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If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s that losing weight isn’t easy. You may think you’ve done everything right, from exercising regularly to logging how many calories you eat in a day. However, during my time as a fitness trainer, I’ve seen people make the same mistakes over and over again. Many of these […]

Starting any new goal can be intimidating, but when it comes to working out, it can seem especially difficult.  However, the following tips can be a real game-changer in starting your workout routine if you use them and keep them in mind for the long haul. Know Your “Why” Before you even set out on

Whether you’re a mom, a full-time employee, a full-time student, or all three, it can be hard to maintain healthy eating habits, especially with drive-thru restaurants being so quick and convenient. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming; if you build the right habits, it will only get easier. Here are five tips

When you hear the phrase strength training, you may think of bodybuilders or cross-fitters, in other words, people who are trying to bulk up. Strength training exercises are simply those that build muscle. There are a variety of strength training exercises, including resistance training, aerobic exercise, weight training, and body weight exercises. Strength training can

Most diet plans and exercise programs promise one thing— weight loss. While we may use the term “weight loss,” is that actually what our goal should be? For some people, weight loss can benefit their health, while for others, it could damage it. In addition, there are right and wrong ways to lose weight. How

The exercise struggle is real. We want to get in shape and then have good intentions of staying in shape, right?  I’ve seen it happen time again and time again – someone busts their butt to get in shape.  I see them five times a week, just killing it in the gym – THEY GET

If you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while, you may feel that you’ve tried every weight loss program or diet out there without experiencing any real difference. The McClure Fitness Weight Loss Challenge is a local legend in Central Arkansas. Hundreds of lives have been changed as bodies are transformed to unimaginable levels.

Even though my business is focused on exercise, I have several conversations each week with people that want to address the other side of getting healthy – what they eat every day that either works for them or against them. It’s worth talking about too. The truth is, the hour you spend exercising is huge, but

If I took a very informal survey of the hundreds of members at McClure Fitness or thousands in my Life In My Gym Clothes Facebook group and asked them to share their workout goals, the answers would have a common thread. Some keep it simple and just want to lose weight. Some get a little

It’s that time of year when we’ve got colds, flu, and, now, COVID 19 going around. You may be taking your vitamins and eating all the right foods, but do you exercise regularly to stay in your best health? We exercise to improve our physical health, but what if I told you that exercise could