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4 min readWhen 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 […]

4 min readMost 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

4 min readThe 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

8 min readIf 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 Arkansas. Hundreds of lives have been changed as bodies are transformed to unimaginable levels. However,

4 min readEven 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

5 min readIf 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

4 min readIt’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

5 min readWhen you are actively pursuing a weight loss goal, it’s easy to get stuck in all of the things you should be avoiding. You’re already trying to avoid poor food choices, which typically involves a pantry overhaul. You’ve tossed out all the cheese, sugar, and unhealthy snacks. Now here we are talking about how alcohol

5 min readThe new year is around the corner and I’ve been thinking about how important consistency is in life. This goes beyond workouts and affects your weekly schedule, eating habits, your kids’ routines, even your sleeping habits. Now more than ever, we are subject to high stress, sensory overload, and tiny attention span throughout the day.

5 min readJust about every person on the planet has considered an exercise routine at some point in their life. Many people have tried a handful of workout styles with different levels of success. A few have found the perfect exercise program that made all the difference and they’ve never looked back. Physical fitness is a critical