I’ve noticed that a LOT of things in fitness are cyclical. One year, a habit or tactic is the hot “new” thing and the next year, the pendulum has swung and now you should never do that thing. The latest trends are that calorie counting is the only scientific way to
Can a Wearable Help You Get Fit? Today, I want to talk about the technological revolution that is “wearables”. What are wearable devices? It’s any apple watch, smart watch, smart ring, gps watch, fitbit, or whoop strap type device that tracks things like steps, heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep,
Did you know there is a hierarchy of getting amazing results? It’s so easy to step over dollars to pick up pennies. Where should you focus your effort? There is a very important order of priority to your efforts. The below applies if your goals are strength, longevity, weight loss,
Fundamentals of Fat Loss Part V – Common Mistakes and Easy Fixes You have made it to the final chapter of the Fundamentals of Fat Loss! Parts I-IV I covered the basics, general nutrition for fat loss, what is/isn’t strength training, and getting plenty of protein. Today in Part
Fundamentals of Fat Loss Part IV – Get Plenty of Protein We are back! In Part I, we talked about an overview of what we need to do to lose fat. In Part II, I covered burning more calories than you take in. In Part III we went over
What is the best way for me to lose weight? How do I drop stubborn fat? When will these darn pants fit right? Why isn’t anything I’ve tried working?! These are some of the most common questions I get as a personal trainer. To be honest, I love them! It
It all comes down to choices. If you want to lose weight, have all-day energy, build muscle, enjoy the way your clothes fit you, or improve your overall health, making better, healthier, fitter choices is the way to go. But where do you begin? I say, anywhere! Once you
When one of the most prominent experts on anti-aging ends up recommending almost exactly what you already do with your personal training clients, you need to write about it! Dr. Peter Attia recently broke down the ideal cardio training both for longevity and performance. Wouldn’t it be a bummer
I know I am playing with fire a little with this title as the term “normal” has evolved over the years. Let’s talk about what is all too common and is not working well for our health and fitness in America. Despite whatever doom and gloom headlines of the moment,
I am a Marine Veteran on a mission to leave people better than I have found them. The best possible way I can do that is to get you to strength train 3 days per week, walk daily, and eat real food. In a world of majoring in the minors