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MAJOR PROGRESS UPDATE!

January 1, 2019
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| My Training Log

TIME FOR A MAJOR PROGRESS UPDATE!!! First photo: Jan. 1, 2019 — 192 pounds. This is me at present day after 18 months of lean bulking. Second photo: March 18, 2017 — 190 pounds. This was me two years ago after my last bulk. The difference is clear, and I couldn’t be more excited about […]

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Posted in My Training Log Tagged Body Transformation, BODYBUILDING, BODYBUILDING DIET, FITNESS, FITNESS DIET, Powerlifting, POWERLIFTING DIET

3 Keys to Building Strength

July 10, 2018
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| Training
Barbell and Weights

A common topic I often find myself talking about with clients is centered around how to get stronger. For many of us, we want to get stronger but don’t know the best way to do it. It’s not simply about lifting weights, though that is important. Rather, it’s a combination of factors that, when done […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Diet, FITNESS, Powerlifting, Program, Protein, Recovery, Rest, Sleep, Strength Training

Finding Time to be Creative

April 23, 2018
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Thought Bubble Light Bulb

The majority of my content is about health, fitness, training, nutrition, etc. Sometimes I like to focus on wellness topics, too, because your overall wellness can be a big factor that helps you reach your goals. Finding time to be creative is something that has really helped me push forward in various aspects of my […]

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Posted in Mindset Tagged Creativity, Creativity Sessions, Elite Creativity, Finding Time to Be Creative, FITNESS, Health, Wellness

What Supplements Should You Be Taking?

April 9, 2018
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| Nutrition
Pills with Fork and Knife

Supplements present an extremely confusing topic to navigate for anyone just getting in to fitness. Heck, it can be confusing for people who have been at it for years, too. We’re surrounded by clever marketing geared toward convincing you that all of your goals — get that perfect body, lift more weight, work out for […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Caffeine, Creatine, FITNESS, Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Protein, Supplementation, SUPPLEMENTS, Training, Whey Protein

Is It OK To Work Out When You’re Sick?

April 2, 2018
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| Training
Sick

Just last week, I struggled to be honest with myself to answer this question. That’s tough to do — be honest with yourself — when you’re in a groove with your training and nutrition. When everything is synchronized and clicking, it’s really hard to just stop everything and lay around all day, even if that’s […]

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Posted in Training Tagged FITNESS, Illness, Sick, Working Out

A Dieting Strategy for Every Holiday

March 29, 2018
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| Nutrition

Most holidays include the following: family, food and drinks on repeat. What’s a common outcome of all that fun? There’s a good chance you’ll step on the scale a few pounds heavier on Monday than you were on Friday. So how do we combat that? For starters, I don’t think restricting yourself during holidays, family […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Diet Plan, Easter Diet, Easter Dinner, Easter Recipes, Easter Sunday, FITNESS, FLEXIBLE DIETING

What is RPE in Fitness?

March 25, 2018
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| Training
Chris Gates Fitness Logo

When working with a coach or trainer, or by just browsing around the internet for fitness info, you might come across the RPE scale and wonder what the heck that is when it comes to fitness. What is RPE? What does RPE mean? How can the RPE scale be applied to your training? We’re going […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Autonomy, Coaching, FITNESS, Powerlifting, RPE Scale, Training, Weightlifting, What is RPE in Fitness

How to Enjoy Your Fitness

March 18, 2018
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If you’ve been following me on social media over the last few months (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), you may have noticed I’ve been trying to put a concerted effort towards showcasing how much you can enjoy your health and fitness while being consistent on a daily basis. Part of how I program exercise for clients and […]

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Posted in Mindset Tagged Enjoyment, Exercising, FITNESS, Fitness Lifestyle, Kath Barbadoro

Welcome to My Passion

March 11, 2018
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| General
Chris Gates

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.

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Posted in General Tagged FITNESS, Health and Fitness Coaching, Health Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching, Online Coaching

How I Lost 20 Pounds; Before/After Results

July 16, 2017
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| Nutrition, Training

Well, it’s complete. I finished my 102-day cut, and the results were just about exactly what I hoped for. Over that time, I lost a total of 21 pounds. At the beginning of my cut, I weighed as much as 190 pounds. At the end, I checked in as low as 169 pounds. Before I […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged BODYBUILDING, CUT DIET, CUT DIET TRAINING PROGRAM, FITNESS, HOW TO CUT WEIGHT, IIFYM, WEIGHT LOSS FITNESS PROGRAM, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS, WEIGHT LOSS TRAINING PROGRAM, WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION

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