THE SCRIMO Blog

Weight loss tips, nutrition strategies, and real talk for busy parents who are done settling and ready to transform.

Mindset

Playing The Long Game

By Coach Seth · June 2, 2026

The name of the game as we get older is to keep doing the things we love, pain-free. Here are 5 biomarkers that affect longevity, and what to do about each.

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Training

Sabotage

By Coach Seth · May 28, 2026

Joined a gym and got injured? It wasn't your fault. Most gyms and group classes aren't designed to keep you safe. Here's what real training actually looks like.

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Mindset

Avoid "All Or Nothing"

By Coach Seth · May 23, 2026

People who start a fitness program like world-class athletes inevitably burn out. Sustainable change happens differently. Here's how to actually stick with it.

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Training

Does It Hurt When You Squat?

By Coach Seth · May 18, 2026

You love squats but they hurt. Should you still do them? The answer is more nuanced than you might think. Eliminating the exercise might be costing you more than you realize.

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Training

Training Vs. Working Out

By Coach Seth · May 13, 2026

Working out is doing a bunch of random stuff that makes you sweaty and tired. Training is purposeful, scientific, and built to get results. Here's why you should choose one over the other.

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Mindset

Don't Make This Mistake

By Coach Seth · May 8, 2026

Too many people treat food as bad and exercise as punishment for eating it. That's a recipe for disaster. Here's a healthier way to think about both.

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Training

Stop Doing That

By Coach Seth · May 3, 2026

Doctors are amazing. But the answer to back pain isn't always "stop doing the thing you love." Here's why coaches and doctors solve different problems, and why the gap matters.

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Training

How Much Is Too Much?

By Coach Seth · April 28, 2026

If you've ever been injured in a workout, it probably wasn't that last deadlift that did it. It was everything that led up to it. Here's how to think about your body's capacity so you stay below the injury line.

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Mindset

Health Audit

By Coach Seth · April 23, 2026

To become as healthy as you want to be, you first need a baseline of where you stand today. This 5-category Health Audit takes about 30 seconds and tells you exactly where to focus next.

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Mindset

Stop Disappointing Yourself

By Coach Seth · April 19, 2026

We all make promises to ourselves and break them. Here's some tough love on follow-through, and a small shift that changes everything.

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Training

Your Injury History Matters

By Coach Seth · April 12, 2026

Everyone has an injury history. The question is whether your coach asks about it. Here are the red flags to watch for and why modifying the program is everything.

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Mindset

What Are You Avoiding?

By Coach Seth · April 5, 2026

Are you striving for success, or just trying to avoid failure? The difference shapes every choice you make. Here's how to flip it.

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Nutrition

Why You're Always Hungry

By Coach Seth · March 29, 2026

Always hungry when you start a diet? It usually comes down to hormones. Here's the simple fix that keeps cravings in check and meals more satisfying.

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Nutrition

Health Or Weight Loss?

By Coach Seth · March 22, 2026

The fitness industry made it all about weight loss. But research shows getting fit lowers your risk of early death far more than losing weight. Here's why that matters.

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Mindset

The Dreaded Plateau

By Coach Seth · March 8, 2026

Your fast early progress slowed to a crawl? That's the plateau, and it's normal physiology. Here are three ways to push through it instead of quitting.

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Mindset

What's Your Body Worth?

By Coach Seth · March 1, 2026

Pro athletes spend over a million a year on their bodies. You don't need to. But of everything you could spend money on, your health is one of the best investments you'll ever make.

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Training

What "Personal" Really Means

By Coach Seth · February 22, 2026

Personal training has changed, and for the better. Here's why a small-group session with a real plan can beat the old one-on-one floor walk.

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Training

Flexibility vs. Mobility

By Coach Seth · February 1, 2026

What's the difference between flexibility and mobility, and which one should you train? The short answer is both, and here's why.

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Mindset

Accountability

By Coach Seth · January 25, 2026

One client told me accountability was the number one reason she got results. Not the perfect program or diet. Here's what accountability really means.

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Mindset

What's The Secret?

By Coach Seth · January 18, 2026

People always ask what the secret is to a strong, healthy, pain-free body. The honest answer? There isn't one. Here's what actually works.

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Mindset

Don't Overthink It

By Coach Seth · January 11, 2026

Good questions are great. But paralysis by overanalysis will stall your progress. Here's why your coach is there for safe, not perfect.

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Training

Going Lighter Isn't The Answer

By Coach Seth · December 28, 2025

Heavy weights won't make you bulky or get you injured, and "just go lighter" is lazy advice. Here's a smarter way to handle pain and load in your training.

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Training

This Hurts... But Why?

By Coach Seth · December 9, 2025

When a new client comes to me and asks why his lower back hurts, I go right to exercises that require strength and activation of the core, glutes and hamstrings. Almost always, two of the three are weak or underactive. Pain is often a response to weakness. Getting stronger will improve it.

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Training

Pain = No Gains

By Coach Seth · December 7, 2025

Remember the old saying, "No pain, no gain?" It was a really bad idea. Exercise should never be painful. Here are the 4 things every workout needs to keep you safe, healthy and making real progress without wrecking your body.

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Nutrition

Sleep Deprivation

By Coach Seth · December 5, 2025

Sleep is literally the best free health resource we have available to us. Yet so many of us neglect it. The good news? We can manipulate our nutrition to improve our sleep. Here are 5 foods and drinks that are wrecking yours.

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Training

What's The Core For?

By Coach Seth · December 2, 2025

Everyone wants to work on their core. Most of us do it for the wrong reasons. Spoiler: it's not about the six-pack. Your core has three critical functions, and understanding them changes how you train entirely.

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