Brian Danley Fitness

08/21/2026

Words of wisdom for optimal training:
--Proper form: Ensure exercises are performed correctly to maximize effectiveness and minimize injury risk;
--Time under tension (TUT): Learn how to maintain muscle tension during workouts to promote growth; and
--Appropriate rep ranges: Understand the ideal number of repetitions for different training goals.

08/01/2026

When you prepare for busy days, embrace progress over perfection, and keep a simple backup plan in place, you’ll find it’s much easier to stay consistent through every season of life.

Behavior Change/Health Coaching

08/01/2026

Every squat, push-up, and carry is an investment in your future independence.

Strength/Resistance

08/01/2026

Every walk, bike ride, or strength session is an investment in clearer thinking, better focus, improved mood, and long-term brain health.

Research/News

08/01/2026

Keep healthy foods visible, make movement convenient, start with one manageable habit, and celebrate small wins along the way.

Behavior Change/Health Coaching

05/01/2026

Performing the perfect workout program misses the point. Whether it's a full-body or split workout routine, the best program is one that is consistently performed every week. Consistency is what gets results, not any particular program.

Women who are beginning a weight training program will see the same improvements with full-body training or a split workout routine.

03/13/2024

Technology will never be able to totally replace the expertise of a superb personal trainer. Why? Because only a trainer can provide expert guidance on proper posture when performing exercises. The quality of your movements and the coaching you receive from a good trainer is paramount--not metrics assessed by technological gadgetry.

Amidst the ever-evolving trends in the health and fitness industry, one trend stands out for its potential extremes: the integration of technology into measuring individual performance and overall fitness.

03/09/2024

Floor time is conducive to relaxing and opening the body and mind.

For some, just a few minutes can quiet the mind.

03/08/2024

Some good tips to adjust to the impending time change (spring forward): go to bed 15 minutes earlier days before the time change and continue to prioritize sleep afterward; get more sunlight outdoors to regulate hormone levels; avoid drinking coffee in the afternoons; and eat foods with more protein and fiber.

Here’s how to feel well rested when the clocks spring forward on Sunday.

03/06/2024

Your post-workout recovery foods containing a good mix of lean protein and healthy carbs: eggs; salmon; cottage cheese; sweet potatoes; bananas; spinach; berries; turmeric; chocolate milk; and of course protein shake.

You just killed a mega workout. You're pumped but you're also tired and need food ASAP. What do your reach for? Satisfy your hunger and boost post-workout recovery with these top foods.