1. Experience One big misconception people have about the fitness industry is that if you have made yourself fit or strong that you can make someone else fit or strong too. In reality, it actually takes experience and practice working with other people to become better at helping other people move correctly in challenging circumstances …
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5 ways to fight food cravings and keep useless guilt at bay 1. Plan a cheat day Plan is the operative word here. Limiting carbs is tough. If you’re coming off a sugar addiction, your body is craving the rush. It is not acceptable to declare a cheat day when the craving hits. Instead, schedule …
The one place everyone wants to lose weight first, is around the abdomen. Belly fat (medically known as visceral fat) is particularly dangerous because it suffocates organs. It is also closely linked with colorectal cancer, diabetes, high LDL (bad) cholesterol and low HDL (good) cholesterol. Aside from the life-threatening health risks, the worst thing about …
Just one year ago I got my first pull-up. If you’re not there yet, read here to get to a single pull up. It was thrilling to be able to finally complete something I was working hard towards, but I quickly realized, it was not satisfying enough to just do one. So my new goal …
It’s here! America’s most indulgent holiday, Thanksgiving, is upon us. If you’ve been working out and keeping active, it’s time to strategize how to approach the turkey table. Use these guidelines to enjoy the meal responsibly and avoid getting discouraged in your fitness endeavors. 1. Eat the turkey. It sounds like a no-brainer, but white …
What is a proper pull up? I can count at least a dozen variations off the top of my head, so which one is the goal here? A proper pull-up meets these criteria: • Elbows are straight at the starting position • Palms are facing away from the face • The chin comes above the …
What is it that football players and other athletes do to get in shape so they’re primed and ready to go on game day? They weight train. This should not be a surprise to most. They perform progressive exercise programs composed of specific lifts to develop power, strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. Having been an …
All day, I ask gym-goers about their fitness goals and what they are currently doing to achieve them. I like to know how many sets and repetitions they perform. It’s a fancy way of asking, “How many times do you pick that up and put it down?” People typically do 3 sets of 10. Some …
California does a lot right when it comes to health and fitness. People are relatively active and it’s easy to imagine why; the weather is conducive to it and the culture promotes exercise. People are health-conscious and the effort to strive for a healthy body is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Kudos California! As …
Every aspect of what we consume is of the utmost importance because food fuels every moment of our lives. The frequency, quality, type, source, and quantity of that fuel all weigh in on our day-to-day health. They also have a huge impact on how our bodies use or store food and therefore our tendencies to …
