Welcome!

Welcome to our blog, The Bench Press.  Get it?  We know, puns ARE awesome!  Almost as awesome as late night Stephen King movie marathons or, better yet, the made-for-TV movie Ghost Shark.  (If you haven't seen it, contact us & we'll set up a movie night. Let's just say it will change your life!)

The happy, crazy face I make while training clients & during TV airings of the Ghost Shark.

This blog is dedicated to training holistically, eating happily & living vibrantly.  As holistic personal trainers, Ryan & I are passionate about sharing how we eat, workout, & get our zen on.  We have learned quite a few fun, effective tips from our years working with a variety of wonderful clients & want to share all that we've learned & continue to learn with you.  Our philosophy is simple: we believe in gastric delights that come from whole foods rather than processed packages (except for gummi bears, Ryan LOVES agave nectar gummi bears), yoga that is about more than flexibility & smart training that starts with safe alignment & ends with great results.  

 Ryan & his love for agave nectar gummy bears extend far beyond the expanses of this universe.

If you love weighlifting, fitness training, yoga & meditation, or healthy eating, welcome home.  If you're not so sure yet, hop right in & have fun reading around.  We're glad you're here either way!

P.S. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:

1. We adore fluff-babies of all kinds, especially those of our clients including dogs, cats, bunnies, & any other adorable creatures!  We do post pictures!

2. We believe a great sense of humor, kindness, & movie nights with friends & family can save the world.

3. We are passionate about human rights & fresh sushi.  So if you're involved in a great HR project, let us know.  If you work in a HR office & your team would enjoy a much-deserved stress-relieving yoga class, get in touch!  

4. We believe all humans deserve to feel strong, great about the way they look, & awesome about the things they accomplish with their bodies & minds.  This is particularly important for girls & young women.  In the U.S., numerous studies show girls' self-esteem, body image, & confidence participating in class (particularly in some of the most lucrative & important subjects for future careers--math & science) plummet during puberty.  Recent studies also show that movement can help empower girls to claim their voices, become leaders, & be brave in pursuing their interests whether that's art, engineering, or neuroscience.  That's why we love to offer special events that help girls & women claim their power through movement & body-positive workshops.  Before becoming a trainer & yoga teacher, Jenny received an M.A. in Comparative Women's History & Gender Studies so she's well suited for the job!  To learn more, contact us!

P.P.S. THINGS WE WOULD LOVE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU:

1. If you like a post, let us know!  That way we can write more of what you love most.

2. Send us your deepest, craziest questions about holistic training, yoga, & eating so we can help you on your journey with utterly engaging, scientifically-based answers.  You CAN have both!

3. We're all in this well-being journey together.  Share what you've learned!

4. Do you enjoy spreading good through movement as much as we do?  We would enjoy hearing about what you've been up to.  You may even get featured in a post to inspire others!

JOY IN FITNESS & LIFE!