This is a new content format I want to do regularly moving forward. I get a ton of questions via social media, private messages, and email. Between everything, the questions I get are often on topics that would benefit everyone. So without further ado… Let’s dive into this week’s questions. I’ve been sick lately and […]
CGF Note: Anthony Daniels has graciously offered to lend his medical expertise to Chris Gates Fitness. Anthony will write articles to help you learn more about your body, how it works, and what we can do to fine-tune our lifestyles in order to be happy, healthy, and strong. He graduated from Georgia Southern University in […]
Since Jan. 1, the most popular phrase I’ve heard from people is this: “I’m motivated to change, but my biggest problem is being consistent.” My response is always the same: “It’s common. Don’t beat yourself up. But let’s figure out how to be consistent in the future.” New Years Resolutions, while often mocked, are a […]
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, and I thought I’d share a recipe with all of you that can help keep your game-watch parties healthy and enjoyable! This recipe is insanely easy, and if you like tacos (who the hell doesn’t like tacos?) then you’re in for a treat. Here’s what you need: Crock Pot […]
When it comes to dieting, whether trying to build muscle or burn off unwanted fat, the process should be simple. For whatever reason, we take it to extreme levels and make it waaayyy more difficult than it needs to be. Before answering what I see as the biggest dieting mistake, I crowdsourced Twitter for some […]
In this video, I go over a number of items related to weighing and measuring your food to help you do it easily and accurately. Calories are hiding in places we don’t often think of, and nutrition labels can be misleading sometimes. Let’s break down what to look for and what to do so you […]
One of my favorite ways to create and share content with all of you is to take a question from one of my clients and turn it into an article. I figure if they have a certain question, you might have that question, too. That’s what I’m doing here, and the topic is sleep and […]
After releasing the 21-Day Jump Start Program, I received the following question: “What should I do about warming up and stretching?” I interpreted this question to include: How should you warm up before a workout? When should you stretch? How should you stretch? What other forms of warming up are available? These are all great […]
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work. In a lot of cases, it results in a moderate amount of progress that leads to a plateau. What do I mean by “one size fits all?” I’m talking about group classes, generic plans, or trends (such as a diet craze or style of fitness). Please don’t get me […]
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