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Q&A3: Eating Late at Night, The Benefits of Creatine, and Proper Footwear for Squatting

March 8, 2020
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| Mindset, Training

In Q&A No. 3, we’re tackling a new round of topics based on: How late is “too late” to eat food for fat loss? Should you be taking creatine? Is it dangerous to squat in shoes? As always, if you have any questions you’d like answered in a future Q&A feel free to contact me […]

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Posted in Mindset, Training Tagged Creatine, Fat Loss, Footwear, MEAL TIMING, Metabolism, Preworkout, Shoes, Squats, SUPPLEMENTS, Weight Loss

Podcast — You’re Not What Other People Say, You’re What You Say & Then Do

March 8, 2020
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This week’s episode is about empowerment. It’s about empowering you to feel like you can pursue the goals that you have, regardless of what other people day. Other people have opinions, but those opinions don’t impact your own actions. Believe in yourself, be positive and optimistic about your goals, and pursue them with passion! Let […]

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Posted in Podcast Tagged Empowerment, FITNESS, Mindset, Nutrition, Podcast

Podcast – A Simple Approach To Losing Weight, Or Maintaining A Healthy Weight

March 2, 2020
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Putting together your own plan to get up, get active, and lose weight can be daunting. From figuring out what exercises to do, to figuring out your nutrition plan, there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode, I break down managing both your fitness and nutrition into the basics to help you get a feel […]

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Posted in Podcast Tagged Diet Plan, Losing Weight, Nutrition Coaching, Nutrition Plan, Podcast, Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance

Planning for Recovery in Your Fitness Routine: The De-Load Week

March 1, 2020
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Push Ups

The typical narrative around achieving a health or fitness goal goes something like this… “Be prepared to bust your ass!” “You’re gonna live in the gym.” “It’s gonna take blood, sweat, tears, and suffering until you reach your goal!” It’s not often you walk into a gym and see the following motivational sayings. And by […]

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Posted in Training Tagged De-Load Week, Hydration, Mental Fatigue, Muscular Fatigue, Nutrition, Program Design, Programming, Recovery, Rest Week, Training Volume

Podcast – Q&A No. 2

February 25, 2020
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Welcome to the first episode of the Chris Gates Fitness Podcast! In episode 1, we dive into topics from this week’s Q&A, including: • What’s the best way to burn belly fat?• Should you try the Military Fitness Plan?• How can you avoid letting a “cheat day” turn into a “cheat week”? You can subscribe […]

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Posted in Podcast Tagged Belly Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cheat Day, Diet Break, Fat Burn, Military Fitness Program, Podcast

A Simple Approach to Losing Weight, or Maintaining a Healthy Weight

February 23, 2020
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How Many Steps A Day is Good For Better Health?

The concept of putting together a plan aimed at your goals can be daunting. “Should I run? Should I jump on the elliptical? Or are group fitness classes the best option?” “When I lift weights, should I lift heavy? I’ve heard low weight, high reps is best for losing weight… Is that true? What exercises […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Aerobic Exercise, Exercise Selection, Fitness Program, Healthy Weight, Obesity, Running, Walking, Weight Lifting, Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance

Q&A2: How to Burn Belly Fat? The Military Fitness Plan? How to Control Cheat Days?

February 23, 2020
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In Q&A No. 2, we’re tackling a new round of topics based on burning fat, picking a training program, and “cheat day” nutrition. As always, if you have any questions you’d like answered in a future Q&A feel free to contact me and I’ll add it to the mix! On to the questions… What exercises […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Belly Fat, Cheat Day, Diet Break, Fat Burn, Military Fitness Program, Nutrition, Spot Burn, Training Program

Should You Take a Pre-Workout Supplement?

February 16, 2020
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Pre-workouts are some of the most popular supplements on the market today, but do they actually work? And if they do, what ingredients actually make a difference? Are they safe? When should you take them, and how much should you take? That’s what we’re here to talk about. I hope by the end of this […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Beta-Alanine, Betaine, Caffeine, Citrulline Malate, Dosage, Pre-Workout, Preworkout, Strength, Supplementation, SUPPLEMENTS

The 2020 #MarchFitness Challenge!

February 16, 2020
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Hello, friends! It’s time to release the initial details of the 2020 #MarchFitness Challenge. As a huge sports fan, I’m always looking for ways to mesh sports with fitness and nutrition, and through a lot of thought and constant badgering of my friends and family, I think I’ve got an idea that will be a […]

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Posted in General Tagged March Fitness Challenge, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, Workouts 2 Comments

Why I Don’t Recommend the Keto Diet for Most People

February 9, 2020
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I’ve been wanting to write about the keto diet for a really long time. It’s been the diet craze of the last year or so, and everyone seems to be giving it a try. Don’t believe me? Check out the Google trends results on ketogenic diets since 2018. Many of you have suggested it to […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Adherence, Consistency, Diet Fad, Exit Strategy, Keto Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Ketosis, Nutrition Coaching, Plateau, Weight Loss

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