By: Chris Gates There’s long been a theory that high-intensity interval training (HIIT cardio) is the best type of cardio for weight loss. HIIT became popular in the 2010’s and billed as optimal for weight loss. The claims were that it would put you in a fat burning zone and unlock weight loss potential you […]
By: Chris Gates If you’re a beginner and you want to get started with strength training, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, I’m going to help you build the best strength training program for beginners. And I’m glad you’re here, because I can absolutely relate to being a beginner with lifting weights. […]
In episode No. 51 of the podcast, I sit down with Jordan Syatt to talk about life, parenting, fitness, nutrition and so much more! This episode is available to watch on YouTube, or you can stream it anywhere you listen to podcasts. Jordan’s been instrumental in helping me develop as a coach, and I’m thrilled […]
By: Chris Gates When you want to build muscle, you’ll take every advantage you can get. And sometimes that means trying out some advanced lifting techniques, like supersets! But are supersets good for muscle growth? Will they help you build more muscle? Will they help you build it faster? Are supersets superior to the more […]
By: Chris Gates The dumbbell glute bridge is a fantastic exercise for overall health. This exercise is going to help you build a strong posterior chain, build muscle, prevent injury, improve balance, and more. And since so many folks are interested in building a bigger dump truck these days… Yeah, this will help with that, […]
By: Chris Gates Alright, so you want to get in good workouts from home? I respect that! Maybe it’s because you don’t like commuting to the gym, or you hate working out around tons of other people, or you’re tired of waiting to use equipment at the commercial gym. Or maybe you’re like millions of […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 50. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle? By: Chris Gates Are free weights better for building muscle than machines? Or vice versa? It’s a great question, and something a lot of people try to figure out when they step into a gym full of equipment. […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 55. How Much Weight Should You Lift to Build Muscle? By: Chris Gates To build muscle, you need to be strength training. But how much strength training should you do? How heavy should you lift? How intense should it be? How much is too much, and how little is too little? […]
Chris Gates Fitness · How Often Should You Rest From Weight Training? By: Chris Gates Regularly taking adequate time to rest and recover is crucial to making progress with weight training. I mean, think about it. You do all of that work, put in the hours in the gym each week… You want to see […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 46. How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat By: Chris Gates Build muscle, burn fat, and look great. It’s what everybody wants, right? Well I’ve got good news for you: you’ve come to the right place. In this article I’m going to outline exactly how to increase muscle mass while […]