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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]