Janelle Pica

The Yo-Yo Effect: Why Sustainable Methods Yield Life Long Results

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I’ve got a bit of a rant today. Bare with me ninjas (if you’re following my facebook status, you’ll know why I said that 😉 ) If there is one habit I used to struggle with, it was all-or-nothing thinking. That “work out VERY HARD ALL THE TIME or don’t work out at all” attitude. […]

Welcome to a New Era of Strength!

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It’s been nearly 4 years since I have been blogging my way through the internet talking about all things related to healthy eating, strength training, and living life to the fullest in Pittsburgh, the city I love so much. What started as a quirky blog called “The Primal Burgher” quickly evolved into something much more refined, powerful, and for […]

Powerful Pressing: THE PRE-SALE IS HERE!

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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, and all yinz people of the internet, I am happy to report that we have officially launched the pre-sale of Powerful Pressing today , right here on our blog. We want to give you all the more strength that you ever thought you could attain, and […]

The Military Press and Why Your Whole Body Needs It

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There is something truly primal about lifting a weight above your head. It’s as if our own primitive, caveman-like selves are awakened by practicing the over head lifts. The Military Press has a particularly unusual ability to make us feel stronger just by merely practicing the lift. Friend and fellow kettlebell instructor, Daniel Byrnes, said […]

Priorities: What do you Want and How Bad do You Want It?

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I had no idea that “Banjo Night” was a thing in the Greater City of Pittsburgh, but last week, I found myself at the Elk’s Lodge on the North Side of Pittsburgh listening to men in their 70’s and 80’s play their banjos for a number of hours into the evening (and in case you […]

Ask the Instructor: How do I train for heavy snatches?

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February is “Snatchuary” at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, which means we are all gearing up for heavy 1 rep maxes and the 200 rep 10 minute snatch test by the end of the month. We work hard here at the studio this time of year, and today, I want to focus on how to do heavier […]

Help Us Strengthen the South Side of Pittsburgh!

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Ladies and Gentlmen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, and all yinz people of the internet 😉 WE ARE ON THE MOVE! 😀 We are on a mission and we need your help! We are under a tight deadline to relocate our studio to an affordable and convenient location. In order to continue bringing quality […]

Just what the heck is a “METCON” really? – All About Workout Finishers

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I was recently featured in Experience Life magazine and was contacted by the publication to discuss “workout finishers” or “metcons”. I’m sure you all are familiar with these terms, especially if you’re familiar with Crossfit, any of Geoff Neupert’s Kettlebell Burn Programs, and overall circuit training. A workout finisher, also known as a “metcon” — […]

Paving the Path to Success- Ryan Williams, PCC and DVRT Instructor

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Yes, it’s that time of the year folks. New year, new me, this time I mean it! Resolutions abound relating to diet & exercise, health & fitness but in 360 days from now, ninety percent of you will be saying the same thing because you failed. Why did you fail? Lots of different reasons, most […]