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How to Train to Build Muscle in 2026: A Simple Guide for Busy Adults

August 3, 2026
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How to Train to Build Muscl

Chris Gates Fitness · 181. How to Build Muscle in 2026 (A Simple Guide for Busy Adults) By: Chris Gates If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, you’ve probably been left with the impression that building muscle requires living in the gym, following an incredibly complicated workout program, and leaving every workout […]

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How to Find Time for Fitness When You’re Busy

July 15, 2026
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How to Find Time for Fitness When You're Busy

Chris Gates Fitness · 179. How to Find Time for Fitness (Even if You're Busy) By: Chris Gates “I don’t have time.” If you’ve ever said that about exercise, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s probably the number one reason people give for not taking better care of themselves. It’s usually not a lack of […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Batch Cooking, busy parents, Chris Gates Fitness, Consistency, Exercise, exercise tips, family health, fitness for busy parents, fitness motivation, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Meal Prep, Online Fitness Coach, productivity, Strength Training, Sustainable Fitness, time management, Weight Loss, workout tips, Workouts Leave a comment

How to Not Gain Weight on a Holiday | 4 Simple Strategies

November 9, 2023
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How to Not Gain Weight on a Holiday

The holiday season is one of the most fun times of year. But at the same time, it’s incredibly challenging from a health and fitness perspective.

Let’s talk about how to not gain weight on a holiday.

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Posted in General Tagged Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Christmas, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Gain Weight, Healthy Lifestyle, Holiday Diet, New Years, Thanksgiving, Weight Loss 2 Comments

How to Get Motivated to Eat Healthy and Exercise – 13 Tips

April 17, 2023
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How to Get Motivated to Eat Healthy and Exercise

After you get started and the excitement wears off, you’ve probably wondered about how to get motivated to eat healthy and exercise.

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Consistency, Eat Healthy, Exercise, Goal Setting, Healthy Lifestyle, Motivated, Motivation, Nutrition, Strength Training, Tracking Calories

A Sleep Routine That Works

November 15, 2020
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Chris Gates Fitness · 26. A Sleep Routine That Works By: Chris Gates A large part of getting good sleep comes from your routine. Scratch that. EVERYTHING about getting good sleep comes your routine. A sleep routine is crucial for transitioning your body from being awake to being asleep, and getting in a good routine […]

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Posted in General Tagged Alcohol, Caffeine, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Sleep Debt, Sleep Health, Sleep Quality, Sleep Research, Sleep Routine, Technology

How Much Does Sleep Affect Training Performance?

November 8, 2020
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Chris Gates Fitness · 25. How Much Does Sleep Impact Training Performance? By: Chris Gates We’ve all been on one side or the other when it comes to this topic. You can probably attest to how much better, more energetic, and motivated you feel when you head to the gym after a good night’s rest. […]

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Posted in General Tagged Alcohol, Caffeine, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Sleep Debt, Sleep Health, Sleep Quality, Sleep Research, Sleep Routine, Technology

Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Bodybuilding, & Pursuing Goals with Loran Sekely

June 22, 2020
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Chris Gates and Loran Sekely Podcasting

Chris Gates Fitness · 15. Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Bodybuilding, & Pursuing Goals With Loran Sekely Loran Sekely joined me on this week’s episode of the podcast to talk about all things healthy living, fitness, and nutrition. In our discussion, we dive into: Adjusting training and nutrition to quarantine What got Loran into fitness What his […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Podcast, Training Tagged BODYBUILDING, COVID-19, COVID19, Diet Plan, Fitness Lifestyle, Fitness Podcast, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle Habits, Nutrition Podcast, Quarantine

Making People Happy, Healthy, and Strong

March 18, 2019
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Chris Gates

What’s up everybody, and welcome to my website and my company, Chris Gates Fitness. If this is the first time you’re visiting, welcome! I’d like to take some time to explain to you what my mission is. And if you’ve already heard of me or my business before, thanks for stopping by and for spreading […]

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Posted in General Tagged FITNESS, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Lifestyle Habits, Mission, Online Fitness Coaching, Online Nutrition Coaching

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