The Inside Out Strength Blog

Getting (and staying) fit isn't all about what you eat or what workouts you do. I've seen people get really fit with all sorts of eating and workout styles, but I've never seen anyone stay fit without the right mindset. It's one thing to lose a bunch of fat, see your abs, or get in shape one ti...

*Below is a section from one of the chapters in my upcoming book that I've adapted for this week's article* Have you ever relied on willpower to accomplish a goal? How long does that end up lasting before your willpower fades? When I use the 'willpower' strategy, I'm typically good for a week ...

We're a couple days into 2024 - please tell me you're still on track and haven't fallen off the wagon on your health and fitness just yet That's what February is for 🙄 (this is where ~80% of people that set resolutions will give up on them) If you didn't set any resolutions, I can't blame you e...

“Sit Your Hips Back” “Weight In Your Heels” “Don’t Let The Knees Come Forward” These are just a few of the most misused cues I’ve heard over the years from trainers, PTs, and ‘experts’ alike.  There was a long held belief that letting your knees come past your toes when training was a cause o...

Most people don’t enjoy tracking their calories. It can be tedious, and it’s not even exactly accurate. But that doesn’t mean tracking calories isn’t effective or an important strategy for someone looking to build muscle and/or lose fat.  While an ideal world would involve you stop eating when y...

Have you ever heard deadlifts are bad for your back, or avoided lifting heavy because of a fear of hurting yourself? If you ask anyone who’s knowledgeable about building strength, function, and longevity - there’s little debate that some form of deadlift should be a regular part of anyone’s trai...

Have you ever struggled with a weak bench press, or even worse, shoulder or elbow pain while doing it? While many people simply think the bench press is for the ‘bros’ or bodybuilders trying to out-ego the people around them, the bench press is a foundational exercise that anyone looking to impr...

Do you dread performing the back squat because it feels challenging, or because it gives you pain in your hips, knees, or back? The back squat is often labeled the king of lower body exercises and is a foundational exercise that anyone looking to improve overall muscle and strength will benefit ...

You’re 4 months out from your surgery. You’ve been going to your local insurance-based physical therapy clinic for 30 minute sessions, 3 times per week for the past 16 weeks. Out of nowhere, you hear those dreaded 5 words, “You are out of visits.” You think to yourself, “What am I supposed to do ...

“This year will be different”, you told yourself. You started out the summer eager to get back into the running scene.  It’s been years since you’ve been running but you’re feeling encouraged seeing the runners trotting along the coast, and who wouldn’t want to be outside running in the summer su...