Beginner Workout
Are You Actually Making Progress in the Gym? The Real Signs Most People Miss
How to Know If Your Training Is Working (Seattle Personal Training Guide) If you’re training consistently but still asking yourself,“Is this actually working?”you’re not alone. At Davis Fitness Method, this is one of the most common frustrations we hear from people looking for personal training in Seattle. You’re busy. You’re working hard. You’re showing up.But progress…
Read MoreThe Truth About the Pilates Body — And What It Really Takes to Get It
Build the lean, defined physique you want — without giving up grace, control, or what you love. “I just want a long, lean, Pilates body.” It’s what we all want, right? But what if I told you that the look you’re after — a strong, elegant, and defined body— isn’t created by Pilates alone? The…
Read MoreHow to Actually Stick to Your Fitness Plan (Even When Life is Pure Chaos)
Hey, let me guess—you’ve tried the whole fitness thing before. You bought the shoes, downloaded the apps, promised yourself you’d wake up at 5 AM…and yet here you are, wondering if “tacos count as cardio.” First things first: You’re not lazy. You’re just busy AF. Trust me, I get it. I’ve coached hundreds of professionals…
Read MoreUnlock Your Strength: The Proven Path to Building Muscle and Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Let’s get one thing straight—building muscle isn’t magic, and it definitely isn’t as simple as lifting a weight and poof!—you’re suddenly The Hulk. But with the right approach, it’s also not as complicated as trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. Whether you’re looking to bulk up, gain strength, or just feel more confident flexing in…
Read MoreHey Seattle Techies! Your Personal Trainer’s Guide to Beating Back Pain with Thoracic Mobility
Techies in Trouble: The Back Pain Epidemic in Seattle In the tech-savvy city of Seattle, there’s a sneaky problem creeping up on our software engineers – the dreaded back pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of all working Americans confess to back pain symptoms each year. For our keyboard warriors, the numbers are…
Read MoreHow to build a workout program
When building a workout program we can easily get lots in the nuance and details of specific goals and methods. My goal with this article is to help you piece together a safe and effective program to get started. Programs do need to be updated as you progress and ideally should consider your goal. So…
Read MoreHOW HARD SHOULD I TRAIN?
Have you ever asked yourself “am I training hard enough?”. Well today we are going to talk about training intensity. How hard should you be training, when should you train less hard, what is the goal behind each? If you’re anything like my clients you may have taken a group exercise class and been dripping…
Read MoreOH NO! I’VE GONE VIRAL!?
One of the biggest reasons I hear that people avoid the gym is the fear that goes “I’m afraid I’m not doing it right and other people will think I’m dumb”. My goal is to help you get over that fear so that you can claim a life of your choosing and your life will…
Read MoreHOW TO GET CONSISTENT RESULTS!
Making progress in the gym is simple, but its not easy. Congratulations! You made it to the gym. This is a huge first step that shouldn’t be taken likely. You’ve even taken a few steps to ensure that you’ll be more successful this time. You have a meal plan in place, you purchased a 12…
Read MoreHOW TO WARM UP FOR SQUATS
Squats can absolutely be tricky to get down. Focusing on the appropriate mobility and stability drills prior to training can improve your likelihood at performing well coordinated squats. Check out this video for a sample Warm-up for Squats: When we are designing an effective warm-up for squats we want to pay attention to the Hips…
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