If you spend any amount of time in a gym, you know you see this (or maybe even do it!). The same person that’s been in there for years, lifts some weights, then heads over to their favorite cardio machine, gets on it for 30-45 minutes at a moderate pace while watching TV, maybe heads [...]

Squats are one of my favorite exercises.  Not because I love doing them so much but because of all the many benefits you get from doing them.  So to answer your question, yes you should squat and here’s 3 reasons why: 1) It is a functional movement. The squat movement is a daily part of [...]

Go back and read Part 1 to this post here. 5 tips on how to make a life-long commitment to being healthy and staying fit. Here are tips 3-5… 3. Get around the right people You need people/friends around you who will encourage you in the process, it’s hard to do alone. Get a gym [...]

You know the cycle well. An event comes up where you want to look your absolute best – it could a wedding you’re in, a reunion, or the beach vacation in the summer. And you do it – you stick to the diet, push yourself in the gym, and get to your goal weight. For [...]

You know you do it. And if you don’t, you know someone that does. You get into the gym and head straight for the same familiar machines and exercises. Same weight/reps and move on to the next machine or exercise. You’ve been doing it for months, probably years. Maybe even since your high school weight [...]

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Your body needs approximately 3-5 times more potassium than sodium. However, most Americans ingest approximately 3-5 times more sodium than potassium because of the typical diet of highly processed, high-sodium, fast foods. Sodium causes retention of fluids in the body and increases blood pressure. There is no need to add sodium to any food-there is [...]

Valentine’s Day is almost here. And there’s a VERY good chance you have plans to eat out that night with your significant other.  And while I want you to have a great time, I do NOT want you to kiss your fat loss goals goodbye. Here are three quick Valentine’s Day Fat Burning Tips to [...]

So we’re one month in to the new year and time to take a quick look where you’re at. Few questions:  How are your “New Year’s Resolutions” coming along?  Are you making progress toward your goals?  What progress have you made?  If not, what changes need to be made?  Not sure, then maybe readjust your [...]

Many of us don’t get adequate sleep.  Not only are eating more and moving less (which contributes to weight gain and health problems), we are sleeping less. A few reasons why lack of sleep can limit your fat loss is your body needs rest to adequately recover.  If you’re working out hard (which I hope [...]