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Part 2 of My Interview

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Today is Part 2 of my interview with Dan Hubbard, the owner of Hubbard Training Systems in Indiana.

If you missed Part 1, check it out here => My Training and Nutrition Philosophy.

Today we cover important topics such as overcoming a negative self-image, my current training, the training differences of women compared to men, and we wrap things up with some very helpful tips.

Enjoy!

DH: From my experience, many women have a self-defeating attitude when it comes to exercise training and their bodies. Often, a negative self-image is their primary motivator to work out. From your perspective, what is the best way to help these women overcome these psychological constraints?

NS: I know exactly what you’re talking about. Most women focus on how … Click to continue reading

My Training and Nutrition Philosophy

Zercher Squat with Sandbag

This recent interview Dan Hubbard sums up my training philosophy quite well. All in all, it reveals my main thoughts on strength training and nutrition.

I enjoyed this interview so much that I decided to post it here.

Today will be Part 1 and I reveal my training and nutrition philosophy along with my opinion on supplements. I go off on a rant, but it’s very informative, if I do say so myself. : )

Dan Hubbard: Tell me more about yourself and your background for my readers. How did you get into strength training? How long have you been personal training?

Nia Shanks: I’ll do my best to keep this short and sweet. I got into strength training because of my Mom. … Click to continue reading

Take This Eating Challenge

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Ok – I have a bottle of ketchup, several tablespoons of old coffee
grinds, half a stick of butter, some fresh sprigs of rosemary, and a banana
peel.
You have 10 minutes to get all of it off my kitchen table
and into your…
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