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Training & Nutrition - A look at the 80/20 method.
Beginning a new training program and the 80 / 20 When starting off your fitness journey with a personal trainer it can often feel...
tommy3726
May 29, 20232 min read


Coach Tina - Personal Trainer, MMA Fighter, SoFit Blogger
Hi there, if we haven’t officially met, my name is Coach Tina, and I am a personal trainer here at SoFit SoCal. I look forward to...
tommy3726
May 19, 20232 min read


Do You Transverse When Training?
What the transverse plane is and why add it to your personal training / training routine. The transverse plane is an imaginary line...
tommy3726
Apr 17, 20231 min read


8 Minutes to A tight, tone core
Want to tighten and tone your mid-section? However, working your abs or core is more than just appearance. A tight or strong core can...
tommy3726
Jan 31, 20231 min read


20 minutes and a bodyweight workout
Sometimes doing a little more working out can make a big difference. If you have a goal of dropping body fat then the more you move and...
tommy3726
Jan 13, 20232 min read


5 tips to maximize building lean muscle
As a personal trainer, most of my clients will say "I do not want to get big, or bulk up." First and foremost, if you are not in a...
tommy3726
Dec 30, 20223 min read


Lower Back Pain or Discomfort? Here's a quick fix -
As a personal trainer, I have helped many clients over the years alleviate low back pain and or discomfort. According to Cleveland...
tommy3726
Dec 17, 20222 min read


Holiday Weight Gain - Thoughts from a personal trainer
I have many personal training clients, as well as friends, who believe that they can and will gain a few pounds of weight over a holiday...
tommy3726
Dec 2, 20221 min read


When running shoes hurt your knees
Running shoes mean a lifted heel A lot of running and walking shoes are created with extra cushion under the heel. The extra cushion is...
tommy3726
Aug 8, 20221 min read


5 Stretches You Must Try If You Sit for Work
Save Your Hips & Back - Stretch Sitting causes your hip flexor muscles (front of the hip) to shorten, which can lead to problems with...
tommy3726
Jul 12, 20221 min read


Post Workout- What your body needs
Muscle Breakdown When we're in the gym or doing anything requiring muscle exertion, our muscles beginning to fatigue. When exerting, we...
tommy3726
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Does Your Personal Trainer = More Than Just Pain & Money?
Exercise & Your Personal Trainer One of the most important aspects of having a personal trainer is to be able to move pain free,...
tommy3726
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Accountability & Boba - How to turn our goals into reality
What is accountability? By definition, accountability is the quality or state of being accountable. Especially: an obligation or...
tommy3726
Jun 8, 20222 min read


How to - Lose Inches & Tone Up, Not Get Bulky.
Nobody ever came to me asking for more body fat As usual I'm going to give you a short answer and my normal long-winded answer going over...
tommy3726
May 4, 20223 min read


Muscle and why you need more of it in your weight loss program
What is muscle? Simply put, it's a band or bundle of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or...
tommy3726
Apr 20, 20222 min read


Does Increased Stress = Increased Body Fat?
Yes and no. The only way you increase your body fat is by consuming more food or calories than you burn. However, high stress does...
tommy3726
Mar 14, 20222 min read


Stress And What Happened To Coach Tommy
Sometime around Mid October I was watching TV at night and noticed a weird halo every time I would blink. What's going on? When I...
tommy3726
Nov 23, 20213 min read


Should I wait until after the holidays to begin a fitness program?
NO!!! lol. Absolutely not. Think about it this way – Maybe you take 3-4 days in November where you eat or drink. Then 3-4 days in...
tommy3726
Sep 7, 20212 min read


8 great moves to stay active at your work desk
COMING SOON!!! #healthyoffice #healthyhabits #stayactive
tommy3726
Jun 20, 20211 min read


The ultimate rundown for new runners
COMING SOON!!! #passion #livinganactivelife
tommy3726
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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