Chris Gates Fitness · 50. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle? By: Chris Gates Are free weights better for building muscle than machines? Or vice versa? It’s a great question, and something a lot of people try to figure out when they step into a gym full of equipment. […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 19. Setting Up Your Fitness Routine (To see how this diet is playing out in real life give me a follow on Twitter or Instagram, where I’m sharing daily updates, tips, and tricks to lose weigh successfully!) Over the last few weeks, I’ve been running my new 3-Phase Diet Plan and documenting it for […]
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 […]
This at-home routine is going to focus on the back and biceps. Despite not using any heavy weights or equipment, you can still get a lot of good work in with just your body weight + a band. Pull ups kick things off and focus on the upper back. There are two different variations of […]
By: Chris Gates Something we all consider when going about our fitness routines is how many calories we’re burning. Your Apple Watch or Fitbit may give you a “calories burned” prediction. Most modern pieces of cardio equipment will also give an estimate on calorie expenditure. As I’ve written before, these totals are inaccurate. They are […]
If you lift weights consistently, chances are you’re going to live longer, look better and be more healthy. OK, it’s not as simple as that. There are more factors at play than simply, “pick up that weight and you’ll live longer!” How you’re living outside of your workouts also plays a significant role. But, research […]