Working Out and Training aren't the same thing.
EXERCISING is done for the sake of exercising.
It's often done with the purpose of sweating, burning calories, or getting sore.
Exercises are usually random and mixed up without a plan.
TRAINING is a plan created with a specific goal in mind.
It has structure- exercises are selected with purpose and with specific progressions in mind...
There's no randomness in training.
You may or may not actually break a sweat- you may or may not get sore.
There's a bigger picture and a longer plan in place.
Here’s the thing- all movement is good! If you like doing an app workout here or drop-in class there, if walking is your thing or dance class is where you’re happiest- you do you.
Finding what you enjoy and what fits your life is the whole point.
And.
If you workout and find yourself getting injured frequently, if you aren't noticing improvements in certain movements…
If you’re dealing with pain in your shoulder or back and...
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
