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Resisted Thoracic Rotation
Mobility is a great attribute to seek. However many often stop at stretching. To truly get the most out of your mobility training, and...

Jeff Tirrell
Feb 27, 20211 min read


Does JTF Studio Offer Classes?
Will the Jeff Tirrell Fitness Studio offer classes? I've gotten this question from multiple people over the last few months. The short...

Jeff Tirrell
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Knowing your VIP
When VIP are in line with each other we tend to have more peace and happiness in our life, our decisions seem easier, choices have more...

Jeff Tirrell
Dec 17, 20203 min read


Easier not Harder
The goal of training should be to make things easier, not harder. The popular approach for most is to constantly make things feel...

Jeff Tirrell
Dec 1, 20202 min read


Five Ways to Get More Out of Your Home Workouts
With the recent re-closure of gyms in Michigan along with many other states across the country due to the rising COVID-19 cases it’s left...

Jeff Tirrell
Nov 16, 20203 min read


Strength: Building a Bigger Cup
People’s reasons for joining a gym vary from person to person. The most common reasons I am told when assessing new clients included...

Jeff Tirrell
Nov 6, 20203 min read


Why Muscle Matters
One of the most common things I hear when talking to people who are new to exercise (and sometimes lifelong gym members) is, “I don’t...

Jeff Tirrell
Oct 29, 20202 min read


6 Habits for Long Term Fitness Success
There are thousands of different workout programs and methods to approach becoming more fit. These range from at home workout videos, to...

Jeff Tirrell
Oct 12, 20205 min read


The Void of Skill Based Training in Fitness
October 2020 marks 22 years of being in the gym and training for me. During that time I have consistently trained in a gym setting...

Jeff Tirrell
Oct 6, 20203 min read


Four Staple Supplements for General Health
When individuals enter the world of improved nutrition, health, and fitness one of the common things they will ask about are supplements....

Jeff Tirrell
Sep 30, 20203 min read


The Forgotten Foot
Anyone who has spent any time thinking about improving their fitness or body composition has probably spent time thinking about specific...

Jeff Tirrell
Sep 19, 20209 min read


Unfit Culture
The current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a lot of things about our current culture . One of the most notable being our general disdain...

Jeff Tirrell
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Build a Bridge
On our recent family trip to Mackinac the engineering marvel of the bridge really struck me. When faced with the dilemma of getting from...

Jeff Tirrell
Aug 11, 20203 min read


Simplicity, the Spice of Life
Tackle the most critical variable if you can. Think of this as the step that makes everything else work (or not). You could think of the...

Jeff Tirrell
Aug 10, 20203 min read


The End of an Era
The Beginning of the End: March 16th, 2020 will likely be a date that lives on in infamy for me. Much like 9-11, my wedding day, and the...

Jeff Tirrell
Jul 29, 20207 min read


Origins in Fitness
The end of 2019 marked 20 years training in the gym for me. This passion has lasted over half of my life (61% to be precise). It marks...

Jeff Tirrell
Jul 22, 20205 min read


Salads Gone Bad
Salads are often a go to meal when people try to eat healthier and for good reason. A medium to large salad can get you a ton of leafy...

Jeff Tirrell
Jul 10, 20201 min read


Fitness & Nutrition Rules to Live By
Fitness/nutrition Rules are typically stupid and lack nuance. That being said here are some general guidelines that are easy to...

Jeff Tirrell
Jul 8, 20201 min read


My Kid is Fat
Is your child overweight? This is a common concern parents will address with me. Here are some things to consider. -Are you overweight?...

Jeff Tirrell
Jun 20, 20202 min read


Returning to Training After COVID (or other long layoff)
Most regular gym goers have been off their normal training for the last 3 months. With fitness facilities opening nationwide (hopefully...

Jeff Tirrell
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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