In episode 5 of 5 of our training to failure series, Rob goes over how to maximize muscle growth by using sequential muscle fiber recruitment when strength training. Strength training enthusiasts often hear about the significance of going to failure, but how do you do that with sequential muscle fiber recruitment, and why is it…… Continue reading Safely recruit all muscle fibers for better muscle growth
This week, we launched our new Nutrition Moments series. In this first video, Megan Lyons, a double board-certified clinical and holistic nutritionist, shares a powerful scenario of two individuals, Sam and Kris. Their journeys highlight the importance of mindset and self-compassion when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the festivities. Sam’s struggle: a…… Continue reading The power of mindset and self-compassion: a holiday health journey
In episode 4 of “Train to Failure,” we continue the discussion by talking about the objective of strength training and some of the main benefits that occur in your body when you increase your lean muscle mass and get stronger. Let’s break it down into simple terms and real-life examples to understand why it matters.…… Continue reading Strength training benefits, including better cardiovascular health
Have you ever spent a lot of time working out only to realize minimal results? It could be because you aren’t recruiting all of your muscles sequentially to 100%. This might be confusing if your workouts give you the feeling that you’ve done a lot. Unfortunately, feeling tired doesn’t always equate to effective exercise. To…… Continue reading Understanding sequential muscle recruitment with simple examples
Effective strength training doesn’t need to take a long time, but it is best to perform each set to positive failure, and it’s important to engage every type of muscle fiber too. Last week, we kicked off our 5 part series about strength training to failure for our Smart Fit Method 101 series. Here’s what…… Continue reading Recruit every muscle fiber to positive failure in your strength training for better results
The key piece we felt was needed in your Smart Strength sessions was glute activation. After months of development with ARX, we’re proud to announce the launch of our brand-new proprietary glute machine, the Glute AI Max, that will be available exclusively at locations of The Smart Fit Method™️. This groundbreaking equipment is designed to…… Continue reading New equipment that targets your glutes coming soon! Exclusive to locations of The Smart Fit Method™️
Hello smart fitters, We’re celebrating this week because Rob got back a CT scan that showed no growth on his aortic aneurysm. He’s been using The Smart Fit Method™️ for the past 5 years, and this is great news. In this time he has also regained his cardiovascular health and most of his lost muscle.…… Continue reading Bring in a friend using our Buddy Pass! We’re celebrating 5 years of health gains
Imagine a fitness tool that combines cooling, compression, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), all from a comfortable seated position. This remarkable tool, The Smart Cold HIIT, played a pivotal role in Rob’s life after being diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, and it ultimately lead to creating The Smart Fit Method with his son, Connor. What…… Continue reading How The Smart Cold HIIT helped Rob reclaim his fitness after a health scare
Today, let’s talk about the incredible world of Zone 2 exercise – a key element of our daily workouts at The Smart Fit Method. So, what exactly is Zone 2, and why should you make it a regular part of your fitness routine? Let’s dive right in and explore the many benefits of this powerful…… Continue reading Zone 2 makes exercise better
