Author Archives: Riley Pearce

Choosing the Right Rep Range for Your Fitness Goals

When choosing a workout rep range, consider your fitness goals. 1-6 reps build strength and power, requiring intense effort. 7-12 reps focus on muscle growth and toning. 13+ reps are for endurance, useful for repetitive tasks. Understanding these ranges helps tailor workouts for desired results, optimizing fitness progress and performance.

Why is Rest Important in Your Workout Program?

Studying fitness and health emphasized the crucial role of rest in training programs. Different goals require different rest periods to allow muscle recovery and achieve optimal results, enhancing performance and strength.

This Fake Brie Larson Workout Program Almost Had Me Fooled

After seeing Brie Larson at the SAG-AFTRA awards earlier this year where she was looking in tip-top shape in a beautiful pink gown, I felt re-inspired to try a structured program at the gym. For months I had just been going in following my old routine very loosely (squat, bench, back, deadlift), but I knewContinue reading “This Fake Brie Larson Workout Program Almost Had Me Fooled”

The Hip Thrust: How to Correct Your Form so Your Lower Back Doesn’t Hurt

The hip thrust is super popular and great for the booty, but can cause back pain if done wrong. Here’s a step-by-step guide to perfect your form and avoid injury. Happy lifting!

Ile Soniq 2024: What You Need to Know Before You Go

Ile Soniq is a major festival in Montreal with a groovy lineup. Held in Parc Jean Drapeau, it features DJs like Zedd and DJ Snake. The festival offers single-day tickets and a fun lineup. Tips include getting a weekend metro pass, staying near a metro station, bringing a water bottle, and planning for the after-party. Don’t forget sunscreen and a meeting spot for friends!

My Current Workout Routine – Spring 2024

My current workout routine is focused on strengthening my whole body, while supporting better hip, knee and shoulder health. I noticed over the winter that each of these joints were more susceptible to injury and have spent most of the new year with my right knee taped. I also find I don’t feel as strongContinue reading “My Current Workout Routine – Spring 2024”

My Current Supplement Stack: What I take to Support a Healthy, Balanced and Active Lifestyle

Affiliate Disclosure: Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you click through the links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission from that purchase. To learn more about affiliate marketing and how I use the income from affiliate inks, check out my affiliate page. The other dayContinue reading “My Current Supplement Stack: What I take to Support a Healthy, Balanced and Active Lifestyle”

Natural Sources of Protein to Help You Hit Your Protein Goals (without Supplements)

I always recommend natural sources of macros before turning to supplements (if you can). In this article, I cover the natural sources of protein in both the animal protein category, and plant-based sources of protein to help you build a meal plan with enough protein to support your workouts, and enough nutrients to support your healthy lifestyle.