The evolution of data monitoring changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Just as I designed my first research study, the Apple Watch came out, changing what we know about the possibilities of endless data collection for fitness behavior change. (Side bar: My master’s thesis — Decreasing Bouts of Prolonged Sitting — required participants to […]
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It’s been almost two years since I was humbly offered to write a book chapter on health and fitness. Boy, what a journey! This was my first academic book chapter that allowed me to combine my research and coaching experience in one comprehensive chapter. From the initial invite in April 2023, to the first draft,
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As I write this, I am sitting at my motorized, adjustable-height (standing) desk. Early in my graduate career, I discovered the risks of sedentary behavior, to which it carved my research path. I learned that “sitting is the new smoking” and wrote several of my first BehaviorFit blogs. Hell, too much sitting became the impetus
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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
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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 »
