Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, and has been shown to have numerous benefits for physical and mental health. In fact, recent studies suggest that walking may be more effective than running for fat loss. Walking has been shown to be an effective way to improve cardiovascular health. According... Continue Reading →
Hydration, Electrolytes, and the Importance of Sodium
Water is essential for life, and proper hydration is critical for maintaining optimal health. Water plays a key role in regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, and removing waste products. However, simply drinking water is not always enough to maintain hydration, especially during times of increased physical activity, extreme heat, or... Continue Reading →
3 Not-So-Common Tips For Getting & Staying Lean
Increase your NEAT: NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which is the energy you burn doing non-exercise activities like fidgeting, walking, and standing. Increasing your NEAT can significantly increase the number of calories you burn throughout the day, helping you get leaner. You can increase your NEAT by standing more, taking the stairs instead of... Continue Reading →
Life’s “Cheat Code”
Life has a “Contra” Cheat code… With overweight/obesity numbers in America reaching almost 75%, now more than ever it is time to share the ultimate cheat code for making your life drastically better! There is no greater “cheat code” to life in general than being healthy and fit. The fact of the matter is, life... Continue Reading →
CONDITIONING IN A HURRY
My current conditioning program is pretty simple. I will be doing a 12 week TABATA progression 2x per week along with my normal workouts and normal active recovery. Tabata training was discovered by Japanese scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and a team of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo. It was... Continue Reading →
STRENGTH CURVES
If you understand the strength curve of a particular muscle you will better understand how to build optimal strength/hypertrophy/power in that muscle group and pack on some serious quality size as well. Ascending, descending, and bell-curve are the three curves of strength training. Ascending resistance curve – The weight gets harder to lift as you get... Continue Reading →