MV NEWS – Michael Vazquez

Recovering From Burnout

It’s no joke that overwhelm is real, whether it’s overwhelm of our bodies or minds. Modern culture can be extremely demanding from all angles. Aside from the demands of your career, finances, family, etc … the demand to get and keep our bodies in top physical shape 24/7 can also be damn intense. Being motivated…

Primal Movements And Why We Need Them

What does it mean to get “primal” in our movements? While the word primal might bring up images of cavemen, in the fitness word, this word simply relates to foundational and functional movement patterns. Integrating this style of movement into your regime has an immeasurable amount of benefits, so I wanted to go deeper into…

How To Improve Your Jumps

I get a lot of questions on how to get better at explosive movements (vertical jumps, flying pushups, etc …), and I understand why: it took me some effort to optimize my body to be able to hit these moves effectively! If you’re struggling with clap pushups or box jumps, I have some tips that…

Why You Need To Know Your Motivation Type

Motivation: that elusive force that has the power to transform our entire lives when we have enough of it … or leave us at the edge of a plateau when we’re lacking it. And unfortunately for many of us, motivation is a touch and go experience. Some days we have a lot, while other times…

How To Eat Healthy On Road Trips, Plus My Go-To Outdoor Workouts

It’s summertime and the temps are fine … which is why it’s one of the best times to plan a road trip! And I don’t know about you, but as much as I love road trips and traveling in general, I always have the thought in the back of my mind, “Will I have access…

3 Mistakes That Stop Your Shred

We typically focus on things to add to our lifestyles in order to lose fat. And, while this is effective when we consider adding in workouts and healthy foods … I’ve often found it’s actually isolating and correcting the mistakes we don’t even know we’re making that have the biggest impact on shredding success. Here…

How To Get Motivated To Workout

Staying fired up to accomplish your goals is, frankly, one of the most challenging aspects of having a goal. I’m definitely not here to tell you this type of motivation is easy to maintain, as I’ve been there more than once. Most people see where I am now and only see the success, but the…

When Is The Best Time To Workout?

The question of what time of day is best to work out is one of the most popular questions I receive when it comes to training. I wanted to take a moment to address it here in depth, as it doesn’t actually have a straight answer! Many factors come into play when we talk training…

The Best Breakfast For Weight Loss

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when you’re rushing around in the morning trying to get stuff done and get ready for the day, it can be pretty easy to just skip it. If you’re looking to lose weight, however, you’re probably going to want to re-prioritize…

The Best Chest Workouts For Men

It’s a day in the gym many men won’t be caught skipping: chest day! Building an impressive chest is on the list of physique goals for a lot of men, which is why the bench press tends to be one of the more popular sections in the gym. And, the benefits of training your chest…