Today you learn one of the most underrated exercises of all time: the dip. It’s something we remind our coaching clients not to overlook, and I’m excited to share the exercise with you today. A Nerd Fitness Coach can guide your strength training and teach you dips! Here’s what we’ll cover so you can learn…
When someone says they want to lose weight, what they really mean is they want to shed excess body fat. However, without a well-designed plan in place, a calorie deficit leads you to lose both fat and valuable muscle tissue. To minimize muscle loss, it’s crucial to incorporate resistance training, quality sleep, and a high-protein diet…
Dynamic lifts like squats, snatches, and sprints often headline training programs. However, isometric exercises—static holds where muscles contract without moving—are the key to unlocking your full-strength potential. These powerhouse moves build strength, boost speed, and amplify power, especially when you use three strategic holds: bottom, middle, and top positions. Isometrics supercharge your central nervous system…
A while back a movie came out that pretty much everyone in my social circle, including me, loved. It got good reviews overall. Some people on the internet thought it was bad though, and box office sales were lower than expected. The Facebook discussions within my social circle were almost all about how upset the…
I’ve been trying to do a few things differently in 2025. Specifically, moving towards moments or things that make me uncomfortable. (I don’t mean “times when I am in physical danger,” of course.) But rather, I’m going to run toward the things that my brain tells me, “This is uncomfortable, I don’t like this, avoid…
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Sauna bathing is an age-old Nordic tradition that can have huge benefits for your overall wellness. There are a variety of sauna styles available, from the traditional barrels to more modern cube designs with electric heaters, infrared heaters, or wood-burning stoves. Some…
The word “fitness” often sparks visions of punishing workouts, restrictive diets, and a daunting packed gym. For many, it’s a four-letter foul-mouthed word wrapped in dread—a task to grit through rather than savor. But what if fitness didn’t have to feel that way? What if it could become something you genuinely enjoy? Learning to love…
If anyone in my family is reading this—surprise! Don’t tell my niece, of course. My niece turned two last month. When I visited for Thanksgiving, she was really into having me read bedtime stories to her. I like coming up with creative gifts for people, and I’m always looking to play around with AI, so…
So you’re interested in eating only plants, eh? Well, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it. I’ve seen many people over the years have success with a Plant-Based Diet. Truth be told though, I’ve seen many people also struggle with it too. (After all, donuts are “plant-based” and pizza just got…
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. A power rack allows you to safely perform weightlifting exercises like barbell squats and bench presses, without a spotter, in your home gym. Add-on accessories like pull-up bars, dip stations, and resistance bands can help you get the most out of your power rack, giving…