Mike Over

I am a NASM Master Trainer(CPT, CES, PES, GPT, FNS, SCS) and I own Over-Achieve Fitness in Chambersburg. Chambersburg, PA

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Biggest Mistakes Of Your Home Workouts

The “Quarantine Craze” has us all regretting not taking the time to invest in a decent home gym, but that doesn’t have to be your excuse to not get your workouts in! In fact, you can make serious progress and take advantage of this added time that you normally may not have. Now, I am not saying you can expect...

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😱E.M.O.M. Madness!😱

Welcome to the E. M. O. M CRAZE. More often than not, you see traditional EMOMS where you get a few exercises you do on the top of each minutes for a set number of rounds. Well, I have a new spin for you. I find that adding this type of workout to a SINGLE exercise can accumulate density and...

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No need to load up plates to crush your legs with this 30 minute workout!

Often times, we all get caught in the thought that the only way to grow your glutes and hamstrings is through heavy squats and deadlifts. While they might be beneficial, it is simply a myth that they are the only way to grow them!For that very reason, I will show you a short 30 minute 300 rep workout you can...

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Sometimes a gut check is all that is needed to get out of your own way

The road to being fit is never linear. You will encounter bumps and bruises along the way toward your peak potential, but most people fall short of achieving even half of their desired results. They may understand that fitness is hard but then forget about their mind and its key role and contribution to their overall health. Or they may...

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Get Ripped With This Unconventional Barbell Workout

Tired of hopping on a treadmill or elliptical every time you feel the need to burn some additional calories? Aren't we all. Most people find traditional cardio boring, yet that extra physical activity can be key to getting and staying in shape. For clients who want that lean, athletic look, I tend to recommend a body fat percentage of 18%...

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Get a Killer Core Workout With Just a Medicine Ball

I’m a huge fan in developing the core through regular strength workouts, whether it's Squats, Deadlifts, or accessory exercises…each have their role when it comes to core strength. However, many people fail to realize that your core muscles are just like any other muscle—progressive overload is key to building that six pack!This is where more specialized exercises come into play....

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The Most Important Question You Must Ask Yourself After Suffering an Injury

When training and/or sports are a huge part of your life, injuries can be a nightmare. Constantly going through the pattern of INJURY ➡︎ RECOVER ➡︎ REHAB ➡︎ EASE BACK TO FULL SPEED can be a rollercoaster of emotions that often leaves you feeling like you're falling behind. One of the worst things you can do to yourself, mentally and...

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5 Essential Workout Tips for New Dads

The Dad Bod is everywhere. It’s spreading across social media faster than the latest FaceApp trend. What’s even more interesting is the fact a recent poll found that some women prefer the “Dad Bod” over the lean and muscular fit man! I personally find that hard to believe and I'd love to meet the people who were polled! But at...

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5 Signs You Need a Day Off From The Gym

Today I woke up mentally and physically exhausted....in the past month, my life has been in speed mode. A new baby boy…. Has lead to a lot of changes, including: Non-stop vacuum cleaning8,000,000 loads of laundryWashing and scrubbing the kitchen floor so clean we could eat off it--then doing it again a few days laterRunning to the grocery store multiple...

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4 Awesome Single-Leg Exercises You've Probably Never Tried

Single-leg training has been a hot topic for some time now. Many agree that they are staples to lasting strength and lower-body development and also place minimal stress on the low back. Yet, others remain convinced bilateral exercises are the only way to go. The funny thing is…Both work! I love both and program both single leg and bilateral training...

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