Janelle Pica

Pistol Squat Mastery: Your Grip Strength and Core Stabilization Matters

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There’s something to be said about the pistol squat for the level of strength the lift  yields in the entire body. True, the one legged squat demands some serious strength in the legs themselves, but there is more to it than just moving your leg down and out of the bottom of your squat. In […]

Tried and Tested: Alex’s Fall Foodie Favorites

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  Tried and Tested: Alex’s Fall Favorites Maybe – just MAYBE – the burning question you’ve been seeking the answer to is, “What in the world is Alex eating?” I mean, probably not, but there’s a small possibility. You probably have some standby dishes that grace the table, especially for fall which is easily the […]

All About the Squat- Daniel Byrnes

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I love squatting. Goblet squats open up your hips, single & double (kettlebell or barbell) front squats build posture and abbies, and overhead squats, well, they’re miserable. And the squat snatch? That’s miserable and scary. I’m more of a squat clean guy when it comes to the Oly lifts. You can’t drop the bar on […]

How to Eliminate the “Food Gunk” In Your Kitchen

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I think that one of the most intimidating components of adjusting to a real food diet – whatever that diet may be – is the idea of eating mostly food with just a single ingredient. This means you are in charge of turning those ingredients into complex dishes. The knowledge, cooking, and preparation are no […]

Beast of the Month- Coleton Baggett

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We’re wrapping up our pull month here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, and I am happy to report that we have a new client success story that is really going to knock your socks off! Six months ago, Coleton Baggett contacted me about getting stronger for pull ups and for his legs. Originally, Coleton was hell […]

12 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

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Ah, the cooler weather is upon us! While we’re still muddling through those few unusually warm days, the end is near. This means quite a few things: cooler temperatures in the gym, sweaters and boots, apple-picking, bonfires, and well… pumpkin. The culinary possibilities of pumpkin lie far beyond pie and lattes, though. As soon as […]

Client Success Story: Sarah Xuereb!

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Melbourne , Australia loves Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Who would have thought that?   Today, I want to give the spotlight to and incredibly dedicated and incredibly STRONG Aussie client of ours! Sarah Xuereb was part of our original beta test program for “Powerful Pressing” and jumped on board with me to train at a distance for […]

Grip Variations for Pull Ups- Ryan Williams, PCC

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Since September is pull up month here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, I’m going to take a look at grip position and the differences between the variations. First the basics-Overhand grip(Palms away from you) is a pull up. Underhand grip (Palms toward you) is a chin up. A neutral grip is with your palms facing each […]

Rethinking Success: Tools for the Long Run

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Over the course of the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with hundreds of people with one mission in mind: getting into the kitchen to get healthy. Of course, it’s not as clear-cut as just that. My goal is to coach individuals through 30 days of eating real food while technologically holding their hands every […]

Fueling Your Workout Right!

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Whether you’re a marathon runner or you’re swinging kettlebells here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, you probably have one thing on your mind before and after a workout: FOOD. Okay, is that just me? It seems as though every conversation mid-workout leads to pork belly… Proper nutrition will help build and repair muscle and give you the […]