Author: Gina Switzeny

“Macros” gets thrown around a lot, but most people have never actually seen what it looks like on a real plate. Here’s the breakdown I use with clients for macros for weight loss, and how to actually build a meal around it instead of just tracking numbers in an app. What 40-30-30 actually means This…
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Glutes are one of the most requested (and most misunderstood) muscles to train. People add squats to their program, wait a few months, and wonder why nothing changed. Here’s what actually drives glute growth — these are the glute training tips that actually work. Feel them working, not just move through the motion The mind-muscle…
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Cutting calories always drops the number on the scale, but it doesn’t always drop the right things. If you’ve ever finished a “diet” feeling smaller but soft instead of lean, this is why. Losing fat and keeping muscle takes a slightly different approach than chasing the scale alone – the goal is to lose fat…
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“Building muscle” is one of those goals everyone says they want, but the actual process trips people up constantly. Between conflicting advice online and workouts that leave you sore without much to show for it months later, it’s easy to feel stuck. Here’s what actually moves the needle if you want to build lean muscle.…
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If you’ve ever stood in the gym scrolling through workouts on your phone, unsure where to even start, you’re not alone. I get messages every week from people who are motivated, willing to work hard, and still not seeing results. Usually it’s not a motivation problem. It’s a plan problem. Here are five signs it…
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Everyone wants to talk about macros, sets, and reps. Almost nobody wants to talk about sleep. But if you’re training hard, eating right, and still not seeing the results you expect, the missing piece is often sleep and fitness working together, not against each other. What Poor Sleep Actually Does to Your Body When you…
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