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10 Insanely Simple Tips to Lose Fat in 2025

December 23, 2024
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10 Insanely Simple Things to Lose Fat in 2025

Fat loss doesn’t have to be complicated. There are a few core principles that you can use in order to lose fat quickly and efficiently — all while making progress you can sustain.

And that’s exactly what I’m going to map out for you in this article!

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Posted in General Tagged Alcohol, Body Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Daily Step Count, Fat Loss, Fiber, Lose Fat, Protein, Strength Training

Is Cardio or Weights Better for Losing Weight?

November 12, 2024
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Is Cardio or Weights Better for Losing Weight?

In this article, I’ll break down the the pros and cons of both cardio and lifting weights so that you can put together a weight loss plan that works! Along the way, we’ll cover the crucial role of a calorie deficit, dispel common misconceptions about weight loss, and MUCH more.

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Posted in Training Tagged Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Fat Loss, Lifting Weights, Lose Weight, Losing Weight, Spot-Reducing Fat, Strength Training, Weight Loss, Workout Schedule

How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Workout?

November 7, 2022
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How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Workout?

If you’ve ever wondered about how many calories do you burn in a workout, I’ll teach you everything you need to know in this article!

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Burn Calories, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Surplus, Calories Burned, Cardio, Fitness Trackers, Lifting Weights, Weight Gain, Weight Loss

Is Cardio Bad For Muscle Growth?

June 27, 2022
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Is Cardio Bad For Muscle Growth?

This article dives into what the research says about cardio and how it impacts muscle growth, and outlines key concepts that you should understand to get the most out of your training.

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Posted in Training Tagged Cardio, Concurrent Training, Endurance Training, High-Impact Cardio, High-Intensity Cardio, Interference Effect, Long-Duration Cardio, Muscle Growth, Strength Training, Workout Schedule

How to Get Started With A Fitness Routine?

June 20, 2022
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How to get started with a fitness routine

By: Chris Gates It’s one of the most popular questions in all of fitness: How do I get started? It just seems like there’s so much you need to know, but no way to figure it all out and piece things together. How often should you lift weights? Do you need to do cardio? If […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Beginner Fitness, Cardio, Consistency, Daily Activity, Exercise Advice, Exercise For Health, Fitness Beginner, Fitness Routine, Lift Weights, Strength Training

Does Lifting Weights Burn More Fat Than Cardio?

March 7, 2022
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Does Lifting Weights Burn More Fat Than Cardio?

By: Chris Gates In the quest to lose weight, you’ve probably asked yourself the following question: does lifting weights burn more fat than cardio? What form of exercise is going to maximize your fat loss progress? Is doing cardio going to be optimal for burning fat? Or will lifting weights be the key to you […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Body Recomposition, Burn Body Fat, Burn Calories, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Fat Loss, Lifting Weights, Strength Training

How Many Steps A Day is Good For Better Health?

February 21, 2022
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How Many Steps A Day is Good For Better Health?

By: Chris Gates In this article, I’m going to walk (no pun intended) you through exactly how many steps a day is good for better health. And let’s address something right off the bat… Daily steps are INCREDIBLY POWERFUL for your overall health. New research has shown a clear association between increases in daily steps […]

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Posted in General Tagged All Cause Mortality Rate, Blood Pressure, Cardio, Daily Step Count, Heart Rate, Mortality Rate, Risk of Death, Step Count, Step Count Goal, Walking

Jordan Syatt Podcast on Staying Fit As a Parent, Cardio for Heart Health, and Achieving Sustainable Progress

February 6, 2022
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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 […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Cardio, Fat Loss, Heart Health, Jordan Syatt, Parenting, Strength Training, Sustainable Fitness, Sustainable Weight Loss, Weight Loss

How to Make a Calorie Deficit Easier

January 21, 2022
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Chris Gates Fitness · 64. How to Make A Calorie Deficit Easier By: Chris Gates If you can get yourself in a calorie deficit consistently, you’ll lose body fat. It’s as simple as that. But that’s not to say being in a calorie deficit consistently is “easy.” In fact, it’s not. It’s a challenge. And […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Deficit Diet, Cardio, Daily Calorie Deficit, High Volume Foods, Hydration, Strength Training, Tracking Calories, Water

How to Know If I’m in a Calorie Deficit

October 17, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 49. How to Know if You're in a Calorie Deficit By: Chris Gates The calorie deficit is both the most impactful and most mysterious thing in the entire fitness and nutrition world. I’m kind of kidding, but also I’m not. So many people want to be in a calorie deficit. I’m […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Burn Calories, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Energy Balance, Energy Deficit, Fat Loss, Progress Pictures, Strength Training, Track Nutrition, Waistline Measurements

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