It’s Not Rude to Be Happy

By Amanda PerryMindset, Nutrition 4 Comments

Today’s post is a client story that we all need to read. And read again. It’s time to start bringing each other up instead of tearing each other (and ourselves) down. —– Through the Lean in ’16 nutrition program, I have come to the realization that it is time to stop over- empathizing with others’ unhappiness with … Read More

How to Crush a Monday

By Mike PerryMindset, Nutrition

Are you ready to learn how to crush a Monday in a few short steps? Let me tell you this. I used to dread Mondays. Actually it was Sunday nights when the anxiety started. Honestly, I could never really pinpoint WHY I felt that way, I just knew I did. Over the last 10 years I’ve experienced … Read More

Excuses are the Leaning Posts for Fools

By Mike PerryMindset

“Excuses are the leaning posts for fools” I’m not sure where I originally heard this quote, but it may have been from Mr. Bartek, a teacher in the Norton public school system. I hear excuses all the time from people don’t work out. In general, it’s from people who have good intentions about training, but fantastic … Read More

Invest in Yourself

By Amanda PerryMindset, Sports Performance 1 Comment

We hope you enjoy this guest post by Kyle Ryan, Intern Extraordinaire at SOS! We think he’s wise beyond his years with this one! Plus…his mom trains at SOS and we love her too so we know where he gets his smarts and strength from! 🙂 Invest In Yourself Every Day. You’re likely familiar with the … Read More

Should You Hire a Personal Trainer?

By Amanda PerryCoaching, Mindset

Don’t worry…this is not a sales pitch. 🙂 In fact, I’ll be the first to say that many people do not need a personal trainer in order to reach their fitness goals. If you are ready to start exercising again or you’re ready to take your training to the next level, should you hire a … Read More

Should You Strength Train Year Round?

By Amanda PerryMindset 2 Comments

“There is no off-season.” “Stop when you’re done, not when you’re tired.” “Sore is the new skinny.” “Go hard or go home.” GAG. I hate the above statements. That’s not what I’m here to talk about today. I’m also not going to talk to you about the reasons why you should lift weights and exercise to … Read More

5 Ways to Become a Better Coach

By Mike PerryFMS, Mindset, Sports Performance 1 Comment

I’ve been coaching for roughly 14 years. I’ve trained professional athletes, weekend warriors, kids, teenagers, collegiate athletes and everyone in between. I have learned a ton along the way and love sharing my experiences in hopes that I can help younger trainers shorten the learning curve and become a better coach. Today I’m going to … Read More

How to Love the Gym

By Amanda PerryMindset, Nutrition

You don’t want to hear from a gym owner about how awesome it is to exercise. I’m a freak who loves working out. 😉 Instead, I’ll share an email from a client who has made incredible progress in just one year. He’s gone from dreading exercising to becoming a gym person in one year. Yup, he learned how … Read More