Lifestyle Performance Training

Lifestyle Performance Training Helping clients achieve their health & fitness goals by building habits to allow them to keep their results long term. Contact us to get started!

We do this by providing top personal training in a safe, private, & welcoming environment without judgement in our studio. At Lifestyle Performance Training, your goal is our goal. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, improve your balance, or boost your fitness, our personal training gym in Tempe, AZ, helps you get results. We offer one-on-one personal training by experienced coaches whose mission is to educate and motivate individuals to improve their quality of life by enhancing their lifestyle one step at a time. Our fitness studio's atmosphere is also inviting and non-intimidating — so you can feel totally at ease and inspired to achieve your goals!

Willpower Fades. Strategy Lasts.The reality is, most people don’t fail because they’re lazy or unmotivated. They fail be...
09/26/2025

Willpower Fades. Strategy Lasts.

The reality is, most people don’t fail because they’re lazy or unmotivated. They fail because they’re relying on willpower to do a job that only strategy can handle.

Willpower might get you started. But strategy—your systems, routines, and support—are what keep you going when life gets busy, motivation dips, or obstacles show up.

So here’s the reflection for today:
👉 Where in your life are you relying on willpower when you really need a strategy?

Maybe it’s staying consistent with workouts.
Maybe it’s having a plan for meals.
Maybe it’s setting boundaries with your time.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. That’s what we do at Lifestyle Performance Training—help you build the structure and support that makes consistency possible.

👉 If you’re ready to stop depending on willpower and start building a real strategy for your health, send me a DM and let’s talk about your first step.


Why I Don’t Rely on WillpowerWhen I think back to when I first re-opened Lifestyle Performance Training after my back su...
09/26/2025

Why I Don’t Rely on Willpower

When I think back to when I first re-opened Lifestyle Performance Training after my back surgery, I realize how much I used to lean on willpower.

I told myself I could push through long days, take clients at any time, squeeze in meetings, and still somehow take care of my health. But the reality is—relying on willpower left me burned out, in pain, and running on fumes.

What changed everything was building systems and non-negotiables:
✅ My workouts go on the calendar like client sessions
✅ I structure my meals around protein and veggies first
✅ I set boundaries on the hours I work so I have time with family and rest

The truth is, my body (and my business) couldn’t run on willpower alone. I needed a strategy to stay strong, healthy, and present for my family and clients.

That’s why I say it all the time: it’s not about trying harder—it’s about planning smarter.


09/25/2025

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It’s Not Willpower, It’s StrategyWhen Carrie first reached out, her goal was to lose over 70 lbs.But like so many who’ve...
09/25/2025

It’s Not Willpower, It’s Strategy

When Carrie first reached out, her goal was to lose over 70 lbs.

But like so many who’ve tried to make a change, she wasn’t starting from scratch—she was starting from years of frustration.

She had already been through the cycle:
🔁 Extreme dieting
🔁 Deprivation followed by rebound overeating
🔁 Cardio overload without real progress

She wasn’t lacking willpower—she was stuck in a system that didn’t work.

What changed? We didn’t throw her into another unsustainable plan. We slowed things down and looked at her whole lifestyle—from the moment she woke up to how she ended her day.

Carrie learned to:
✅ Fuel her body instead of deprive it
✅ Build strength instead of burn herself out
✅ Stack small wins instead of chasing perfection

Week by week, she made simple, effective shifts. And she kept showing up—even through the holidays, even on the hard days—because this time, it wasn’t about willpower. It was about systems, support, and strategy.

Her transformation isn’t just physical. It’s mental. It’s emotional. It’s proof that when you put the right systems in place, consistency follows.

That’s what our Lifestyle Performance Transformation Program is all about.

👉 If you’re tired of relying on willpower and ready to build a strategy that works, send me a DM with the word READY, and let’s talk about your first steps.


How Strategy Outperforms WillpowerWillpower can be a powerful tool—but only at the start. If we use it strategically, it...
09/24/2025

How Strategy Outperforms Willpower

Willpower can be a powerful tool—but only at the start. If we use it strategically, it can spark the beginning of habits that last long after willpower fades.

The reality is, motivation and willpower are short-term. Habits and structure are what carry you forward. That’s why applying willpower to build strategy is so important.

Here are a few examples:
✅ Scheduled workout appointments — your training becomes non-negotiable, just like any other important meeting.
✅ Meal prepping or simple meal outlines — prioritizing protein and veggies first keeps you fueled and makes healthier choices automatic.
✅ Bedtime routines — consistent sleep patterns give you more energy, better recovery, and improved focus.

Willpower might light the spark, but it’s strategy that keeps the fire burning.

What you need to know is this: success isn’t about “trying harder.” It’s about creating a structure that makes it easier to keep showing up.


Why Willpower FailsWillpower is like inspiration—both are powerful, but short-lived motivators for creating change.The r...
09/23/2025

Why Willpower Fails

Willpower is like inspiration—both are powerful, but short-lived motivators for creating change.

The reality is, relying on willpower alone will always leave you stuck. Some days you’ll have plenty of it, but on the days you don’t, everything falls apart. That’s why so many people feel like they’re constantly “starting over.”

Lasting results don’t come from trying harder. They come from having a strategy:
✅ Scheduling your workouts like appointments
✅ Structuring meals around protein and veggies
✅ Building accountability and support into your plan

Willpower may get you started, but strategy is what keeps you going.

