by phnmlifestyle | May 28, 2025 | Fitness, Overall Health
How Exercise Rewires Your Brain (and Boosts Your Mood) Exercise isn’t just about being fit and looking good, it’s a reset button for your brain. When you move, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like: Endorphins – Natural mood boosters Dopamine & Serotonin –...
by phnmlifestyle | May 1, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Nutrition, Overall Health
5 Tips to Improve Your Body Composition by Summer Can you believe it? We are less than 7 weeks away from the official start of summer! For many of us, though, the weather is already heating up — and that means pool parties, beach days, and weekends spent soaking up...
by phnmlifestyle | Apr 12, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Sports Performance
Understanding RPE and RIR: Mastering Workout Intensity in Strength Training When it comes to getting stronger, intensity matters. But how do you really know if you’re training hard enough—or too hard? Enter two powerful tools: Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Reps...
by phnmlifestyle | Mar 20, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Sports Performance
3 Signs Your Youth Athlete Is Experiencing Burnout (and How to Fix It) Youth sports can be an incredible experience, teaching discipline, teamwork, and resilience. But with increased competition, year-round play, and high expectations, many young athletes face burnout...
by phnmlifestyle | Mar 16, 2025 | Fitness
5 Myths About Strength Training for Kids Strength training for kids has been surrounded by myths and misconceptions for years. Many parents and coaches worry about safety, effectiveness, and whether it’s even appropriate for young athletes. The truth is, when...
by phnmlifestyle | Mar 13, 2025 | Fitness, Nutrition
5 Ways to Manage Weight Loss Expectations for Long-Term Success Weight loss can be an exciting yet challenging journey, and setting realistic expectations is key to staying motivated and committed. Many people start with ambitious goals but become discouraged when...
