The following article just showed up on my news feed, and I thought it was a satirical piece, but no, it is real, and it is really really BAD. Follow these instructions: Click here to get misinformed! Prepare to boldly go where no real fitness enthusiast should go for information Now do this: Okay, nowContinue reading “The Pure Stupidity of This Article…”
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The Power of Grip: Not Just For Popeye
Grip strength is one of the most overlooked elements of strength training and fitness. It is not just for strong men who are trying to bend nails in half or crush hand grippers rated at over 300 lbs. of force. Think about how important your grip really is. It doesn’t even have to involve aContinue reading “The Power of Grip: Not Just For Popeye”
Eat Your Veggies…Finally!
Eat more vegetables. It can be heard everywhere, and by every expert that has ever written in the pages of fitness and health magazines, spoken on different day time talk shows, and even spoke to you at your local exercise and health establishment. Sure, it sounds like it is a good idea andContinue reading “Eat Your Veggies…Finally!”
#1 Motivational Strategy
Flashback to Jan 1st… The following is my number one tip on staying motivated. It’s not some shock therapy, or deprivation punishment. It’s not a 12 step process to becoming a better person. It is however, the most motivational “person” you will ever meet. More motivational than me, Jillian Michaels, Trainer Bob, that other guy onContinue reading “#1 Motivational Strategy”
Dehydration, Not Just A Summer Problem
For those of you that live in Wisconsin, you probably have realized that it is pretty cold out. We made it this far, but winter is now here! One thing we tend to forget about in the winter is our water intake. Just because it’s not hot out, we can still lose water just asContinue reading “Dehydration, Not Just A Summer Problem”
Ladies, Lift Heavy Things!
“No woman should lift more than 3 pounds…” – Tracey Anderson (Trainer to the Stars) Okay, maybe I shouldn’t rip on her too much because she clearly trains some big names and has done something right over her career, but really? Things that weigh more than 3 pounds include: Gym bags Your purse (maybe) YourContinue reading “Ladies, Lift Heavy Things!”
Take 15 in 15
Hopefully everyone is feeling great, revitalized, not hung over, and ready to kick off a healthy new year!…or not… As many of you may know, I am all about encouraging others to live happy, healthy, complete lives full-time, not part-time. I am also a huge fan of keeping things simple and not overwhelming others withContinue reading “Take 15 in 15”
Un-Miked Friday: What Drives Me to (Help You) Succeed?
Un-Miked, like uncensored or unplugged, or something like that…oh well, I like it. Anyways, today is a shorty but a goody. I have been asked two questions numerous times: 1) How did you get into your field, and how do you keep going? and 2) How can I be successful at (weight loss, muscle gain,Continue reading “Un-Miked Friday: What Drives Me to (Help You) Succeed?”
Healthy For the Holidays
The holidays are a tough time to stay on track if you are trying to lose weight. FACT! Notice I said “tough time” and not impossible. The second you tell yourself that it is impossible, is the second you set yourself up for failure. It is hard, but just like anything else worth achieving, ifContinue reading “Healthy For the Holidays”
Mike Uncensored: Don’t Get Healthy – LIVE Healthy
“I’m going to lose 30 pounds in a year” “I’m going to do this new boot camp for 3 months” “I’m signing up for this 10k and training for it” These are all great goals. They involve a specific target, training, and a time frame. However, they also leave one element out, or rather, includeContinue reading “Mike Uncensored: Don’t Get Healthy – LIVE Healthy”