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This is a difficult post for me to share publicly, both from a personal perspective, as well as a business perspective. The last 2 years have been long and difficult both personally and professionally.ย Out of control stress levels from running multiple businesses on...
What’s All The Fuss About The Keto Diet?
With all the hype surrounding the keto diet so far this year, have you been tempted to give it a try? Have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen to your body if you drastically reduced your carb intake? Itโs no secret that eating lots of carbs (especially...
Is Perfectionism The Reason You’re Stuck In A Rut?
I just wanted to take a minute to address anย extremelyย common theme I see with regards to people's fitness and fat loss goals. This is the problem of perfectionism or "all or nothing syndrome" as I like to call it. It is this insidious idea that if you don't have time...
Whatโs the Big Deal about Carbs?
With the "Keto" diet being all the rage in 2019 so far, I decided to write a post clarifying a few things about carbs and how they work in the body, as they are being unfairly demonized. Confused about what carbs do and whether or not you should eliminate/limit them...
Building Muscle: Heavier Weights or More Reps?
Building Muscle - When it comes to weight lifting, there is a lot of misinformation and common questions. Generally, the rule of thumb for weightlifters is: If you want to increase muscle size, lift relatively light weights for a lot of reps. If you want to get...
4 Fascinating Facts About Your Muscles
Facts About Muscles Our muscles are responsible for making our bodies move and function. In fact, muscles are even necessary for little movements, like smiling, and for big movements, such as running or throwing. So it's pretty safe to say that muscles are extremely...
The Top Strength Training Myths
The Top Strength Training Myths -ย When it comes to fitness, there is a surprising amount of myths and misinformation. However this is especially true when it comes to strength training. One of the most popular weight lifting myths that I'm sure you have heard once or...
What You Need To Know About Heart Rate
Heart Rate Heart Rate - When it comes to fitness, the intensity of your workout depends on what your goals are. Exercising at the correct intensity can help you get the most out of your workout. One of the best and most reliable ways to figure out the intensity of...
Top Techniques To Relieve Stress
Relieve Stress I am sure we have all experienced stress at some point in our lives. Whether it's from work, home, or some other circumstance, stress is apart of our lives. And many of us are guilty of simply ignoring the stress and trying to push through our daily...
The Top Workout Recovery Methods
So you have been consistently working out and making progress, congratulations! But just remember, muscles don't grow in the gym; they grow after. Specifically, after you have broken down your muscles and your body enters the recovery process. Recovery must occur...
Fat Loss Strategies You Don’t Need
Fat Loss Strategies The road to fitness is a long and arduous one, and this especially applies to fat loss. After all, it generally requires major lifestyle and diet changes, which don't happen over night. You have probably seen all the fad diets and faux fat loss...
Benefits of Weight Lifting That No One Tells You About
The first thing you see when you open up a fitness magazine is usually extremely toned men and women. Itโs a common goal for most, especially those who spend quite a bit of time at the gym. ย Research shows that not only can weightlifting improve your body composition...
All You Need To Know About Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting I'm sure you have heard all the buzz surrounding intermittent fasting. After all, it's an eating plan that allows you to eat the foods you love while maintaining a lean physique. One of the most appealing factors of intermittent fasting is being...
Top Ways To Recover From Your Workout
So you have been hitting the gym and staying consistent with your workout, that's great! But spending hours lifting, day in and day out, might actually stall your progress. After all, recovery is an essential part of fitness and it shouldn't be overlooked. ย Recovery...
The Damage of Sitting and How To Undo It
The Damage of Sitting ย Let's be honest, a majority of us spend a great deal of the day sitting. Whether that means sitting at a desk, in a car, or sitting when we get home from work. It's a huge epidemic, and it can do some pretty extreme damage. ย I've been working...
Why You Should Be Foam Rolling
You have probably seen these at some point in your life, either at the gym or in your own home. In fact if you have been to any sort of health club, you have probably noticed few people rolling and writhing around on cylindrical pieces of foam. But how exactly do you...
Fitness Success One Habit At A Time
Let's be honest, the road to fitness can be a bit overwhelming. Most make the mistake of relying too heavily on motivation, or simply trying to accomplish too much in a short amount of time. When you don't get the results you want, it's pretty frustrating. So what's...
The Unchanging Laws of Successful Fat Loss
Fat loss can be a stressful journey, especially if you don't have an understanding of the basics. It can also be pretty easy to fall into old habits, even after you have achieved your weight loss goals. After all, fat loss is not easy and it requires consistency. It...