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Ask Andrew: What are the 3 Biggest Benefits to Hiring a Personal Trainer?

Andrew Mlakar has been with Framework Personal Training here in Reno for a long time now, and when he’s not training clients and competing in Spartan races, he’s happy to answer your burning fitness questions. First up – what are the three biggest benefits to hiring a personal trainer? Andrew, take it away! Ask Andrew: […]

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The Very Best Squat Variations

We’re building off our two-part topic from last week – why it’s always a bad idea to consistently skip leg day, and why squats are your body’s best friend – with squat variations from Andrew. Read it. Learn it. Live it. The Back Squat Considered by many to be the king of all squats, the […]

Seven Reasons Never To Skip Leg Day

Andrew is back today with an Ask Andrew post that everyone needs to read. One of the great mysteries of fitness is why some people routinely skip legs. Whatever the reason, it’s a mistake. Here are seven reasons never to skip leg day – and why squats are your body’s best friend. 1. Enhanced Core […]

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Ask Andrew: How Long should a Workout Last?

Any discussion of the “right” amount of time for a training session has to prefaced by saying that there really is no definitive answer. If you’re training for a marathon, or an obstacle/endurance race, or a CrossFit competition, or just to be strong and healthy, your needs are going to drive your training frequency and […]

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Ask Andrew: How Can I Commit to my Fitness Goals?

One of the biggest challenges for many people is committing to a lifestyle of consistent exercise and nutrition for any significant length of time. We tend to begin with enthusiasm, but life inevitably gets in the way – we get sick and miss a few workouts, there are office celebrations with cake that you just […]

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Ask Andrew: Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal?

We’re putting our newest trainer, Andrew Mlakar, on the line to answer your burning fitness and wellness questions. Shout yours out in the comments section, and we’ll write a post answering it! Q: “I’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is that the case? And if so, why does it […]