Janelle Pica

Alex’s Guide to Getting Back on Track

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  Alex’s Guide to Getting Back on Track ‘Twas the week after Thanksgiving and all through the house were the leftover pie slices and not a vegetable to be found. Our bodies were full of turkey and red wine, and as we set out for the gym, we said, “I’ll save that for another time.” […]

OttomanStrong: How to Train for a 48KG Turkish Getup- Dan Byrnes

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The Turkish Get Up (TGU). Let us start at the beginning with a history lesson: What is the origin of the Turkish Get Up? I have no idea. The Internet, in its unverified fashion, mumbled something about a heavy TGU as a prerequisite in order to join the Turkish wrestling teams. Also, some Old-Timey Strong […]

The Power of Choice

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Perhaps the most incredible book I have ever read in my life (not an exaggeration here folks) is “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Dr. Viktor E. Frankl.  In his book, Dr. Frankl documents his experiences as a detainee at a Nazi run concentration camp and discusses the differences in thinking between those that survived and […]

Healthy Habits for Breaking Up With Sugar- Alexandra Barone

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Healthy Habits for Breaking Up With Sugar We’re here in the lovely autumn month of November, and while the tricks may cease, the treats will probably take a little longer to die out. Maybe you’re a devoted parent who spent Halloween weekend taking the little ones door to door for the sweet stuff. Perhaps you’re just a […]

Beast of the Month: Krista Frederick!

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In October, we focused on the squat. This exercise is a powerhouse on its own as a bodyweight movement, but it’s even better when you throw kettlebells into the mix. If you’re accustomed to Ryan’s calisthenics courses, you’ve probably been practicing your single leg variations, too.   Here at the rump factory (which is evidently […]

The Spooky Booty Halloween Routine!

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Happy Halloween from all of us here at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh! Today, I wanted to shoot off a killer squat routine as we here at the studio are wrapping up Squatober here at the studio. We’re calling this the “Spooky Booty” routine as it is guaranteed to increase your strength in your general rump region […]

Fooditude Rules- Alexandra Barone

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  I’m a firm believer that true health, vibrancy, and the best quality of life in general begins with what goes on your plate. The thing about eating is that it’s necessary, and ideally, it’s happening three times a day. In my opinion, it’s the ultimate freedom. We’re granted with an obligation to make choices […]

A Rocking Climbing Revelation: Being the Athlete You Are

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I’ve been spending a lot of my personal time at the Rock Climbing Wall in Pointe Breeze. My determination to be good at this dangerous sport comes from the connection I made between climbing, kettlebell and calisthenic training. In short, if you lift rocks often and pull your self up a lot with rocks around […]

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 […]