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Six Pack Abs after 50: a Smart Fitness Goal?

Author: Adam Fawcett On: May 15, 2023 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

Six Pack Abs after 50: a Smart Fitness Goal?

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“If you’re over 50 and you want six pack abs… You probably need a different fitness goal.”    -Adam Fawcett                       Don’t get me wrong; it is abs-olutely possible after 50 to have ripped abs, chiseled...

Understanding Functional Strength Training

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Apr 27, 2023 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

Understanding Functional Strength Training

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Functional Strength and Movement Training is one of the greatest hobbies/interests/activities that you can add to your life. The health and wellness benefits it can deliver are objectively true and widely documented. It can also be extremely enjoyable....

Youth Strength Training

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Apr 02, 2023 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

Youth Strength Training

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Your kids want to move more. They may not be aware of this, but you are. When your kids are not involved in a sport, or marching band, it’s probable that they are sitting seven to ten hours a day.   And moving two hours a week. Or less. They are moving...

What if your body felt vibrant?

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Feb 23, 2019 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

What if your body felt vibrant?

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This story by journalist Kate Poss, is re-posted from This is Whidbey, an e-zine created by Kate Poss and David Welton.  See all the great Whidbey people and happenings that they cover HERE. While Langley’s fat golden bunnies huddle outside in...

Core Knowledge: Engaging Good Mechanics

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Jan 20, 2019 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

If you are into safe, effective movement, you will do well to meet George Bullis. George has been fascinated by the human body, human movement, and bio-mechanics for over 40 years. In his 20’s, he got a black belt in two martial arts. One was Taekwondo....

When You Work with an Extraordinary Trainer…One Session can Change You

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Sep 23, 2018 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

This post is about Kate Calderwood, the greatest Functional Strength and Movement Trainer (FST) I know. It begins with a bit of backstory about me, for context…. My Body is a Great Friend In the decade that I have been a student and trainer of modern...

Three Surprising things that happen when you first start Strength Training

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Jan 28, 2018 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

Three Surprising things that happen when you first start Strength Training

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Chances are, you have never experienced good strength training. Less than 20% of adults get two strength workouts per week. Those who do enjoy a longer life, and a better life, according to the World Health Organization, and many, many studies. You probably...

[Video] Fitness as Medicine: Presentation Preview

Author: Adam Fawcett On: May 18, 2017 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

Ask Adam: What about the “Never let your knees go beyond the toes during a squat” warning?

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Mar 31, 2016 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

READER’S QUESTION Great question this week, from Jodie, an athletic 49 year old client undergoing some physical therapy after some meniscus repair surgery. Hi Adam! I have a question for you.  For as long as I can remember, personal trainers have...

Youth Athletes: Big Gains in Safety + Performance come from Fitness Training

Author: Adam Fawcett On: Mar 30, 2016 Categories: Blog Comments Disabled

Having started my fitness training career as a largely  “unspecialized fitness trainer” in a small town, I have had the opportunity to train a wide range of people and populations over the years. Please, don’t ask me to name my favorite...