Fitness Blogs

The SSF Blog is where you'll find my best advice, how-tos, and insights—all in the name of helping you level-up your health, fitness and lifestyle experiments.

23 Mar 2023

Why this Simple Solutions Fitness Alternative is one of our favorites

One of the hard parts about choosing between two good fitness options is assuming that you already know the "right" fit and all the fitness options out there. Read this for a breakdown of a good alternative to hiring SSF, working out at CrossFit Fringe in Columbia Mo.

13 Jan 2023

Chin Up - How to Do Your First

The chin up is a bodyweight exercise that works your back, arms, and core with minimal equipment but it can be very challenging to complete - even for the strongest athletes. Learn exactly how to perform these and a few other variations that can help you get your first one.

27 Dec 2022

What to look for in a gym (it's not perks)

Curious about what to look for a in a gym membership? Find out from a personal trainer. You'll want to feel helped by most of the staff you encounter and get solid answers to some key questions.

24 Dec 2022

Single Leg Romanian Deadlift - How to

The single-leg Romanian deadlift works your balance, core, and posterior chain (hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and upper back) unlike any other exercises you've ever done - especially if you add in an overhead reach. Learn how to progress to one in a stepwise fashion here.

13 Nov 2022

Welcome to SSF's New Personal Trainer: Christine Lesicko

13 Aug 2022

How to Break Up with Your Personal Trainer [Email Template]

How to break up with your trainer (without ghosting).

18 May 2022

Strength Training for Runners - Your Effective Guide

Strength training for runners, explained by a certified strength and conditioning specialist, with a workout.

06 May 2022

How We Run Simple Solutions Fitness

Here's what makes Simple Solutions Fitness a unique kind of personal training studio and how we work with our clients.

02 May 2022

MacroFactor - The Best Calorie Counter App

Save yourself time and energy with the right app, backed by research. This is a MacroFactor review with a couple other recs. If macro trackers and calorie counting aren't for you - skip this article.

26 Apr 2022

4 Counterintuitive Questions to Ask a Personal Trainer - Before hiring them

The best questions to ask when evaluating a personal trainer have nothing to do with certifications. A better question might be "why should I not work with you?". Let's give you some solid answers to a question you may find yourself googling " what should I look for when hiring a personal trainer?".