Have you ever thought of trying a pre-workout … but you’re not exactly sure what it actually does? It’s common to see many people in the fitness industry downing pre-workout before a session, so it’s natural to be curious what the benefits are. “Pre-workout” is the term that refers to various types of supplements that…
There are probably more than a million pieces out there on what foods to eat to help you lose weight (am I right?!) … but what if you actually want to gain? It might seem like an unpopular desire, but you’re definitely not alone if you’re looking to put on weight or muscle. After all,…
Most of us know the reality of a packed schedule. From sun-up to sundown, the day is filled with to-dos. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a few moments of rest in the evening, which by that time, you’ll be ready to simply relax and perhaps prepare for the next day. While this description sounds like…
Throughout life, we’re always in one of two zones. The first is the one we refer to when we say we’re “in the zone,” aka: extremely motivated or pushing for success. The second is the Twilight Zone version of that zone … … the Comfort Zone. Let’s face it: we’ve all been there. It doesn’t…
It’s one of the most common questions in the fitness sphere: “How do I lose body fat?” And, “How do I reach a low body fat percentage?” The reason this question is asked time and time again is usually due to the intense amount of information floating around surrounding diets and workout styles. One expert…
One of the most common questions I’m seeing right now amidst all of the gym closures, lock downs, and general upheaval of normal life is: how do we stay motivated? After all, when it seems like the world has come to a standstill, it can be easy to let things slide. And I’ve been there:…
The events and uncertainty of this year have led to many changes, not only at a societal level, but in our personal lives as well. Specifically, working out at home has ramped up over the last few months, and you may have even been following some of my bodyweight workouts to help stay shredded without…
I come bearing good news (weight-free good news): you don’t need weights to strength train. Yeah, I know. After walking into the gym and seeing all the ripped and pumped guys pumping nothing but iron, that might be hard to believe, but trust me, it can be done. The main difference between building strength with…
Normally, we focus on what foods to avoid when talking about getting ripped. And we all know the culprits: sugar, processed foods, breads, pastas, desserts, etc … but I want to take a minute to acknowledge the foods that can actually help you shred (yep, they exist!). Many of these foods are not only lower…
When was the last time you met someone who stated they’d rather not be stronger than they are? I didn’t think so! Obviously, we’re all intrigued with the idea of leveling up with our strength. Being stronger not only increases the amount of movements we can perform in our regimes, but also just makes everyday…