Breaking Through the Burnout: Reinvigorate Your Workouts and Smash Through Plateaus
Are you feeling stuck in a rut with your workouts? Hitting a plateau is a common frustration that many fitness enthusiasts face on their...
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Jan 159 min read
Balancing Exercise with a Busy Lifestyle
In the relentless pace of modern life, carving out time for exercise can often feel like an impossible task. Between juggling work...
Rock Hudson
Jan 138 min read
Overcoming Workout Plateaus
In fitness, progress is a journey, not a destination. Encountering a workout plateau is as common as it is challenging. A plateau, where...
Rock Hudson
Jan 15 min read
A Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Functional Fitness Journey in Santa Cruz
Welcome to the exhilarating world of functional fitness! If you're in Santa Cruz and thinking about starting a fitness journey that's...
Rock Hudson
Dec 31, 20234 min read
Top 10 Functional Fitness Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
Welcome to the world of functional fitness, where your workout fits into your life, not the other way around! Functional fitness is all...
Rock Hudson
Aug 26, 20233 min read
The Mighty Deadlift: Strengthening Body and Life
In strength training, there exists several exercises that transcends mere muscle building, and one of the most important is the deadlift....
Rock Hudson
Aug 25, 20232 min read
The Squat: Building Strength, Balance, and Functionality
In exercise, few movements hold as much significance and functional importance as the squat. Beyond being a fundamental exercise within...
Rock Hudson
Aug 11, 20233 min read
The Power of Walking: A Journey Towards Weight Loss and Postural Excellence
In the oh so common journey of pursuing weight loss and nurturing better posture, a humble activity that we do all the time is often...
Rock Hudson
Jun 11, 20232 min read
Strength vs. Cardio
We've been sold a myth that endless hours of cardio are the key to long-term health and fitness. But the reality is that cardio alone is...
Rock Hudson
Jun 7, 20233 min read
If Exercise Was a Pill
When we think of medicine, we often picture pills and prescriptions. But what if I told you that one of the most effective medicines in...
Rock Hudson
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Being Out of Shape is Hard
When it comes to physical fitness, there's a common misconception that exercise is the hard part - that it's a chore, something to be...
Rock Hudson
May 6, 20233 min read
The Power of Curiosity
Curiosity is one of the most powerful forces that drives exploration and discovery. It is an essential element of learning and personal...
Rock Hudson
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Exercise for Mental Health
Exercise has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental health. Here are some ways in which exercise can improve mental health:...
Rock Hudson
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Walking and Exercise for Bone Health & Muscle Mass in Older Adults
Sarcopenia refers to the decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical function that often occurs with aging. Osteoporosis, on the other...
Rock Hudson
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Movement Hygiene
Movement hygiene is the practice of cultivating healthy movement habits to prevent injuries and improve overall physical well-being. It...
Rock Hudson
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Starting with Squats
I recently had someone ask me why I place such an emphasis on squat form. Squats are a highly effective exercise because they engage...
Rock Hudson
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Losing Weight the Scientific Way
One of the many benefits of training with Mavericks Fitness is our scientific and realistic approach to weight loss. We utilize a...
Rock Hudson
Jan 22, 20232 min read
How to Purchase Fitness Equipment
Home fitness equipment is a great investment. Exercising in the privacy of your home offers both easy access and stability to your daily...
Rock Hudson
Jan 11, 20233 min read
A Surprisingly Simple New Way to Enjoy Exercise More
Some adults love a tough workout, and others dread any activity more strenuous than washing their hair. Given that 80% of Americans fail...
Rock Hudson
Jan 10, 20234 min read
How to Get Around Excuses for Not Exercising
Over the years, there have been people making up plenty of excuses to avoid exercising. Some of these excuses are creative, some are...
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