Most people want to accomplish one thing: burn fat and build muscle. It’s the perfect combination, right? Slim down, but look muscular. Have a great physique that everyone wants. Most people want to do both of these things at the same exact time. And most of the time, you’ll hear one of these two claims: […]
Take one simple step to prevent gaining weight over any holiday. Literally, take a step. On to the scale. Weighing ourselves can be a touchy subject. Understandably, there can be hesitation and fear surrounding regular weigh-ins. It’s similar to why people don’t go to the doctor. You feel like something might be wrong, but you […]
I’m excited to announce Month-to-Month Coaching! Month-to-Month Coaching is a service for people who are looking for structure and a little bit of guidance along the way in their fitness journey. If you’ve ever wondered if what you’re doing in the gym is correct, or if you’ve ever felt lost when it comes to putting […]
What’s up everybody, and welcome to my website and my company, Chris Gates Fitness. If this is the first time you’re visiting, welcome! I’d like to take some time to explain to you what my mission is. And if you’ve already heard of me or my business before, thanks for stopping by and for spreading […]
“I want to feel healthy. What can I do?” Great question! Here’s what I’d suggest… There are four things that you should be able to adopt quickly sand easily in order to get healthier and feel better. 1. Drink Water We constantly underestimate the power of proper hydration for our overall well being. Try and […]
I couldn’t be more excited to let you all know that I’m officially open for business! I launched this website on March 11, to start sharing helpful information about fitness and nutrition with you. Now, there’s so much more to add to the mix! I’m officially in the business of online health and fitness coaching, […]
I’m not breaking new ground by writing that sleep is important. We all should know that. If you’re getting enough, good for you! If not, you should be doing what you can to get more of it. But how much sleep is enough? And how do we know if we’re not getting an adequate amount? […]
If you’re taking a few minutes to read this, thank you and welcome to something I’ve been dreaming about doing for a very long time. This is my passion project, my personal business, and my chance to truly utilize some of the skills and knowledge I have to help people.
I see this done wrong all the time. Someone at the gym will do a set, hop off their machine, step on the scale, then go back and do another set. Or, someone will step on a scale once, read the number, and then claim that as their weight for the next month. There are […]
I’m honestly not sure how widely adopted the idea of Holistic Fitness is, but it’s something I like to claim as my own through a lot of trial and error in my life of pursuing training. To me, Holistic Fitness is the idea that your training in the gym is extremely important, but it’s only one […]