BIO, see you on Sunday
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#persist #anywhichwaybutdown #persistence #cincyfitness #virtualtraining #stjudes #donationclass #supportlocalcincy

Dynamic hinging! This is a front reaching RDL, an

Dynamic hinging! This is a front reaching RDL, an awesome tool for anyone, but in particular my #runstrongcincy peeps as they tackle those Cincinnati hills
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We need our posterior chain (back, butt and hamstrings) to be strong enough to not only give us some horse power, BUT, and possibly more importantly, decelerate us- down hill especially
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Teach your hamstrings to lengthen under load (mobility) rather than stretching them to death to gain passive range of motion, get stronger in more positions
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#anywhichwaybutdown #persist #runstrongcincy #cincinnatipersonaltrainer #cincyvirtualworkouts #deadliftvariations #covidworkouts #strengthforeveryone

Just finished our NOON T/TH RUN STRONG CINCY wtrai

Just finished our NOON T/TH RUN STRONG CINCY wtraining! Love that people are still putting in the work, open to trying new things, and showing up for your community
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Come join us, 2x/week, evening and lunch time class availability! All you need is a band (provide by me) and some stuff we can all find around our homes. Message me to sign up
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#persist #persistfitness #runstrongcincy #cincypersonaltrainer #virtualtraining #stayhomecincy #cincyfitness

Hey 👋 runners! @innerfiretribe @pmcgilvray and

Hey 👋 runners! @innerfiretribe @pmcgilvray and I sat down to talk strength for running- what’s true and what’s BS
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Do you have where to start with movements, weights and progressions?
What does it mean to have muscle as an endurance athlete?
How does strength improve overall health and improve running longevity and Performace?
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Swipe to see @persistfitnesstraining IGTV and the first installment of deadlift recommendations/variations
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#runstrongcincy #innerfiretribe #therunningmindpodcast#persistfitness #persist #cincyperaonaltrainer #anywhichwaybutdown #flyingpigtraining #marathontraining #strengthforrunners

My client Kasey prepared for months for a vigorous

My client Kasey prepared for months for a vigorous Ruck Marathon- it was cancelled due to COVID-19. Of course, she was disappointed, but here she is, in her hotel getting some pushups on, continuing to train. FYI- this is from over a month ago, before things got crazy
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Just because you can’t do what you want, when you want to, doesn’t mean you stop. Kasey will absolutely get to ruck a marathon, but until then, we live to train another day
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#persist #anywhichwaybutdown #runstrongcincy #ruckcincy #covid19cincy #cincinnatipersonaltrainer #cincywomenwholift @kaseyduffenscarraher ♥️♥️♥️

TOMORROW!! Let’s be together, but not be togethe

TOMORROW!! Let’s be together, but not be together! Movement unites us! #anywhichwaybutdown #persistfitness

Posted @withregram • @cincystjudewalkrun Join us Sunday morning at 10:30 am for a special version of Blood, Sweat and Tear, a virtual class from the comfort of your homes. In addition we will be raffling off gifts to support local companies in this time of need!

PERSIST FITNESS VIRTUAL TRAINING . I get asked by

PERSIST FITNESS VIRTUAL TRAINING
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I get asked by my clients a lot “what’s this for?”, or “what does this do?”. I know what they mean. They want to know what part of their body will be stronger and look better as a result of a being “tortured” for 1-3 hours a week with me. But I always answer the same way: WE ARE TRAINING FOR LIFE
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And life is here. This exact situation. Being comfortable, being mindless. That does not build resiliency. That does not train the human will. I am SO PROUD of every one of my clients who stepped outside of their comfort zone this week with barely a thought
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But I am not surprised. This is why we train: to be strong and steadfast in the face of discomfort, inconvenience, danger and adversity. Thank you Persist Fitness Community- I love you all♥️♥️
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#anywhichwaybutdown #persist #presson #cincinnatipersonaltrainer #virtualtraining #covid19workouts #athometraining #runstrongcincy

Another at home workout! This time, use the world

Another at home workout! This time, use the world around you- stairs, children, basement floor- to make the most of it 👏🏼☺️
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Press On
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#anywhichwaybutdown #persistfitness #cincinnatipersonaltrainer #presson #athomeworkouts #supportlocal #covid19workouts #supportthosewhosupportyou

