Collagen After 40: What You Actually Need to Know
By Doc | Stronger Personal Training When did getting off the couch become a Zambelli original? The initial grunt. That little collection of pops, creaks, and sighs that have now become your walk out song. Your knees filing a formal complaint. Your hips sending a divorce letter. Here’s the thing — that’s not just aging. […]
The Best Workout Shoes: From the Gym to the Pavement
By Doc | Stronger Personal Training Let me ask you something. How did you pick your last pair of workout shoes? Be honest. Did you buy them because they looked cool? Because your friend had them? Because someone at the gym was wearing them and you figured they must be good? No judgment. Most people […]
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? The Answer Might Surprise You
By Doc | Stronger Personal Training Let’s talk protein. I hope that was an eye roll. When most people think of protein, they think of the “bro science” way. You know, a thousand protein shakes and steaks in a day. Let’s take a different route. Not in a way that requires a calculator, a food […]
Bifocals: Looking At Your Progress Through the Wrong Lens
By Doc | Stronger Personal Training Tiffany came to me recently with something on her mind. We were doing our monthly check-in — the kind where we sit down, cut through the noise, and talk honestly about goals, wins, and where things need work. I asked her the question I always ask first: What’s going […]
Hydration: Does the Amount of Water You Drink Really Matter?
Hey Stronger Fam! Something I love to see these days….water bottles are like purses, handbags, and satchels. They’re in everyone’s hand and passenger seat. The rub – many pride themselves on how much they drink…..and not to be a cynic but this really doesn’t matter. Let me explain! Why Hydration Matters Staying hydrated is vital […]
The Ultimate Guide to Bone Health After Menopause
Hey There, Stronger Fam! With the tsunami that is menopause comes a flood of lifestyle changes. Ask many women over 40 (most at my gym) and you’ll hear a slew of issues including increased body temperature, difficulty sleeping, weight gain, and a massive drop in energy. All things we help with….but I digress. Something that […]
8 Ways to Re-ignite Your Energy and Find Balance
Hey there, Stronger Fam! Does life ever feel out of whack? Of course it does. Every self-help guru throws out a new line (daily) in hopes to strangle you into what they consider a “balanced” life. Who needs one more time management tool? No me. Instead, take the truth serum. There are SO MANY damn […]
The Key Ingredient to Longer and Sustainable Strength Gains
Hey Stronger Fam! If you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in getting stronger. If not…..WTH are you here. JK keep reading please! As we age, building/holding on to muscle and getting stronger requires more focus. Because of science and crap. Anddd there’s some missing ingredients we need to tackle to make this “dream” become a […]
The Ultimate Guide to Creatine: the why, what, and how to better body and brain health.
Hey there, Stronger Fam! Have you heard of creatine? It’s 2026’s most buzzworthy supplement. But with buzz comes confusion, ignorance, and bad info. Go figure. Some may think this is just for high power athletes. Wrong! Whether a seasoned athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone looking to sharpen your mental edge, this game-changing supplement […]
Why You Can’t Out Train a Bad Diet…….spoiler: it’s not what you think
Heyyy Stronger Fam! Fitness cliches constantly surround us. And many fitness influencers drop them like water bombs at a pathogy infested water park. One in particular……….”you can’t out-train a bad diet.” Hogwash! Let’s do some simple math. Person A burns 200 calories in the gym and then eats an apple (80 calories). Therefore, Person A […]