Janelle Pica

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 […]

Back to Basics: Troubleshooting the Kettlebell Swing

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It’s January! A brand new year is upon us and we are swinging our way into a ton of healthy new habits here at the studio! During the month of January, myself and the rest of the crew at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh normally crank up the interval training and focus on a lot of kettelbell […]

2016: The Power of Your Authentic Tribe

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“True strength is found in vulnerability” – Marina Khonina of Team Totem, Precision Nutrition January Class of 2015 On my last conference call with my coach from Precision Nutrition, I was asked what my “theme” was going to be for 2016. The New Year brings about a ton of slogans, some of which I am […]

Practicing Self-Care 101: Holiday Edition

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If you couldn’t already tell, my theme for the month of December as we move into 2016 focuses a lot on self-care when it comes down to it. We should strive daily to find balance, but the holiday season has a sneaky way of tossing us about a little bit. Whether it’s finances, food, or […]

IT’S BACK! The 21-Day Sugar Detox at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh

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Kick Your Sugar Cravings and Transform Your Health for New Year! PERMANENTLY END Your Battle of the Bulge With A Nutritional Strategy  Paired with Functional Training that Will Dramatically Change Your Life in just  3 Weeks!  Let’s face it! You can’t out train a bad diet. 80% of how you look and feel is determined […]

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.” […]

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 […]

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 […]