It’s not about being stronger than everyone else—it’s about setting yourself up so you don’t have to fight the same battles every day.

The truth is, consistency isn’t built on willpower. It’s built on strategy.


Progress Over PerfectionIf there’s one thing I want you to take away from this week, it’s this: you don’t need perfectio...
09/19/2025

Progress Over Perfection

If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this week, it’s this: you don’t need perfection to succeed—you just need progress.

The reality is, perfection keeps you stuck. It convinces you not to start unless conditions are perfect, or to give up when things don’t go exactly as planned. But progress is different. Progress asks, “What’s the best choice I can make right now?” and moves you forward, step by step.

That’s how real change happens. Not overnight. Not in one “perfect” week. But through consistent, imperfect action that stacks up over time.

So ask yourself: are you chasing perfection, or are you building progress?

👉 If you’re ready to stop starting over and start building real momentum, we can help you take that next step.


My Imperfect WinsWhen I first opened the studio for Lifestyle Performance Training, I was still recovering from back sur...
09/19/2025

My Imperfect Wins

When I first opened the studio for Lifestyle Performance Training, I was still recovering from back surgery the year before. And like many of you can imagine, I often found myself torn between taking care of myself and building the business—squeezing in clients at whatever time they could come, meeting with referral partners, and keeping up with everything behind the scenes.

There were plenty of days where I’d change into workout clothes, get through my stretches and warm-ups, only to realize I had just a few minutes before I needed to be ready for my next appointment. And in those moments, it was tempting to tell myself, “It’s not worth it—I’ll just get more work done instead.”

But here’s what I learned: skipping those short sessions left me feeling worse. Sitting all day without moving made my back tighter and more painful, and the next workout would suffer because of it.

So, I had to shift my perspective. Even if I couldn’t do a “perfect” workout, I could still do something. Sometimes it was stretches. Sometimes a quick lift. Sometimes just moving my body for a few minutes. And every time, it paid off.

The reality is, perfection wasn’t possible in that season. But progress was. And by protecting even those small, imperfect wins, I kept myself healthy enough to serve my clients, grow the business, and keep moving forward.


Progress, Not PerfectionWhen Val started the Lifestyle Performance Transformation Program, she was stuck in the same cyc...
09/18/2025

Progress, Not Perfection

When Val started the Lifestyle Performance Transformation Program, she was stuck in the same cycle so many people know well—starting strong with a new plan, then losing steam when things didn’t go perfectly. Each “restart” left her more frustrated and less confident.

This time, Val took a different approach. Instead of chasing quick fixes or expecting perfection, she focused on stacking small, sustainable wins:
✅ Strength training that built her confidence and energy
✅ Nutrition changes she could actually maintain
✅ Coaching support that helped her stay consistent when life got busy

The results? Val didn’t just lose weight—she built habits she trusts, strength she can rely on, and the confidence to keep moving forward.

Her story is proof that real change doesn’t come from being perfect. It comes from choosing progress, one step at a time.

The reality is, if Val can break free from the all-or-nothing cycle, you can too.


Why All-or-Nothing Thinking Holds You BackOne of the biggest traps I see people fall into is all-or-nothing thinking.It ...
09/17/2025

Why All-or-Nothing Thinking Holds You Back

One of the biggest traps I see people fall into is all-or-nothing thinking.

It looks like this:
❌ “If I can’t work out for an hour, it’s not worth it.”
❌ “If I slip up on my diet, the whole day is ruined.”
❌ “If I can’t do it perfectly, why even bother?”

The problem is, this mindset leads to burnout, guilt, and eventually quitting.

The reality is, progress doesn’t require perfection. It requires consistency. Even a 20-minute workout matters. Even one balanced meal after a splurge moves you forward. Small actions add up—especially when they’re repeated over time.

Instead of all-or-nothing, ask yourself:
👉 “What’s the best choice I can make for myself at this moment?”

That’s how results are built—not from being perfect, but from stacking better choices over time.

Progress, not perfection. That’s the path to lasting change.


Progress Beats PerfectionChasing perfection is the fastest way to burn out. Chasing progress is how you actually change....
09/16/2025

Progress Beats Perfection

Chasing perfection is the fastest way to burn out. Chasing progress is how you actually change.

The reality is, too many people start out thinking they need to do everything at once—work out every day, eat perfectly, cut out all “bad” foods. And within weeks, they feel like they’ve failed.

But success doesn’t come from going big and burning out. It comes from starting small and building momentum. One workout. One balanced meal. One better choice repeated consistently.

Those small wins stack up—and before you know it, you’re stronger, healthier, and more confident. Not because you were perfect, but because you kept moving forward.

Consistent persistence is what creates results. Progress always beats perfection.


What Habits Are You Building?The truth is, your life is shaped far more by your habits than by your motivation. Motivati...
09/12/2025

What Habits Are You Building?

The truth is, your life is shaped far more by your habits than by your motivation. Motivation will always come and go—but your habits are what stay.

Strong habits give you energy, confidence, and freedom. Weak habits drain your time, your health, and your potential.

Every choice you make is a brick in the foundation of your future. The question is: are you building habits that support the life you want—or ones that pull you further away from it?

What you need to know is, it doesn’t take an overhaul to see change. Start with one habit. Protect it. Then add another. Over time, those small steps compound into a strong life.

👉 If you’re ready to build habits that actually last—and have support to keep you consistent—I’d love to help you take that first step.


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85284

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