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Jan 233 min read

What I Say When You "Can't Afford" a Personal Trainer

Not being able to afford a personal trainer is one of the most common reasons people don't use one. As a trainer, I have had to watch...

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Dec 6, 20235 min read

Gym Basics: How to Deadlift

If going to the gym intimidates you, my gym basics series will give you some fundamentals to feel confident with resistance training. If...

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Nov 17, 20235 min read

Gym Basics: How to Choose Weight for Any Exercise

If going to the gym intimidates you, my gym basics series will give you some fundamentals to feel confident with resistance training. If...

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Sep 1, 20235 min read

But Exercise Doesn't Give Me Joy?!

I talk about how movement gives me joy A LOT. And it isn't fake, it isn't laid on thick, it isn't because I want you to pay me to help...

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Aug 29, 20236 min read

Fueling for Movement

Food is a tricky topic for a lot of people. And it all depends on who you ask. Some see it as toxic poison. Some as love. Some as...

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Aug 23, 20235 min read

How to Measure for Your Health and Fitness Goals

We have a lot of numbers when it comes to measuring health. Your doctor gives you some of them: cholesterol and triglycerides, hormone...

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Aug 20, 20234 min read

What is Functional Fitness?

Anyone who has sprained an ankle, strained a muscle, or slipped a disc can tell you what happens when you move the wrong way. Each body...

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Aug 7, 20233 min read

Welcome to Pearl Howell Fitness!

Why did you choose personal training? My professional history is a checkerboard of experiences, ranging from call centers and retail, to...