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Navigating Setbacks: My Journey with Hernia Recovery and Fitness Adaptation

Introduction (Note: This is also posted on YouTube if you prefer video) Hey everyone, I want to share a personal journey, one that might resonate with some of you. It's…

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Who’s got Goals!?

It's next year! Wait, did I say that right? Anyway, it's not 2020 anymore, hooray! Hopefully you got plenty of sleep last night, because it was awfully loud here and…

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3 Balance Drills you can do at home with No Equipment

Our outdoor training area at Root Force Personal Training is now operational! We are only offering limited sessions at first to ensure safety and work out any kinks, but it's…

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Hand and wrist workout, June 27th

Today's workout target: hands and wrists! We've covered every major joint and muscle group in the body already, giving lots of simple stretches and exercises you can do at home…

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Plant-based workouts in the Time of Corona, May 30th

I got a haircut - back at the end of May, and by Marcella - I still think it counts though! Today's quarantine exercise tidbit is all about foot and…

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Plant-based workouts in the Time of Corona, May 23rd

Back again! If you've followed along with this post series, then hopefully you got to try the glute medius exercises I shared and are well on your way to healthier…

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At-home glutes workout

Alright this is an important one! Not that the others weren't good too, but in this video I cover some simple ways to work the Glute Medius at home…

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Plant-based workouts in the time of Corona, April 28th

Who wants some novel core exercises they can do at home?? In this episode of 'Derek shows you tips and tricks while the gym's empty' I share a couple of…

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Plant-Based Workouts in the time of Corona, April 5th

Yes, we're still closed for the time being, but luckily I've got a decent backlog of quick workout tips to share! I’ve been using movements like the ones I've been…

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Plant-Based workouts in the time of Corona, March 23rd

As mentioned in our last post, Root Force Personal Training is currently closed due to COVID-19. I've been posting some short workout videos from our *empty* gym, as well as…

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Vegetarian Summerfest 2018

We just got back from our annual trip to Vegetarian Summerfest in Johnstown, PA and picked up some new ideas we want to share! If you're not familiar, Vegetarian Summerfest…

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Guilt Free TV

I recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Jeff Morgan of Guilt Free TV alongside fellow vegan athletes Crissi Carvalho and Jon Venus. In it we went over some…

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New Exercise – The Deep Squat Calf Raise!

I've invented a new awesome looking exercise! 😂 Our studio doesn't have the space for single use machines, so I've spent plenty of time trying to creatively train my calves…

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Planning an Offseason

I'll admit it, I'm being completely self-serving with this post by using it to hold myself accountable as I move into my offseason. But hey, if you want to…

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VMF Client Spotlight: Vivian Lee

by Forest Crosbie Today I would like to share an inspiring transformation story from one of my longest-running and most dedicated clients. I’ve had the privilege of working with Vivian…

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Derek’s 2017 Vegan Bodybuilding Contest Results!

It's been a crazy season! Not only have we had our busiest travel season to date, I've also competed in 3 bodybuilding contests between June and September this year (more…

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The “No-Gym & No-Time” Workout!

I was away for the weekend recently that unexpectedly had no gym access! The gym was comprised of just an exercise bike and treadmill! I think at some point,…

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Transforming Your Health At Any Age

by Max Seabrook I often hear from people that it’s too late for them to get into shape or that changing to a healthier diet wouldn’t help them lose…

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Crispy Tofu “Cutlets” – No Oil Needed!

by Forest Crosbie Today I want to share with you one of my favorite recipes for preparing tofu, which is a staple that I eat almost every day - especially…

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Is Flexible Dieting The Best Eating Strategy?

"If you follow popular nutrition trends, you may have heard of the phrase if it fits your macros (IIFYM) or similar terms such as macro tracking or flexible dieting. Contrary…