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January 5, 2018
Lift more at the gym TODAY
1. Brace Bracing simply means contracting or squeezing your muscles without movement at the joints (isometric contraction for you fitness gurus). For [...]
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March 15, 2017
Things to Think About When You Hire a Fitness Professional
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 [...]
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January 25, 2017
Fight Food Cravings
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 [...]
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January 10, 2017
The Truth About Belly Fat
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 [...]
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January 9, 2017
Got a Pull-Up? Great, Let’s get 10!
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 [...]
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November 20, 2016
Approaching the Turkey Table
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 [...]
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September 22, 2016
Getting a Pull Up
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 [...]
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June 5, 2016
Workout Like the Pros
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 [...]
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October 14, 2015
Drop and Give Me…Ten?
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 [...]
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September 5, 2015
California vs Texas: Fitness Examined
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 [...]
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