Articles by Yael Grauer
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Cross-Purpose Goals


Some personal trainers and coaches get really hung up on the concept of goal-setting, asking all of their clients what their number one goal is. Usual... Continue reading
Beyond Resolutions: Making the Best of a Bad Situation


It’s February, which is right around when most people have completely given up on their New Year’s resolutions. Often times their resoluti... Continue reading
Seven Ways to Be More Coachable


I’ve written a lot of articles in these pages about how coaches can step up their game. That’s probably because I’ve had some terrib... Continue reading
Coach Expertise and Client Agency: Finding A Balance


Fitness blogs and trade journals alike have many articles on ways to improve your coaching, and we’re no exception. There are entire books devot... Continue reading
Do I Look Fat in this Gi? Why Women Quit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu


The title of this article is a misnomer. It would be impossible for one person to speak for all women--especially a person who's never quit the sport ... Continue reading
Ladies: Are Your Hormones Out of Whack? Here's How To Try To Fix 'Em


Last month, Mark Kaelin wrote a great article on maintaining peak testosterone levels as you age, citing the pervasiveness of advertising geared towar... Continue reading
Different Strokes For Different Folks: A Look At Three Very Different Training Goals


For the very first time in my life this year, I’ve been working towards a purely aesthetic goal. I haven’t been trying to cut weight and g... Continue reading
Don't Be A Tool: An Open Letter To Coaches


Any coach worth their salt knows the value of fundamentals. No matter how advanced an athlete is, going back to the basics from time to time to contin... Continue reading
Food Storage 101 (Or, How to stop throwing out tons of bad food at the end of each week.)


When I was in my 20s and rode my bike more than I drove, I’d typically pick up some veggies every day or two. Sure, it was time-consuming, but I... Continue reading
The 30-Day Meal Plan: Pros and Cons


So you've decided to bite the bullet and do a month-long Paleo challenge, but it’s not your first time. You’ve already done the super stri... Continue reading
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