I completed my third round of 75 HARD in March 2024, and I learned a lot. Here are some reasons I think everyone should do this program at least once. Email me here: https://figarellesfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/figarellesfitness

When deciding whether to join a fitness class at a gym or to hire a private personal trainer, you first have to consider your unique needs. If you're unsure about what program is ideal for you, start by defining your goals. Next, consider the ways in which you learn best. This is different for everyone. Do you need more focused attention or are you fine working out with 20 other people in a room? In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of Group fitness class and Private Personal Training...

It can be tough to sift through the endless nonsense in the health and fitness industry because misinformation runs rampant. There are a handful of experts I have learned from over the years, and I want to share a few resources with you here so you can avoid the b.s.Email me here: https://figarellesfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/figarellesfitness

January is my least favorite month of the year in Alaska because it's cold, dark and depressing. It often feels like 31 days of pure torture. This year, I committed to going outside everyday and logging at least 100 miles outside fat biking, hiking, rucking and snowshoeing to help make it through the worst month unscathed. I was surprised to discover that the colder, more miserable the weather, the more motivated I was to spend time outside in it. Therein lies the answer: Stop hiding from inc...

In this episode I interview my good friend, and longtime client, Jessy Lumba. We discuss everything from changing your mindset, sharing a house with people who don't eat like you, working through injuries and how therapy has changed her life. Jessy and I have have worked together on and off since 2007, and she has accomplished some impressive goals over the years, starting with reaching her initial fat loss goal, then competing in several Figure Competitions (after telling me she never w...

When you walk into the gym, do you have a clear plan that you know will get you the results you want? Often, there is very little intent or organization behind the workouts most people are doing. The exercises are random, and the outcome is unclear. I'm not trying to criticize this, as I was once there myself. It's frustrating to spend months or years toiling away in the gym with very little to show for it. This is why it's so important to get clear about your goals and establish rules ...

At the end of each year, I reflect and review the highs and lows of the previous 12 months. This exercise helps me gain clarity around what I want to focus on for the next 12 months, and it ensures my goals are always aligned with my values. It also allows me to make more informed decisions so I can avoid repeating mistakes and wasting time. I invite you to take 30-60 minutes and review your year now. Email me here: https://figarellesfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Faceb...

If you're in a fat loss phase and you're finding it more difficult to lose body fat, consider your daily NEAT. This is all activity that isn't sleeping, eating or formally exercising. NEAT is small daily energy expenditure that compounds over time and can bust you out of a plateau and accelerate fat loss. It can also make the transition from fat loss to bodyweight maintenance much easier The more you move, the better. Park your car farther away and walk, stand up instead of sitting, clean you...

Have you been training in the gym for a while and not seeing results? You might be overlooking these 7 things that will you help you make better progress in the gym. It's far too easy to simply go through the motions of a workout, but this disconnection typically doesn't yield much in the way of results. Get focused, and take your training more seriously. Here's how we're going to do it. Email me here: https://figarellesfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Facebook: https://w...

The holidays are here, and it's during the months of November, December and January where Americans can completely derail their health and fitness progress if they're not mindful. You don't have to track macros or restrict calorie intake if you don't want to, but it's a good idea to go in with a solid plan so you don't unravel all of your hard work, or set yourself back for months on end. In today's episode, I've got some tips for helping you stay on track. Email me here: https://figarel...