by Garrett Wood | Feb 7, 2019 | Fat-Loss, Hormonal Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Strength
In 2014 I decided to start a blog in order to stay in contact with my beloved Chicago fitness community. After all, I was new to Boston, feeling isolated and eager to spew my new-found knowledge in the fitness world. Equipped with a StrongFirst kettlebell training...
by Garrett Wood | Apr 3, 2018 | Fat-Loss, Nutrition, Strength
So, the following convo is one I overheard in the locker room and it demonstrates the misconception about intermittent fasting and I’d like to debunk that with you. One day, I heard two girls chatting after a workout and it went something like this: (I am either...
by Garrett Wood | Dec 19, 2017 | News, Strength
Many of you know I’m a trainer at Barry’s Bootcamp in Boston. Throughout the year, we host a “HELLWEEK” challenge, motivating people to complete 5 classes in 7 days, wherein they get a discount for the 5 classes. Some of you strength coaches...
by Garrett Wood | Aug 4, 2017 | Lifestyle, Strength
As a group fitness instructor and an avid gym-goer, I’m exposed to exercise enthusiasts daily. If for some reason I’m away from the gym physically, I’m watching people at the gym on Instagram and seeing posts on Facebook, (if you don’t post...
by Garrett Wood | Nov 14, 2016 | Strength
It wasn’t long after I’d learned about StrongFirst, that I learned about the Iron Maiden Challenge. Within the kettlebell world that is StrongFirst, the Iron Maiden challenge entails doing a chin-up with a 24kg kettlebell hanging from their waist, a...
by Garrett Wood | Feb 12, 2016 | Strength
By: Kevin Mullins, CSCS Very reflective of society – gyms and health clubs continue to change. The spaces occupied by rows of fixed machines, endless cardio equipment, and “female friendly” zones loaded with Bender Balls and neoprene dumbbells have all been all...