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Tag: Strength Training

The Best Barbell Exercises For Beginners

June 13, 2022
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The Best Barbell Exercises For Beginners

By: Chris Gates If you want to get strong, training with barbells is definitely going to help. But if you’re a beginner to lifting weights, it’s important to approach lifting with a barbell in a safe and responsible way. Because let’s face it… Lifting with a barbell requires proper form and technique. Learning proper form […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Barbell Exercises, Beginner Barbell Exercises, Beginner Fitness, Bench Press, Bodyweight Row, Box Squat, Build Strength, Deadlift, Inverted Row, Strength Training

Michelle’s Amazing Journey With Strength Training

April 23, 2022
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Dani Progress Pictures Front/Back

By: Chris Gates This is my friend Michelle, and I want to tell you a little bit about her story. Because Michelle and I worked together for well over a year, and her journey is inspiring! Michelle lives in Los Angeles, and she reached out to me in January of 2021 looking to develop a […]

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Build Strength, Online Fitness Coaching, Online Personal Training, Strength Training

The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

March 28, 2022
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The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

By: Chris Gates If you’re interested in leaning out, building some muscle, and getting your body ready for a summer of fun at the beach and pool, then you’ve come to the right place! The ultimate get fit for summer workout plan is here to help. In this article, I’m going to outline six specific […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Fit For Summer, Meal Prep, Strength Training, Summer Workout Plan, Tracking Calories, Workout Schedule

Does Lifting Weights Burn More Fat Than Cardio?

March 7, 2022
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Does Lifting Weights Burn More Fat Than Cardio?

By: Chris Gates In the quest to lose weight, you’ve probably asked yourself the following question: does lifting weights burn more fat than cardio? What form of exercise is going to maximize your fat loss progress? Is doing cardio going to be optimal for burning fat? Or will lifting weights be the key to you […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Body Recomposition, Burn Body Fat, Burn Calories, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Fat Loss, Lifting Weights, Strength Training

The Best Strength Training Program For Beginners

February 14, 2022
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The Best Strength Training Program for Beginners

By: Chris Gates If you’re a beginner and you want to get started with strength training, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, I’m going to help you build the best strength training program for beginners. And I’m glad you’re here, because I can absolutely relate to being a beginner with lifting weights. […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Compound Exercise, Deadlifting, Pressing, Progressive Overload, Rowing, Squatting, Strength Training, Strength Training for Beginners

Jordan Syatt Podcast on Staying Fit As a Parent, Cardio for Heart Health, and Achieving Sustainable Progress

February 6, 2022
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In episode No. 51 of the podcast, I sit down with Jordan Syatt to talk about life, parenting, fitness, nutrition and so much more! This episode is available to watch on YouTube, or you can stream it anywhere you listen to podcasts. Jordan’s been instrumental in helping me develop as a coach, and I’m thrilled […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Cardio, Fat Loss, Heart Health, Jordan Syatt, Parenting, Strength Training, Sustainable Fitness, Sustainable Weight Loss, Weight Loss

Are Supersets Good for Muscle Growth?

January 30, 2022
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By: Chris Gates When you want to build muscle, you’ll take every advantage you can get. And sometimes that means trying out some advanced lifting techniques, like supersets! But are supersets good for muscle growth? Will they help you build more muscle? Will they help you build it faster? Are supersets superior to the more […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, Hypertrophy, Muscle Damage, Muscle Engagement, Muscle Growth, Strength Training, Supersets, Supersetting, Training Intensity, Training Volume

How to Make a Calorie Deficit Easier

January 21, 2022
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Chris Gates Fitness · 64. How to Make A Calorie Deficit Easier By: Chris Gates If you can get yourself in a calorie deficit consistently, you’ll lose body fat. It’s as simple as that. But that’s not to say being in a calorie deficit consistently is “easy.” In fact, it’s not. It’s a challenge. And […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Calorie Deficit Diet, Cardio, Daily Calorie Deficit, High Volume Foods, Hydration, Strength Training, Tracking Calories, Water

How Big Should My Calorie Surplus Be to Build Muscle?

November 10, 2021
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By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle, you need to do a few things correctly. You need to train smart, and train hard. You need to recover from that training so that you can continue to train hard. You need a nutrition plan that supports both what you’re doing in the gym, and […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Calories, Muscle Building Diet, Muscle Growth, Nutrition, Protein, Sleep Quality, Strength Training, Training Volume

How to Know If I’m in a Calorie Deficit

October 17, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 49. How to Know if You're in a Calorie Deficit By: Chris Gates The calorie deficit is both the most impactful and most mysterious thing in the entire fitness and nutrition world. I’m kind of kidding, but also I’m not. So many people want to be in a calorie deficit. I’m […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Burn Calories, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Energy Balance, Energy Deficit, Fat Loss, Progress Pictures, Strength Training, Track Nutrition, Waistline Measurements

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