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NOTES FROM COACH / TIPS & THOUGHTS
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Coach Mike has a passion for myth-busting and providing a unique perspective when it comes to exercise, lifestyle and nutrition.
At MAC Fitness, we want to provide the what, the why and the how, so that you can find your own version of “functional fitness.”
I Tracked My Fitness for a Year - But Learned More About My Health
If you've followed MAC Fitness in the last year or so, you’ve probably noticed that I enjoy logging my workouts. Not only is it a great...
Oct 20, 202110 min read
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Building a Strong, Sexy and 'Functional' Core
Build a stronger core with these gym/home exercises. Learn more about anti-movement training and why it's a better option for most
Jul 27, 20216 min read
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Want Real Progress? Stop Adding Weight and Start Changing Movement Direction
It’s been an arduous 15-16 months, but it appears that finally, we may be on the brighter side of this pandemic. Unless you were lucky...
Jul 12, 20216 min read
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I Monitored My Training, Sleep and Stress for 6 Months - This is What I Learned
You may have heard this saying before: “... if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” People manage their time, their money and...
Apr 20, 20217 min read
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Trying to Stretch Away the Pain? Flexibility, Mobility and Stability Explained
“Hey Mike! I’ve got a pain in my (fill in the blank) - can you show me a good stretch?” I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve...
Apr 8, 20215 min read
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5 Major Reasons You Should be Doing Full Body Workouts
The year was 2017 - I had been in the health and fitness industry for over a decade and I’d thought I’d had it all figured out. Lift...
Apr 2, 20217 min read
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Your Hips Don’t Lie! Learn How to Listen to Them!
Have you ever have “tight” hips? Think about it for a minute - you’ve been sitting all day, very likely as you’re reading this article -...
Mar 18, 20214 min read
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Build a Strong and Resilient Core with More Efficient Training
Stop only using the word “abs” to describe your mid-section! It’s true, they get all of the media attention, but the ‘abs’ are just one...
Mar 10, 20214 min read
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Getting Started is the Hardest Part. Not Giving Up is a Close Second.
Health and fitness has changed - very likely permanently - and the entire world is jumping on board in one way or another. People are...
Feb 25, 20213 min read
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The MAC Foundational Four - Learn How to Listen to Your Body and Understand ‘Stiffness’ and ‘Pain'
Have you ever started a new workout program, only to find that your entire body was stiff as a board for days afterwards? Have you ever...
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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MAC Exercise Spotlight: The Lateral Lunge
The What: A lower body movement that requires quadriceps, hamstrings and glute STRENGTH, and a tremendous amount of hip STABILITY! The...
Jan 13, 20211 min read
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MAC Training Tip: Learning How to Plan Your Weekly Workouts
I’ve gotten a lot of questions in my years as a trainer, and the most common one by far is “how often should I work out?” Coming in...
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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MAC Exercise Spotlight: The Deadbug
The What: A fundamental anti-extension core exercise with tons of different variations Standard - foundational movement used to help...
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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MAC Training Tip: “Am I Working Out Hard Enough?”
Many people often wonder what a “good workout” feels like. While heart rate monitors and step tracking devices can be useful when...
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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Welcome to MAC Fitness!
Let me tell you a little bit about MAC Fitness and how it came to be. I’ve been fortunate enough to work in gym clothes for my entire...
Dec 15, 20202 min read
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