Smaller Smoothies
Using smaller, stackable 12oz containers completely upped my smoothie game. What’s a nutrition hack that works for YOU?
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Helpful Articles About Fitness, Food & Health
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Intensity or Consistency?
Which will yield better results over time: intensity or consistency?
Addition, Not Subtraction
What if you focused on everything you can ADD to your new diet or fitness plan, instead of fixating on the negative of subtraction?
Bob’s 15th Anniversary Tattoo
Bob is celebrating his 15 year anniversary of becoming a personal trainer! A few of his new tattoos shown here are parts of that journey.
Too Many Treats? At-Home Holiday Workout
If you had one too many candy canes this holiday, try finishing off the year with this short but intense at-home bodyweight workout.
Tracy’s A Nutrition Coach!
Trainer Tracy is now a Nutrition Coach certified through Precision Nutrition! Nutrition Coaching can help you redefine your relationship with food.
Feeling Cold? Wintery At-Home Workout
Missing the warm weather this winter? Bring the heat with this short but intense at-home bodyweight workout. You won’t be cold for long.
Twelve Days of Fitmas
Time to start the 12 Days of Fitmas! Every day from now until Christmas, use the following exercises to build up to a full rockstar workout.
Gratitude is Good For You!
Practicing Gratitude is good for you. Multiple studies support an association between gratitude and an individual’s well-being and relationships.
Homemade Sports Drink
Beat the heat this summer and hydrate with our favorite homemade sports drink!
Saving Water Bottles
Just hit the 20,000 mark on our water bottle filler at the studio! That’s 20,000 plastic bottles saved from being disposed in a landfill.
Staying Strong in 2020
2020 has been an onslaught of WTF. We want Heavy Metal Fitness to be a place where your voice will be heard, where you can find your strength no matter what is going on in the world.
Reframe the Mindset
Putting a positive spin on things can change your perception of events. What has happened today that you can reframe into an opportunity to grow?
Running as an Asthmatic
If you are new to running or have asthma, short bursts of running activity may work better than longer. A combo of several small run/walks paired with bodyweight exercises guarantee you’ll still get a great workout.
We’re Back…
Trainers Bob and Tracy wanted to thank you all for the support you have shown us and our business over the Covid-19 pandemic. YOU are the reason we are able to reopen.
Shinedown – Atlas Falls
Great new song from one of our favorite bands, Shinedown. All proceeds from the release of Atlas Falls go to COVID relief.
Where The Hell???
Where the heck is HMF today? This morning was a gorgeous day for a little run/walk.
Where The Hell???
All abooooooard the HMF Crazy Train! Can you guess Where The Hell Train-er Tracy went today?
Lonely Studio
It’s very easy to get consumed in negativity and being overwhelmed by the world at large. Always best to focus on what we can control that is right in front of us at this very moment.
Quarantine Smoothies
Green Smoothies are some of the simplest ways to get lots of ideal daily nutrition during quarantine.
At-Home Stair Workout, Part 2
It’s time for Part Two of our at-home Stair workouts! You only need Yourself and a staircase.
At-Home Stair Workout, Part 1
Here’s a two part at-home stair workout for you! Part One covers some classic exercises that require bodyweight only and, of course, a staircase.
A few thoughts about pushups!
If you’ve been following any social media pushup challenges, or if you’ve found yourself doing a few more pushups at home lately, check out a little pushup form advice.
Godsmack – Unforgettable
Godsmack’s music video for Unforgettable takes more than 400 middle school students on the musical experience of their life!
Where The Hell???
HMF was out and about today – can you guess where? People of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels were walking, jogging, biking….and following proper social distancing, of course.
Shinedown – Unity
“So have you ever been caught in a sea of despair,
And your moment of truth is the day that you say I’m Not Scared?”
Flexy Friday
It’s Flexy Friday! Get stretchy with Trainer Tracy. If your shoulders or hip flexors have been feeling tight, you’re going to feel much more relaxed after this!
Calm App for Meditation
During this pandemic, our mental health is more important than ever. We’re firm believers in meditation and one of our favorite programs is Calm.
Working From Home
It is tougher than it seems to successfully maintain responsibility, work-life balance, and your health when working from home. Here are a few of my favorite tips that have kept me sane and healthy over the years.
Quarantine Playlist
Here’s a very short list of some of our favorite rock and metal songs from the past few years or so!
Quarantine Thoughts
I wanted to share a few personal thoughts regarding the quarantine. So many of us are going through such a range of emotions right now.
At-Home Bodyweight Workout
This is a bodyweight workout than can be done anywhere with no equipment.
Temporary Closure due to Covid-19
Unfortunately Heavy Metal Fitness has temporarily closed our physical location due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We’ll reopen the studio as soon as it is safe (and legal) to do so.
Bob’s Tenth Anniversary
After ten years as a trainer, I’d like to share an extremely personal post about my life, mental health, and the state of the world.
Presenting My New Tattoo!
I got this tattoo for the many times I’ll naturally get complacent. This image is the heavy metal boot kick to my face that wakes me up, reminds me to take a deep breath, and pay more attention.
Stay On Track This Holiday Season
We know the holidays can be stressful, busy, and tempting, but follow these tips to get through them with better, healthier food choices.