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I'm an adventurous introvert from Vancouver, Washington who lives on sleep + "me time." I'm a lover of lifting weights, dinosaurs, real talk and traveling with my husband. I am here to help you move better, lift more, bust the myths of the fitness industry, and inspire you to love the process.
What is periodization? And how do you create long-term periodization in strength training? We’re diving into answering this on the blog today. Prefer to learn on video? Watch here: I did 20 challenges and 6 week transformations but came up through exercise and sport science, and college strength and conditioning. So my brain just worked […]
Everyone on Instagram wants growth – a bigger audience, but that does not increase your Instagram engagement. That’s like wanting more leads when your current clients aren’t even completing your program. It’s the quick fix approach of the online space, just like we see in health and fitness. We love growth, for sure, grow the […]
Is the Oura Ring worth it? Can you lift weights with it? Can you plan for babies or prevent babies with it? What is my take on the Oura ring? In the blog today, we’re going to get into it. Prefer to learn on video? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT7Q1_Hav7o&feature=youtu.be Every time I put up a screenshot […]
In this blog, we’re diving into a full Polar Unite + Polar H10 heart rate monitor review. If you’ve ever wondered if a heart rate monitor is for you, keep reading. So I was first introduced to Polar products when I was interning at the University of Portland as a strength and performance coach a […]
Whether you’re in the weight room to build muscle, improve mobility, look better in your “meat suit”, or build strength… Exercise selection is going to be very important to you. Today we’re focusing on how to choose the best accessory exercises. Not load, volume, tempo, rest, etc… Your coach is going to be the one […]
If you’ve ever created an offer or announced that you’re taking online clients just to have exactly zero applications or enrollments… You have made one or all of these top launch mistakes. One, you’re not alone. Two, that’s a terrible sales approach. Three, we’re going to fix that today. If you don’t know what a […]
This blog will be your beginners guide to the gym. We’ll be diving into equipment setup and weights and how to increase your confidence in the gym. Even as a seasoned trainer and trainee, I have felt anxious in new gym environments. So I can only assume that beginners feel like a fish out of […]
Yes, just 13 months after Bebe #1. Strap in bitches… This is going to be an extremely long blog, so grab your coffee, a glass of wine, your spicy water, it doesn’t matter to me, and let’s get to it… If you prefer to watch on video, check out Bebe #2 Reveal on YouTube here: […]
If you are a coach or trainee who thinks that a neutral spine is a must in training, this blog might challenge your view. Here’s how training with a neutral spine did me wrong… My name is Annie Miller, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and I help you learn as you train and enjoy your […]
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I, Annie Miller, bring you a no B.S. approach on how to navigate + thrive in the world that is online health and fitness. You’ll learn through the lens of the trainee, the strength coach and the entrepreneur. I don't shy away from the nitty gritty truths my friend. Join me.