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At-Home Workout Tips During the Coronavirus Outbreak

March 13, 2020
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| At Home Workouts, Podcast, Training

This is a challenging time for all of us, and for the foreseeable future more and more people will be working from home with the Coronavirus impacting our society. With that in mind, I put together an episode on exactly how we can put together quality at-home workouts with little to no equipment. I hope […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, Podcast, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Banded Exercises, Banded Workouts, Body Weight Exercises, Bodyweight Exercises, Coronavirus, COVID19, Resistance Bands

Exercise & Illness: How an Active Lifestyle Improves Health

March 10, 2020
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| General, Nutrition, Training

Hello, my friends! Chris and Anthony here with something new we’ve never done on the site before. Today we’re doing a hybrid chat-article in response to the current worldwide hysteria regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Anthony and I had a lively discussion via email that we wanted to publish for you to read through. It turned […]

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Posted in General, Nutrition, Training Tagged Cardio, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disease, Illness, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Sleep, Strength Training, Virus 1 Comment

Q&A3: Eating Late at Night, The Benefits of Creatine, and Proper Footwear for Squatting

March 8, 2020
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| Mindset, Training

In Q&A No. 3, we’re tackling a new round of topics based on: How late is “too late” to eat food for fat loss? Should you be taking creatine? Is it dangerous to squat in shoes? As always, if you have any questions you’d like answered in a future Q&A feel free to contact me […]

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Posted in Mindset, Training Tagged Creatine, Fat Loss, Footwear, MEAL TIMING, Metabolism, Preworkout, Shoes, Squats, SUPPLEMENTS, Weight Loss

Planning for Recovery in Your Fitness Routine: The De-Load Week

March 1, 2020
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Push Ups

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 […]

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Posted in Training Tagged De-Load Week, Hydration, Mental Fatigue, Muscular Fatigue, Nutrition, Program Design, Programming, Recovery, Rest Week, Training Volume

A Simple Approach to Losing Weight, or Maintaining a Healthy Weight

February 23, 2020
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| Nutrition, Training
How Many Steps A Day is Good For Better Health?

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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Aerobic Exercise, Exercise Selection, Fitness Program, Healthy Weight, Obesity, Running, Walking, Weight Lifting, Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance

Q&A2: How to Burn Belly Fat? The Military Fitness Plan? How to Control Cheat Days?

February 23, 2020
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| Nutrition, Training

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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Belly Fat, Cheat Day, Diet Break, Fat Burn, Military Fitness Program, Nutrition, Spot Burn, Training Program

Should You Take a Pre-Workout Supplement?

February 16, 2020
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| Nutrition, Training

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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Beta-Alanine, Betaine, Caffeine, Citrulline Malate, Dosage, Pre-Workout, Preworkout, Strength, Supplementation, SUPPLEMENTS

Q&A: Exercising While Sick, Gym Intimidation, & the 21-Day Program

February 9, 2020
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| Training

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 […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Gym Intimidation, Illness, Sick, Training While Sick, Working Out

The Keys to Being Consistent with Fitness and Nutrition

January 26, 2020
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| Nutrition, Training
Does Lifting Weights Burn More Fat Than Cardio?

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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Consistency, Lifestyle Habits, Nutrition, Online Coaching, Planner, Sleep Quality, Training

A Guide to Warming Up and Stretching

January 5, 2020
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| Training

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 […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Active Stretching, FITNESS, Foam Rolling, Online Coaching, Static Stretching, Stretching, Warming Up

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