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Sam Trotta

Apr 14
4 min

4 Ways (That You'd Never Expect!!!) to Make Huge Exercise Progress

When it comes to progress in exercise, so much of the given advice sounds the same. It includes words and phrases like "more", "heavy",...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 22
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Exercise Tools

Asking about the differences between a treadmill, a dumbbell, a Pilates Reformer and a Yoga mat is trite at best. People in the exercise...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 17
2 min

Exercise // Thinker: Improved Physical Health is Body Positive

It is a social risk to discuss body positivity, whether or not one agrees fully, partially or not at all with any of the narratives...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 15
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Pressure Valve Release(d)

I love routine. I thrive on doing things much the same way on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Routine gives me the space to be...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 13
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Does Your Exercise Work?

It really is a preposterous question. In the most charitable view, it is a question that requires more questions. Does your exercise make...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 10
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Is More Better?

It might be. "More" can come in so many forms in exercise. More reps and sets. More time and distance. More days or exercise in a given...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 8
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Simple Tips Are Important

I made an Instagram post a couple of days ago about the significance of drinking water. As an aim, shoot for 1 fluid ounce per pound or...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 6
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: It's Monday

I love Mondays. Really, I do. Almost without exception, I exercise on Mondays. No matter what your exercise participation status might...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 3
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Good Cueing

Exercise cueing can make or break your experience. The form, feel and internal execution of an exercise conveyed to you in a way that...

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Sam Trotta

Feb 2
2 min

Exercise // Thinker: Two Good Reasons to Rest

Resting your body is an integral part of any exercise process. Sometimes rest is planned. It looks more like "a day where I am not...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 30
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Aim at Something Greater

Superficial exercise goals are fairly few in number. Lose weight. Gain strength. Add muscle. Improve cardiovascular fitness. Reduce pain....

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Sam Trotta

Jan 27
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Sales and Exercise

I have a litany of analogies pertaining to exercise. Some of them come off as "dad jokes". I use them to create levity in exercise...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 23
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: The Work Still Matters

In my last post I opined that work is not exercise. However, it is important to acknowledge the work. Or the play / activity. Or the...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 20
2 min

Exercise // Thinker: Work Is Not Exercise

Exercise, in my view, is focused physical effort aimed at improving bodily function and / or the skill and coordination necessary to...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 18
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Merely Show Up for Exercise

I love Seth Godin's work. His combined empathy and pragmatism stand out in a uniquee, almost alchemic fashion. I liberally borrow his use...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 16
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Too Simple <--> Too Complicated

Personal trainers can easily find themselves trapped in two distinct and opposite modes of operating. First, there is the kind of trainer...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 13
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Exercise As a Practice

Exercise as a practice versus something you "just do" presents far more opportunity for your enjoyment, benefit and overall health. Just...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 11
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: Belonging to a Gym

When it comes the gym (or any fitness community), the idea of "belonging" presents a double entendre. In one case, there is the act of...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 9
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: 3 Sets of 10 Reps

If I am not careful, I will soon earn myself a reputation of harping on "good starting points" that have limited value in exercise. I'll...

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Sam Trotta

Jan 6
1 min

Exercise // Thinker: My Clients Are Not Like Me

Emulation might be a good place to start with exercise. Finding a coach, trainer or friend after whom you would like to model yourself...

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