Comparing the newbie versus expert mindset. And the progression of becoming more of an expert or learning something new to becoming seasoned. See the comparison + process below. It is very common to start off with rigid beliefs about concepts and philosophies on a given topic. We see this ALL the time in the world […]

Short and VERY surprising answer? NO. You don’t need them. Sure. Depends. What’s your goal? Allow me to explain. You need a squatting pattern or several of them. But that doesn’t mean you need to specifically back squat. Take it from a controversial and OG professional in strength and conditioning, Mike Boyle. I was so […]

Having an online brand and presence can be amazing. But it can also take a toll. Let us discuss how to keep showing up on social when it feels heavy / overwhelming / impossible. While I 735% support taking needed breaks from social, I do tend to remain steadfast in my presence on the ol’ […]

Push ups are a big insecurity for a lot of women. I know this because I hear about with my clients and now, @madelinemihaly hears about it inside Built By Annie (BBA). She told me I needed to make this post. So here we are…thank Maddy. Before we get into progressions, and how to use them, know […]

Instagram is a fabulous way to build a loyal, online audience if you’re a content creator and/or brand/biz owner. After being nearly six years deep into the ‘gram game, I am answering the three most common questions I get in regards to Instagram. No matter the algorithm, or new features, these questions and answers apply. […]

Comparing touch and go and reset deadlifts: Deadlift how you please with either touch-and-go or reset. Neither option is better or worse, they simply have different purposes. Generally speaking you’d progress from reset deads to touch-and-go deads as you become more proficient at the movement and you increase your capacity. Why? In touch-and-go deadlifts there […]