Rise Blog

Tips, insights, and training advice to help you achieve your fitness goals

May 1, 2026

Why You Should Never Skip Your Warm Up

Let’s be honest…The warm up is the part of the workout most people want to skip. But it is also one of the most important. If your goal is to move b...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Motivation is Overrated

A lot of people think motivation is the key to getting in shape. And to be fair, motivation does matter. It is often what gets people started. It is...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

The Right Shoes for Training

When it comes to training, most people don’t think twice about their shoes. But the truth is, the shoes you wear can make a big difference in how you...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Knee Pain in the Gym

Knee pain is one of the most common issues we see in the gym. For some people, it is old wear and tear. For others, it is the result of past injuries,...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Low Back Pain: Why It Happens and How to Train Around It

Low back pain is one of the most common issues we see. Honestly, most people will deal with it at some point. The good news is low back pain does not...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Shoulder Pain in the Gym

Shoulder pain is one of the most common issues we see in the gym. The good news is it usually does not mean you have to stop training. In many cases,...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

5 Common Mistakes Holding You Back

If you feel like you are working hard but not seeing the results you want, there is usually a reason. In many cases, progress is not being blocked by...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Rise Training Methodology

At Rise Personal Training, every workout you do is intentional. Nothing in your program is random. Each exercise, set, and rep is designed based on ye...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Why Strength Training is Critical for Bone Health

When most people think about exercise, they focus on fat loss, muscle tone, or cardio health. But one of the most important benefits of strength train...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Soreness Vs Pain

Understanding the difference between soreness and pain can make a huge difference in your progress, consistency, and injury prevention. The truth is,...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

3 Most Important Supplements

Supplements are everywhere and most of them are unnecessary. If your training, nutrition, sleep, and stress are not dialed in, no supplement will fix...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Setting Realistic Expectations

## Realistic Expectations in Fitness Goals are powerful. They keep you consistent, accountable, and give you a clear target. The problem is when a go...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Why Staying Fit Isn’t Easy Anymore

If getting in shape feels harder than it used to, you are not imagining it. Our lifestyle, environment, and daily habits have changed fast, and most o...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Common Fitness Myths

Every week we hear the same questions from clients, and most of them come straight from social media. The fitness world is loud, confusing and often m...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Forms of Recovery

## Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Training On the Rise Personal Training Podcast, we break down why recovery plays a huge role in how you feel,...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Core Training

## Why Crunches Aren’t the Best Way to Train Your Core When most people say they want to “work their abs,” what they really want is visible abs. The...

By Ryan Sellz

May 1, 2026

Rise Supplement Guide

## There’s no magic pill that will have you drop body fat and build muscle, but there are ways you can help improve your overall nutrition to help wit...

By Ryan Sellz