Looking at charts and data all day can get boring—both for you and the person you work with. While I love data, making charts, and analyzing trends, I sometimes find myself in a rut, and it is sometimes difficult to find, communicate, and display a client’s remarkable progress. I create charts and data visualizations that […]
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Let’s face it—tracking your lifts is more than just writing down numbers or checking off a box. It’s about using that data to create a system that keeps you on track and pushes you toward your goals. As a behavior analyst, I geek out over data because it’s a goldmine for driving behavior change—especially in
The journey to better health and fitness can feel overwhelming in today’s fast-paced world. Whether you aim to shed a few pounds, build muscle, or simply maintain a healthier lifestyle, consistent behavior change is key. Enter ChatGPT: a powerful AI tool designed to assist you in making these changes more manageable. This blog will explore
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Managers often say, “What gets measured, gets managed”. In corporate life, we discuss deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs). The same goes for any health and fitness goal, without any sort of measurement system, it will be difficult to realize small, medium, and large gains. A lack of data prohibits us from reflecting on the
From Weak to Strong: 4 Phases of Tracking a Decade of Fitness Data Read More »
The volume of oxygen used during fitness is often referred to as VO2 max. It is an indicator of your aerobic fitness. Higher numbers are better than lower numbers. VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, can change over time with regular physical activity and training. The rate at which it changes depends on various factors,
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As I sat down for another warmup set, velcro, and lace up my lifting shoes, all the stuff on the ground spoke to me. “Wow, Nick, you’ve changed your environment haven’t you?” Below is a staged photo of all the stuff that I carry in my gym bag, lug around the gym floor, and do
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It’s fun and exciting to start an exercise program. You hit new goals, contact fresh reinforcers, and acquire those “noob” gains. But what happens when the honeymoon wears off? Enter Maintenance Mode When working with clients, I delineate between two distinct teaching phases of intervention — acquisition and maintenance. During the acquisition phase, my clients
Maintenance Isn’t Sexy, But Necessary For Meaningful Outcomes. Read More »
This free CEU event will only be offered live, so join us at 3 PM EST on Wednesday, January 31st to learn about Self-Care in the New Year! Behavior analysts juggle the demanding responsibilities of being proficient practitioners while nurturing a fulfilling personal life. When faced with stress and burnout, many of us feel drained,
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Seems like there are 1000s of variables to figure out to get better at running. On the other hand, it also seems like there’s just two: run longer and run faster. To get better, we are faced with multiple variables to enhance our running practice. Whether you are training to get off the couch, for
Behavioral health therapists often engage in physically demanding activities. This includes teaching, engaging in various leisure activities, lifting, transporting, and carrying clients, providing support during challenging behaviors, and kneeling or squatting for long periods of time. This can put them at risk of work-related injuries.
How to Stay Healthy and Injury-Free as a Behavioral Therapist: 4 Exercises and 1 Routine Read More »
