by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health, Strength, Uncategorized
Every person has an inner dialogue. Sometimes you notice it, like when you forget your keys for the hundredth time and think “you idiot!”, but more often it just runs in the background without getting your attention. This inner voice can shape your experience in...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Feb 13, 2020 | Fitness, Strength
Abs are always worth taking another look at. Everybody wants ripped ones. At the same time, everyone has also heard about the importance of a strong core. Is that the same thing? Plus, how do we get there? Let’s start with the easy part of this discussion. If you want...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | May 19, 2019 | Fitness, Strength
There is a lot of interest in being strong out there. More people are engaging in weight training, be it in the barbell vein like Crossfit, or free weight exercises in the gym, or group fitness. The growing popularity is a good thing because strength is a hugely...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | May 8, 2019 | Fitness, Strength
A lot of weight training that happens in the gym involves machines and plenty of isolation exercises such as chest press, shoulder raises, bicep curls, pull downs, tricep extensions, etc. Many a lifter though is surprised to find that after months or years of this...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Oct 30, 2018 | Fitness, Strength
For movement to happen correctly, the right muscles have to be able to do the right job. In today’s sedentary world, that can be disrupted. Here are three common ways that the wrong muscles do the wrong work and how to fix it. Biceps Vs. Back Muscles The muscles of...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Feb 19, 2017 | Fitness, Strength
Do you know the difference between strength and endurance? Believe it or not it is actually tricky, and because of that you might be mistaking one for the other. Here is a good way to help you visualize the concept. Defining Strength And Endurance Take a look at the...