April 27, 2024
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She/Her | Charley is a mother by day, a writer by night, and a wellness enthusiast in between. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, she is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for people of all fitness levels. Ambitious about learning to incorporate total body wellness, Charley is in the process of earning additional certifications as a Human Movement Specialist and Yoga Instructor.
Sexual Health

I’m Not Prepared for “The Talk” | Talking to Your Kids about Sex

Too many people have horror stories about being sat down to learn about sex for the first time. If you need to give

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Training Principles Wellness

You Can Optimize the System, But You Can’t Game It

When it comes to getting in shape, the timeless advice is still the best advice– calories in and calories out, consistency, and intensity

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Training Principles Workouts

Getting Started with Calisthenics

Calisthenics can be a great way to train for strength, stability, endurance, and flexibility. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to

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Wellness

It’s Not About When You Washed Your Sheets | What is Sleep Hygiene?

Many people struggle to get a full night’s sleep or they wake up still feeling tired and groggy. This article goes over strategies

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Fitness Training Principles

How Many Days Per Week Should I Workout?

Exercising too frequently can increase your risk of injury and burnout. Not exercising enough will prevent you from reaching your goals. Here’s how

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Fitness Training Principles

Cables vs Machines vs Free Weights

Using cables, machines, or free weights are all valid ways to build muscle and strength, but they’re not the same. Here’s how they

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Mental Health Wellness

Brain and Brawn | What Science Says About Exercise, Learning, and Focus

We all know that exercise benefits your physical health. Current research suggests that it also benefits your mental health, ability to retain information,

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Nutrition

Meal Timing and the Elusive Metabolic Window

The metabolic window is an often discussed idea that your meal timing has a significant impact on your weight loss, muscle gain, and

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Fitness Training Principles

My Fitness Progress is Plateauing! | Understanding Periodization and Its Role in Training Progress

Understanding periodization can be an invaluable tool in helping you push past plateaus in your fitness training.

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Fitness Mental Health

What the Research Actually Says About the Mind-Body Connection

New Age spirituality often makes unsubstantiated claims about the connection between the body and mind that can get a little far-fetched. Here’s what

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