The Field Notes

Coaching, straight from the floor.

Real articles from real coaches — built for busy Chicago professionals who want structure, strength, and consistency that actually lasts.

Getting Started

How to Start Working Out Again After Years Off (Without Wrecking Yourself)

A calm, realistic 4-week plan for getting back into the gym after years away — what to do, what to skip, and how to stop the start-stop cycle for good.

Jun 10, 20268 min read

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Nutrition

High-Protein Eating for People Who Don't Have Time to Cook

How to hit your protein target on a packed schedule — simple meal templates, grocery-store shortcuts, and what to order when you're eating out in Chicago.

May 20, 20269 min read

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Consistency

How to Keep Training Through a Brutal Work Season

A minimum-effective-dose plan for staying strong when your schedule falls apart — what to protect, what to cut, and how to return without starting over.

May 6, 20267 min read

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Training

Strength Training for Busy Professionals in Chicago: A Realistic Weekly Plan

A coach-built weekly strength plan for busy Chicago professionals. Three days, real structure, no guesswork — built to actually fit your schedule.

Apr 22, 20269 min read

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Women's Training

Strength Training for Women Over 30: What Actually Changes Your Body

What busy women in their 30s and 40s should actually focus on in the gym to feel stronger, leaner, and more confident — without spending their life there.

Apr 8, 202610 min read

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Coaching

Small Group Training vs Personal Training vs the Big-Box Gym: Which One Actually Works?

An honest breakdown of small-group coaching, 1:1 personal training, and big-box gyms — and which one fits your goals, schedule, and budget.

Mar 25, 20268 min read

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