Rise Blog
Tips, insights, and training advice to help you achieve your fitness goals
Sep 18, 2026
Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Finisher
Finishers only take a few minutes, but they can improve your conditioning, heart health, recovery, and calorie burn without taking more time out of your day.
By Ryan Sellz
Sep 10, 2026
Unlimited Personal Training in Granada Hills: More Coaching, More Flexibility
Unlimited Personal Training at Rise gives Granada Hills adults more coaching, flexibility, structure, and individualized programming, all for $119 per week.
By Ryan Sellz
Sep 2, 2026
Too Busy to Work Out? How Granada Hills Adults Can Make Strength Training Fit
If you're too busy to work out, Rise Personal Training in Granada Hills helps adults over 40 make strength training fit realistic schedules.
By Ryan Sellz
Aug 31, 2026
What Should You Eat Before a Workout?
Learn what to eat before a workout, when to eat it, and how carbohydrates, protein, and creatine can support better training and recovery.
By Ryan Sellz
Aug 6, 2026
Looking for a Personal Trainer in Granada Hills? Here's What Most People Don't Realize
Discover what makes Rise Personal Training different and why personalized coaching is the key to sustainable fitness results in Granada Hills.
By Ryan Sellz
Aug 5, 2026
Fiber: The Nutrient Most People Are Missing
Learn why fiber is one of the most important nutrients for your health, how much you need, and the best whole foods to add to your diet.
By Ryan Sellz
Jul 29, 2026
Why We Lift Heavy and Why It Matters
Discover why lifting heavy weights is essential for building strength, improving bone health, and making everyday life easier. Learn about the benefits of the 4x6 phase at Rise Personal Training.
By Ryan Sellz
Jul 27, 2026
Over 40 in Granada Hills And Want To Start Working Out Again?
If you're over 40 and thinking about getting back into fitness, Rise Personal Training in Granada Hills is here to help. Learn why it's never too late to start.
By Ryan Sellz
Jul 21, 2026
How to Come Back From a Major Setback
At some point, almost everyone gets thrown off their routine. Maybe it is an injury. Maybe work gets busy. Maybe family needs more of your time. Learn how to get back on track with consistency.
By Rise Personal Training
Jul 14, 2026
Why Long-Term Nutrition Success Looks Different Than You Think
Long-term nutrition success isn't about following a perfect diet. It's about building habits you can stick with for years.
By Ryan Sellz
Jul 6, 2026
Why Your Posture Is Getting Worse (And How Training Can Fix It)
Modern lifestyles tend to create posture problems. Learn how training and movement can fix it.
By Ryan Sellz
Jun 29, 2026
Diet Myths: Fact vs. Fiction
Discover the truth about popular diets and learn how to build sustainable eating habits that actually work for long-term results.
By Ryan Sellz
Jun 23, 2026
Why We Repeat Workouts at Rise Personal Training
Learn why repeating workouts and using progressive overload is key to building strength, improving form, and achieving long-term results safely.
By Ryan Sellz
Jun 21, 2026
Why Cardio Alone Isn't the Best Approach for Fat Loss
When most people decide they want to lose weight, the first thing they do is start running. But while cardio is great for your heart health, relying on cardio alone usually isn't the most effective strategy for long term fat loss.
By Rise Personal Training
Jun 9, 2026
What Should You Eat Before and After a Workout?
Learn the best pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies to fuel your body, improve performance, and recover faster.
By Rise Personal Training
Jun 2, 2026
Longevity Training: Why Strength Training Matters for Long Term Health
Everyone wants to live a long, healthy life. But longevity is about more than just living longer — it's about feeling strong, moving well, staying independent, and enjoying life as you age.
By Ryan Sellz
May 14, 2026
Rise Supplement Guide
Learn which supplements are proven by research to be effective and third-party tested for quality and safety.
By Ryan Sellz
May 7, 2026
What to Eat Before a Training Session
Learn the importance of pre-workout nutrition and the best timing and foods to fuel your training session for optimal performance.
By Ryan Sellz
Apr 30, 2026
Guidelines Before Measuring on the InBody
Learn the proper preparation steps to ensure accurate and reliable InBody body composition measurements at Rise Personal Training.
By Ryan Sellz
Apr 16, 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
Apr 9, 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
Apr 2, 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
Mar 26, 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
Mar 19, 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
Mar 12, 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
Mar 5, 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
Feb 26, 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
Feb 19, 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
Feb 15, 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
Feb 12, 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
Feb 5, 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
Jan 29, 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
Jan 22, 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
Jan 15, 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
Jan 8, 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
Dec 31, 2025
The 3 Best Ways to Use Protein Powder that Fits with Your Goals
Taking a Protein Supplement is one of the easiest ways to help increase your daily protein and get you closer to your fitness goals. Learn the 3 best ways to use protein powder.
By Ryan Sellz