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5 Tips For Exercising While Working at Home

March 22, 2020
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| At Home Workouts, Podcast, Training

I’m writing this article in the midst of social distancing, self-quarantine, and a massive switch to remote working conditions while people around the world deal with the ramifications of COVID-19 and the Coronavirus. I, like most of you, am trying to figure this all out on the fly. After an extended period of time working […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, Podcast, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Bedtime Routine, Discipline, FITNESS, Morning Routine, Nutrition, Resistance Training, Working From Home

“Deck of Death” Workout Routine

March 15, 2020
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| At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training

Here’s a workout you can do easily from the comfort of your own home with minimal equipment. It’s called the “deck of death.” I challenge you to give this a shot and let me know what you think! I tested this out and think you’ll really enjoy it. Read through the instructions below on the […]

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Posted in At Home Workouts, My Training Log, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deck of Death, FITNESS

Podcast — You’re Not What Other People Say, You’re What You Say & Then Do

March 8, 2020
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| Podcast
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This week’s episode is about empowerment. It’s about empowering you to feel like you can pursue the goals that you have, regardless of what other people day. Other people have opinions, but those opinions don’t impact your own actions. Believe in yourself, be positive and optimistic about your goals, and pursue them with passion! Let […]

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Posted in Podcast Tagged Empowerment, FITNESS, Mindset, Nutrition, Podcast

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

The Case for Taking a Personalized Approach to Training and Nutrition

December 30, 2019
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| Nutrition, Training

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work. In a lot of cases, it results in a moderate amount of progress that leads to a plateau. What do I mean by “one size fits all?” I’m talking about group classes, generic plans, or trends (such as a diet craze or style of fitness). Please don’t get me […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Coaching, FITNESS, Nutrition, Personalization, Program Design

21-Day Jump Start Program

December 24, 2019
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| General

Hit the button to grab your own copy of the program! If you have any questions before you get started, or as you’re running the program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and ask questions. You’ll find my e-mail and website URL at the bottom of each page of the program. Additionally, you […]

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Posted in General Tagged 21 Day Program, BODYBUILDING, Cardio, FITNESS, Nutrition, Powerlifting, Strength and Conditioning, Strength Training, Weightlifting

Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine, Training, & Nutrition

June 9, 2019
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| Nutrition, Training

HEADS UP: Before diving into this post, I want to let you know it’s a pretty long read. I’ve broken the article up into four parts: 1. Background Information 2. Caffeine’s Effect on Your Diet3. Caffeine’s Effect on Strength4. Caffeine’s Effect on Endurance5. Application and TakeawaysScroll down to one of those headings to jump to […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Caffeine, Coffee, Diet, Endurance Training, Ergogenic, FITNESS, Nutrition, Preworkout, Strength, Strength Training, Training

“This is the perfect program because it holds you accountable”

April 8, 2019
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| Client Testimonials

“If someone is trying at the gym, but doesn’t really know what to do, or can’t seem to be consistent, this is the perfect program for it because it almost holds them accountable since they have a schedule to stick to. There are probably a lot of coaches out there that would throw the template […]

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Consistency, FITNESS, Nutrition, Online Coaching, Online Fitness Coaching, Structure

How to Track “Calories Burned” Correctly and Create Progress

April 7, 2019
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| Training
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I have some good news, and I have some bad news. Good news: tracking “calories burned” via wearable technology (Fitbit, Apple Watch, etc.) or on a piece of cardio equipment can be valuable. Bad news: The “calories burned” this equipment gives you is, at best, inaccurate, and at worst wildly off base. If you run […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Apple Watch, Cardio, Cardio Equipment, Fitbit, FITNESS, Spin Bike, Tracking Calories Burned

My 2019 Cut, Weeks 6-7: This is Where it Gets Difficult

March 24, 2019
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| My Training Log
Week 7 Weight Chart

Hi, everyone! It’s been two weeks since I last touched base with an update on my current cut, and a lot has happened since then. My wife and I traveled to Boston for a weekend, my birthday came and went, and a mixture of progress and struggles took place. It’s been a whirlwind, but now […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged Body Transformation, Cutting, De-Load Week, Diet Plan, FITNESS, MACROS, Nutrition, Strength Training, Training, Weight Loss Plan

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