by phnmlifestyle | Jun 26, 2025 | Fitness, Overall Health
7 Beginner Gym Tips to Overcome Gym Anxiety You step into the gym. The music’s loud. People seem to know exactly what they’re doing. But not you. Let’s not even mention the selfies being taken all over the place. “Was that a ring light in the gym? Ugh!” Should you...
by phnmlifestyle | Jun 22, 2025 | Coaching, Fitness, Nutrition, Overall Health
Are You the Product of Diet Culture? Because I Used to Be, Too! I used to believe that discipline meant deprivation. That skipping meals was “dedication.” That a hard cardio or workout session could erase whatever I “messed up” on the night before. Looking back now, I...
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...
