Corey Shader

 Originally published in The Santa Clarita Valley Signal . Motivation isn’t a constant. Even the most dedicated fitness professionals have off days when energy dips, focus scatters, and the last thing you want to do is hit the gym. But those moments don’t have to derail your progress. With the right mindset and a few strategic tools, you can stay consistent, even on the tough days.  Corey Shader , a Strength and Conditioning Coach with years of experience helping clients build lasting habits, believes consistency drives real progress. He’s seen firsthand that what you do when you don’t feel like showing up makes a difference.  Discipline First, Feelings Second   There’s a reason people say discipline beats motivation. Motivation comes and goes, but habits—especially small, doable ones—can keep you grounded when things get hectic.  For Corey Shader , it’s about creating simple routines that reduce the need for willpower. That could mean working out at the same ti...

 Originally published on techbullion.com . From wall-mounted AI machines to app-driven resistance training, fitness is undergoing a high-tech transformation. Brands like Tonal, Vitruvian, and Speediance now offer sleek, screen-filled systems that promise to replace your gym and personal trainer. They boast features like adaptive resistance, virtual coaching, and real-time performance tracking, all without a single dumbbell in sight. But as the fitness tech trend picks up speed,  Strength & Conditioning Coach Corey Shader  invites us to slow down and ask: Do these machines build strength—or just buzz? What Smart Gym Equipment Can Do (and Can’t) Smart machines and EGYM programs shine when it comes to structure, engagement, and data. They track reps, time under tension, rest periods, and form alignment—features that mimic a personal trainer’s watchful eye. For beginners or time-strapped users, that can be a game-changer. But tech can’t teach you to feel a proper hinge or...