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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.
The online world is, for all intents and purposes, a weird place to run a business… especially if you have a personal brand. That’s who I work with most — online health and fitness coaches building sustainable businesses. And one of the biggest hang-ups I see is this: deciding what to share as a personal […]
Whether you want to be toned, improve metabolic health, look better naked, or build strength, muscle growth is likely part of your goal. But even if your nutrition, sleep, recovery, and programming are dialed in, you may still be missing the piece to your muscle gains that really matters. And that’s what we’re diving into […]
If you’re wondering how to raise your prices without losing clients, you are not alone. It’s incredibly common for coaches to undercharge in the beginning. That may have made sense for your experience or confidence level at the time. But eventually, the time-for-money trade-off no longer adds up. You might even find yourself resenting the […]
This one goes out to trainers and trainees alike. You’re in the gym, pressing 20s for a set of 8. You finish the set and think, “Hmm… I could do more.” So, do you add more reps? Or do you grab the 25s? I’m Annie Miller, certified strength and conditioning specialist. I help you learn […]
What are the best shoes for lifting? If you’re training primarily with free weights, is it the infamous Chuck? Do you need to get Olympic weightlifting shoes? Are the Nike Metcons or Nobulls worth the hype? Let’s find out. I’m Annie Miller, certified strength and conditioning specialist. I help you learn as you train and […]
A physical therapist colleague of mine reviewed my peer programming course in my pursuit of getting it accredited. He said something like, “Wow, I really need to refine my process after viewing the course content.” That might be the number one complaint on the program design side of strength coaching: how long it takes to […]
Starting your weightlifting journey, whether you are in your own home gym, doing CrossFit, or going to a global gym, can be overwhelming. One major reason is not knowing the best weightlifting cues for beginners. You don’t know what to focus on when you’re performing exercises. That ends today. I’m Annie Miller, a certified strength […]
The internet is filled with videos of people behaving like buffoons in the globo gym setting. Despite what you may have experienced or witnessed, there is such a thing as gym etiquette and today, we make that crystal clear through a sort of 10 commandments of public gym use. This blog gives you valuable info on […]
The most popular question I get in my Instagram Q&As is, without a doubt, about how to start a business, a podcast, post about fitness, or show up more consistently online. But I don’t think people are actually looking for a to-do list. What they truly want is to move past the internal barriers keeping […]
How can you get the most out of your time in the gym when you’re just starting out? You want to avoid injury, gain confidence, and see progress. Whether you’re brand new to the weight section or just starting to take your workouts more seriously, these beginner strength training tips for women will give you […]
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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.