Practical, research-backed articles from Chris Keith, who has over 30 years of personal training in San Diego. Chris writes about strength training, weight loss, mobility, nutrition, injury recovery and training at every age, from teenagers to adults 70+. Each article answers a question clients ask in the studio and ends with simple steps you can use right away.
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Mobility Exercises: 6 Simple Ways to Move Better
Mobility exercises help your joints move through a full, pain-free range. Learn the benefits, warning signs of poor mobility and 6 methods a trainer uses.
Working With a Personal Trainer: How to Get the Best Results
Working with a personal trainer? Clients who get the best results share 5 habits: commitment, communication, openness, accountability and positivity.
Best Workout Shoes: Training vs. Running Shoes Explained
The best workout shoes depend on what you do. Learn the difference between training and running shoes, what to look for in each, and a trainer's top picks.
Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe: Feta Basil Burgers in 20 Minutes
This healthy turkey burger recipe with feta and fresh basil takes 20 minutes, packs about 24 g of protein per patty, and is perfect for Father's Day.
Rotisserie Chicken Meal Prep: 2 Easy Chicken Salads from One Costco Bird
Rotisserie chicken meal prep made easy: turn one Costco chicken into a curry chicken salad and an avocado chicken salad with about 22-26 g protein each.
Personalized Fitness Training: What the 5 Love Languages Teach a Coach
Personalized fitness training goes beyond sets and reps. See how a San Diego trainer uses the 5 love languages to coach, motivate and connect with clients.
