Chris Gates Fitness · 181. How to Build Muscle in 2026 (A Simple Guide for Busy Adults) By: Chris Gates If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, you’ve probably been left with the impression that building muscle requires living in the gym, following an incredibly complicated workout program, and leaving every workout […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 180. Why Every Adult Should Focus on Building Muscle in 2026 By: Chris Gates For years, I’ve spent a lot of time talking about fat loss. If you’ve read other articles on my website, listened to my podcast, or followed my social media content for any length of time, you’ve probably […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 179. How to Find Time for Fitness (Even if You're Busy) By: Chris Gates “I don’t have time.” If you’ve ever said that about exercise, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s probably the number one reason people give for not taking better care of themselves. It’s usually not a lack of […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 178. A Vacation Health & Fitness Guide for Busy Parents By: Chris Gates If you’re anything like the clients I coach, vacations can create a weird mix of excitement and anxiety. You’re looking forward to getting away. Spending time with family. Relaxing. Eating at restaurants. Having dessert. Maybe enjoying a few […]
By: Chris Gates Like many people, Greg didn’t struggle with losing weight. He struggled with keeping it off. Over the years, he had successfully reached a healthy weight several times. The problem wasn’t whether he could lose weight. The problem was sustainability. Every time life got busy, routines slipped, old habits returned, and the weight […]
By: Chris Gates Brad knew he needed a change, but like many busy adults, he struggled to figure out where to start. “When signing up for Chris’s scholarship program, I was hoping to get some kind of baseline for training and getting my body back to where I wanted it to be,” Brad said. “I […]
By: Chris Gates Dan came into coaching at a transition point in his fitness journey. After spending roughly a year and a half focused heavily on marathon training and completing two marathons, he found himself in excellent cardiovascular shape, but noticeably lacking strength. At the same time, life had become busier. A new office-based job, […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 167. How Dan Lost 65 Pounds as a Busy Dad — and Built a Life That Works By: Chris Gates When Dan reached out in June of 2025, he was at the heaviest weight of his life. He was tired, uncomfortable, and out of breath doing everyday tasks. As a full-time […]
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Chris Gates Fitness · 165. From Burnout to Balance: Ryan’s 80-Pound Transformation By: Chris Gates When Ryan first started his 1-on-1 coaching journey in 2022, he was living a life that many parents and busy professionals will recognize. He cared about his health. He wanted to be consistent. And he genuinely wanted to feel strong […]