Friday at the gym…it’s arm day. #FatArmFridays #ArmDay #BisandTrisForDayz The above would describe my 4 years of high school, and most of my college years as well. Most guys who are into working out will agree with this statement to some extent. Fridays were always the day where your would hit every variation ofContinue reading “Why Everyone Should Train Their Arms Directly”
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What is the best diet?
Yesterday a friend asked me, “so what do you think the best diet is?” Talk about a tough question…so why not answer it with the easiest cop out answer. The best diet for someone is the diet that they can enjoy, stick to, get results on, and maintain an optimal level of health atContinue reading “What is the best diet?”
Eat Less – Exercise More is WRONG
If you read anything today, it should be this. For years, I myself told people, “exercise more, eat less – thats how you lose weight!” This is true. Unfortunately, I disagree with this statement completely now. Yes, I can change my views on things too, I am human. So why is is wrong, andContinue reading “Eat Less – Exercise More is WRONG”
Stop Overthinking Everything Diet and Exercise
Being in the industry, I see a lot of opposing viewpoints when it comes to nutrition and exercise. I can see why it is so confusing for the average person to figure out what they NEED to be doing. Here is a great realization that I have made recently – the fitness/nutrition world is justContinue reading “Stop Overthinking Everything Diet and Exercise”
Sit More Than 50% of the Day? You Need These 6 Exercises
When we hear about exercises for sitting all day, we often hear about stretches for the hips and low back. Hardly ever addressed, is the upper back – especially the thoracic spine. When we sit at our desk, computer, in our car, or for 20 minutes at a time on the toilet mindlessly browsing InstagramContinue reading “Sit More Than 50% of the Day? You Need These 6 Exercises”
Don’t Forget to Train THIS Muscle Group!
“How much ya bench?” – Most Bro’s in the gym. “I want to have toned arms” – Most women. A large majority of people who approach lifting on their own are often quick to jump to the “typical” exercises – bench, curls, shoulder presses, some leg stuff, and abs. But what about your back?Continue reading “Don’t Forget to Train THIS Muscle Group!”
The Healthy Foods That May Be Keeping You Fat
No single food will inherently make you fat, and no single food will inherently make you slim down. You could eat 100% “clean” and still gain weight if your calories are too high. You could eat 100% “crap” and lose weight if your calories are under your maintenance. (You would probably feel like crapContinue reading “The Healthy Foods That May Be Keeping You Fat”
Sorry, You Can’t Spot Reduce, BUT You Can Spot Develop
Spot reduction – the process of exercising a certain muscle group or part of the body with the goal of melting away fat from that exact area. Think of the bro’s doing millions of crunches the week before spring break in college to get their abs. Or the lady walking sideways up a stepContinue reading “Sorry, You Can’t Spot Reduce, BUT You Can Spot Develop”
Starting Strength Training From Absolute ZERO (Video Guides)
Strength training is growing in popularity among average Joe’s and Jane’s, which is friggin awesome! I write about it’s importance all the time, and how it is literally the fountain of youth (when done correctly). But what if you have absolutely no experience, are afraid, or have zero clue where to start and what toContinue reading “Starting Strength Training From Absolute ZERO (Video Guides)”
You Can’t Always Run Away The Fat
Sure, go from zero running to some running to lots of running and you will probably lose some weight. But then what? I’ve seen it, in people I know, in people I read about, in people I see out in public…the weight loss stalls. Now, I used to be that meathead that would sayContinue reading “You Can’t Always Run Away The Fat”