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Tag: Nutrition

Opinion: The Future of Personal Fitness

April 19, 2020
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| Podcast, Training

The longer we are indoors, social distancing, wearing masks in public, and adjusting to COVID-19, the more I find myself thinking about what the future of personal fitness is going to look like. Originally when stay-at-home orders we enforced, my focus was on the short-term. I mapped out tons of at-home workout ideas for myself […]

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Posted in Podcast, Training Tagged At Home Workouts, Coronavirus, COVID-19, FITNESS, Nutrition, Online Coaching, Online Personal Trainer, Personal Fitness, Personal Training

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

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

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

March 8, 2020
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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

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

March 1, 2020
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| Training
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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

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

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

Recipe: Salsa Chicken Tacos

January 26, 2020
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| Nutrition
Salsa Chicken Tacos

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, and I thought I’d share a recipe with all of you that can help keep your game-watch parties healthy and enjoyable! This recipe is insanely easy, and if you like tacos (who the hell doesn’t like tacos?) then you’re in for a treat. Here’s what you need: Crock Pot […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Nutrition, Recipe, Salsa Chicken Tacos, Salsa Chicken Tacos Recipe, Super Bowl, Super Bowl Party, Super Bowl Party Recipe

The Biggest Dieting Mistake People Make

January 19, 2020
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| Nutrition

When it comes to dieting, whether trying to build muscle or burn off unwanted fat, the process should be simple. For whatever reason, we take it to extreme levels and make it waaayyy more difficult than it needs to be. Before answering what I see as the biggest dieting mistake, I crowdsourced Twitter for some […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calories, Diet Mistakes, Dieting Mistakes, Dramatic Changes, Elimination Diet, Keto Diet, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching, Nutrition Tracking

How to Weigh and Measure Your Food

January 19, 2020
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| Nutrition

In this video, I go over a number of items related to weighing and measuring your food to help you do it easily and accurately. Calories are hiding in places we don’t often think of, and nutrition labels can be misleading sometimes. Let’s break down what to look for and what to do so you […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Measure Food, Nutrition, Nutrition Tracking, Weight Food

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