Ah, the age-old struggle of trying to chug down a protein shake that feels like you’re swallowing a sandbox. Look, you’re not alone. Even the most dedicated gym rats face this issue. But don’t worry, I’ve got some hacks that’ll make your protein shake as smooth as a jazz playlist on a Sunday morning. 1. … Read more
What if I told you there’s an unsung hero in your kitchen that could take your fitness journey to the next level? I’m not talking about your go-to protein powder or those chia seeds you forgot you had. I’m talking about capsaicin, the fiery compound that’s about to revolutionize your workouts and your meal prep. … Read more
When it comes to strength training, the grip you use can make a big difference in the effectiveness of your exercises. Two common grips used in weightlifting are the supinated and pronated grips. A supinated grip involves holding the weight with your palms facing up, while a pronated grip involves holding the weight with your … Read more
If you’re looking for a challenging and effective upper body exercise, look no further than the Jackknife Pull-Up. This exercise is a variation of the traditional pull-up that targets the back, shoulders, and arms while also engaging the core muscles. To perform a Jackknife Pull-Up, you’ll need to start in a hanging position with your … Read more
If you’re looking for a challenging core exercise that targets your abs and lower back, you might want to try the weighted dead bug. This exercise is a variation of the traditional dead bug, which is a popular core exercise for beginners. By adding weights to the movement, you can increase the resistance and make … Read more
I’ve been practicing Zone 2 training for just about 2 weeks now. 65 minutes on the elliptical every day, and I’ve been doing 6 days per week. Oct 2: 65 minutes. I always keep breathing through my nose. I set the elliptical to level 10, and yesterday I set it to level 11 for the … Read more
Firas Zahabi, head trainer at Tristar Gym is someone that I trust when it comes to getting in shape and losing weight. The best way to lose weight according to him is to simply stick to 1 meal per day. This is specially true if you’re not a very active person. If you’re on some … Read more
Here’s one thing that I needed to really learn about working out: It’s not something that you do to a certain point where you’ve accomplished a certain goal, and then you stop. The only real killer workout is the one that you forever bake into your life, and you never stop doing it. Just like … Read more
Sometimes you just need a little nudge to push you over the edge of comfort. Something that lessons the gravity of not exercising, so you get your ass in motion. You need a good bit of pre-workout motivation! Here are some pre-workout motivation videos, ranked by the ones I find work best for me personally. … Read more
In his latest blog post, Seth Godin wrote that “if someone knows how to do something, that means, with sufficient effort, you could probably learn it too.” – Learnable The same is true for fitness. If other people have gotten fit, so can you. Now yes, there are limitations to this. If you’re 37 years … Read more
