Eat MORE Next Thanksgiving
What if I told you there was a way to enjoy Thanksgiving meal in greater volume and for greater duration? Would you be interested in that...
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Sam Pfister
- Oct 19
- 1 min
Monkey Bars for Adults at Rise
I love the addition of my monkey bars at Rise. They're a great way to help my clients feel better, prevent injury, get stronger, and put...
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Sam Pfister
- Oct 15
- 2 min
Check Your Alignment...
Today I was watching a show that happened to interview Nick Saban. Now, he's a pretty darn good coach so my ears perked up. He was...
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Sam Pfister
- Oct 2
- 2 min
Fall Break and Gainz
This is from my member newsletter.... so it will sound different than usual blog posts! Good morning Risers! Hope you all had a wonderful...
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Sam Pfister
- Oct 2
- 2 min
You are Who You Think You Are
I've said this before on the blog, but it is worth repeating. You are who you say you are. Think you're a piece of crap? You'll act and...
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Sam Pfister
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Back Pain? Try This.
A lot of my clients come to me with discomfort or pain in their shoulders, neck and back. Stretching can provide relief, so can foam...
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Sam Pfister
- Jun 21
- 1 min
What's a good protein bar/powder??
Something I hear a lot about are snacks. Generally, since most of us are striving to hit 1 gram per pound of body weight, I think any...
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Sam Pfister
- Jun 13
- 2 min
11 guys lost an average of 9 pounds...
I see guys everywhere I go that have a ton of potential, they just need to be challenged and pushed in the right direction. That's why,...
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Sam Pfister
- May 18
- 2 min
Youth Speed and Strength Summer Camp
I see a lot wrong in youth training -- either coaches are WAY too easy on them or they're WAY too hard on them. One style sets kids up...
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Sam Pfister
- Mar 20
- 2 min
Side Planks to Strengthen LOW BACK
When it comes to core training, there is A LOT of information out there. Some conflicting advice, some good advice, and frankly some bad...
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Sam Pfister
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Charity Bootcamp this Saturday
This Saturday at 9, I'll be putting on a charity bootcamp at Rise Strength and Performance. The bootcamp will benefit the Wilson County...
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Sam Pfister
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Stretch Your Quads Better
I see a lot of people try to stretch their quads standing and throwing their foot toward their butt and then just yanking on it as hard...
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Sam Pfister
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Youth Group - Not Just Coaching
When it comes to training youth, I'm really passionate about not just coaching them, but teaching them thy why's and the how's of...
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Sam Pfister
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Relieve Hip & Back Tension in ONE MOVE
This row variation is a great THREE-FOR-ONE HIP MOBILITY -- It opens the inside and outside of the hip when that body turns helping that...
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Sam Pfister
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Partial Reps - Big Time Hypertrophy Gains
A classic problem I see in strength training is people not training hard enough. They'll do their sets of shoulder presses, squats, pull...
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Sam Pfister
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Workout Design: Grippy Not Grippy
Tight for time and want to hit all the major muscle groups? Think about using this principle of movement to make your workout: do...
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Sam Pfister
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Women Need to Lift
Last night, we held the a ladies night at Rise to discuss why women should lift and how to keep them lifting through proper use of the...
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Sam Pfister
- Jan 26
- 3 min
Baby Pose Breathing for Better Squats
At Rise Strength and Performance we want all of our clients to Feel and Move Better. That's why we incorporate breathing drills into...
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Sam Pfister
- Jan 23
- 1 min
Ladies! Don't Let Discomfort Stop Progress!
I am excited to co-host an event next Tuesday at Rise Strength with Priority Physical Therapy's Kelly Alhert focused on ladies movement...
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Sam Pfister
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Are You A Good Boss?
Imagine if you will that your health and wellness is a corporation with a big time CEO in charge. Should that CEO be fired?? If there was...
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