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Shane Kokas
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Why soreness isn’t a sign you had a "good" workout
Chasing that muscle soreness you feel after a workout is a popular phenomenon for gym novice to advanced people alike. I too find gratificat
Shane Kokas
May 22, 20242 min read
After a decade, how has my training methods changed?
Working closely with people on their fitness I have done some reflection on how my ideas and methods have changed, and what wish I was more
Shane Kokas
Apr 10, 20201 min read
“What if comparing myself today, to my past self, actually makes me feel worse?”
It’s a great question. This came up during a discussion on focusing less on others and more on ourselves, because the “Comparison Trap" is
Shane Kokas
Apr 9, 20202 min read
Why “I don’t have time to workout” is totally valid
I sat and had a coffee with a client for two hours. We had not seen each other since November, but remained in contact here and there....
Shane Kokas
Mar 12, 20201 min read
It was never about the pull-up
I was defeated—frustrated by the exercise. “This is stupid—just pull your-self up”, I would tell myself. "Just do the damn thing." After...
Shane Kokas
Oct 7, 20192 min read
Will stretching keep me from getting sore?
I use to stretch religiously after workouts for the purpose of minimizing soreness. This is still a common idea. Studies have shown that...
Shane Kokas
Aug 19, 20192 min read
Give yourself a break
I hope you’re feeling motivated today, but in case you’re struggling, here is a reminder that when we set out to reach our goals, from...
Shane Kokas
Jul 30, 20193 min read
Is calorie counting good or bad?
If you’re making the decision to change your body from an aesthetic or performance perspective on your own volition, nutrition is going to p
Shane Kokas
Jul 17, 20192 min read
Exercise is a great metaphor to life
We all have moments in our life that will shake us so hard we change. Nine years ago yesterday was one of those days.
Shane Kokas
Jul 4, 20191 min read
3 things to remember when getting started
Getting started in your new fitness regime is equally exciting and daunting. Motivation is high with new steps being taken, but we’re...
Shane Kokas
Jun 5, 20192 min read
A Guide for first time gym-goers
The gym is a scary place for most of us—insecurities are triggered and there are a lot of unknowns—the equipment, exercises, the people, the
Shane Kokas
May 22, 20192 min read
What to do after you join the gym
I just joined a gym—now what? So you have mustered up the nerve and signed up for a gym membership. This is an exciting point in your...
Shane Kokas
Feb 7, 20191 min read
You're gonna be frustrated
Frustration is not an interruption of your process. Frustration IS the process. The fun part is when we are feeling great, we have more...
Shane Kokas
Jan 29, 20192 min read
There is a lot more to us than what the scale reads
It was the fall of 2009 when I felt the heaviness associated with my self-worth tied to my body. If you have ever had the number on the...
Shane Kokas
Dec 17, 20182 min read
False narratives & Self-sabotage
False narratives are a major player in our self-sabotage. A narrative is simply a story. It’s within our personal narratives that can get...
Shane Kokas
Nov 13, 20186 min read
The Fear of Not Being Enough
I was listening to a Podcast when the interviewer asked, “What are you afraid of?” Hearing the question stunned me a bit. I began to...
Shane Kokas
Oct 15, 20184 min read
Am I being judged in the gym? Maybe.
Bright lights, loud noises, lots of people and foreign looking equipment. If I can recall one of my first entrances into a gym, this is...
Shane Kokas
Oct 1, 20185 min read
The affects of alcohol on your body
It was around the year 2015 when I went to Vegas with some friends. One night we went out for dinner. It wasn’t anything out of the...
Shane Kokas
Sep 5, 20183 min read
It's about more than just, "Feeling fat"
A few weeks back my friend and I were attending a summer BBQ and we wanted to dress up a bit. Days before the event I had mentally...
Shane Kokas
Aug 23, 20182 min read
Your body is not something to be poked at
A few weekends ago, my friend Anna and I attended a summer party where we found ourselves sitting at the bar enjoying a drink and...
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