GUYS! I’m launching a virtual fitness experience

GUYS! I’m launching a virtual fitness experience! Things are weird right now, but I am committed to providing our community with flexible, manageable, and beneficial exercise and stress management strategies as we wait out this quarantine 👊🏻
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“Meet” with me one on one from the safety of your own home, join a live group class, or follow along with at home workouts. Social distance is physical distance. Let’s stay strong in this together! Go to my story to let me know if you want more info! .
#persist #anywhichwaybutdown #cincypersonaltrainer #athomeworkouts #covid19workout #bodyweightworkout #cincinnatifitness

UPDATE: As requested from the smart and lovely @el

Look at Angie go! The bamboo bar is an awesome too

Look at Angie go! The bamboo bar is an awesome tool to challenge and enhance stability. A little goes a long way, so we can use significantly less load to do the trick #worksmarterandharder .
It has been my pleasure to work with Angie during her pre/post knee replacements (on both knees!) She went into each surgery’s incredibly fit and strong, which gave her such an edge in recovery
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In this variation, Angie walks toe-heel, with kettlebells secured at each end with red bands and grip can be adjusted based on shoulder mobility
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The benefits of this exercise include:
🔰Single leg/single hip stability
🔰Rotational stability/core
🔰Additional hamstring recruitment from step pattern (enhances pull phase of gait) 🔰Smokes the upper back!
🔰Increases mindfulness in movement- you’ll fall over if you don’t stay present with your body .
#persistfitness #persist #anywhichwaybutdown #runstrongcincy #kneereplacement #kneerehab #bamboobar #cincypersonaltrainer #singleleg #strengthforeveryone #conjugateforeveryone

I love hearing this kind of feedback! This client

I love hearing this kind of feedback! This client has been consistent AND patient with her training- two absolutes! Training to improve quality life is my top priority and I’m so happy to hear that after experiencing pain and discomfort for some time, she is able to get back to walking for pleasure- an important part of her life!
#persistfitness #persistcincinnati #cincypersonaltrainer #anywhichwaybutdown #trainforlife #womenwholift #womenwholiftcincy

This is a series of exercises I combined to addres

This is a series of exercises I combined to address a specific weakness after having knee surgery. Programming definitely doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be an answer to the question “What can I do to get better/stronger at X?”
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1️⃣wanted to target single leg so I couldn’t cheat my left side. I was doing weighted squats by this time and had never stopped deadlifting throughout my recovery, so my bilateral stuff was taken care of
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2️⃣I was strong enough to need a weight for the initial concentric/step up phase and wanted to address some quad atrophy that was a result of injury/surgery
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3️⃣I added the single leg deficit deadlift for two reasons. The first being necessity- I was not strong enough for the eccentric/down phase of the step up (you can see how much my leg shakes when I get there). I did need to address hamstring imbalances and atrophy, so I kept the weight for the eccentric portion of the hinge and then totally deloaded at the bottom by setting the weight down
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4️⃣These could have been separated into two or three different exercises, but when looking at my resources (time, workload, intensity) I felt best to combine. Coming back from an injury is walking the fine line of pushing/progressing and healing, which can only happen with proper recovery
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#persistfitness #sweattshop #anywhichwaybutdown #conjuagteforeveryone #singleleg #injuryrecovery #kneesurgery #cincypersonaltrainer #runstrongcincy

Band from the front KB deadlifts. Cues lat tension

Band from the front KB deadlifts. Cues lat tension and lights up the posterior chain aka booty.
#persistfitness #deadlift #persist #anywhichwaybutdown #cincypersonaltrainer #kettlebell #conjugateforeveryone

Took a spin with a 2RM today (with some left in th

Took a spin with a 2RM today (with some left in the tank 😉). Maxes aren’t always necessary, but they can be a useful tool for strength adaptations, assessing progress, and feeling strong AF, because you are
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Prior to late last year, Charlotte hadn’t lifted weights before. Now she can pull a double at more than her bodyweight. VERY COOL. @charlotteschiff .
#anywhichwaybutdown #persistfitness #cincypersonaltraining #girlswholift #deadlift #trapbardeadlift #cincyfitness #perserverance #strengthforeveryone

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