Gym Etiquette 101
After a particularly infuriating run in at the gym I realized that gym etiquette may be lost on some people. Maybe some people didn’t know that they were breaking rules? Maybe they were new and had no...
View Article4:45 am?!
“4:45 am?!” You have no idea how often I get this message from people. “What do you mean you set your alarm for 4:45am to go to the gym?” “Well, I have class from 8-4, depending, and only an hour for...
View ArticleIf Spot Reduction Does Exist, Why Are There Classes Called “Butts and Guts”?
I’ve mentioned before that “lengthening” muscles doesn’t exist, and that“toning” is a horrible misnomer. I’ve also written about how spot reduction – the idea that a thousand crunches can get you a six...
View ArticleFasted Cardio: Myth or Fact?
Fasted cardio is one of the hottest topics amongst dieters, especially those who compete in body building. The idea of doing cardio on an empty stomach first thing in the morning makes sense to some...
View ArticleThe Mind Muscle Connection
“I never ‘feel’ squats in my legs, my back always hurts the next day!” “I don’t understand triceps push downs, they always hurt my shoulders.” These are common complaints I hear from people working...
View ArticleFasted Cardio: an update
I’ve already touched on the topic of fasted cardio here, but a recent publication by some of my favorite names in the industry (ie Alan Aragon) has shed some more light on the pro/anti fasted debate....
View ArticleWarm Up and Foam Rolling – is there a point?
Why do we warm up? “Warming up” is a blanket term used to describe the actions we perform prior to an exercise to allow us to exercise injury free and... Read more >
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