Have you ever wondered why fitness trainers are constantly preaching about protein and gym-goers are religiously drinking their protein shakes after they work out? Is it really that important and does it benefit the body that much? If you’re looking to build muscle, the short answer is YES. *And as always friends, I’m a fitness…
How many times should I exercise per week? If you took a group of ten people and asked them this question, you’d likely get answers all across the board. And none of them are really wrong because there is no one “right” answer. When you’re trying to determine how many times a week you should…
“Arm flab” — the arch nemesis of women around the world. Not to mention, “flab” is a horrible word. Who came up with that? When I’m training a female, flabby arms are always on the top of the list for their “areas of concern.” Why does excess fat seem to automatically go there and how do…
The squat is arguably the mac daddy of lower body exercises and is extremely effective for strengthening those lower body muscles and joints. Not to mention, it’s a basic functional movement pattern — something we do in our everyday life. Whether it’s in your workouts or just living normal life, we bend and lift (squat) a…
There once was a time when it was perfectly normal to have abnormalities or unique features that set us apart. In fact, some of those unique features were even considered beautiful. Take Cindy Crawford for example. Before she hit the big time, she wanted to have her now infamous “beauty mark” removed but her mother…
You’re feeling solid in your workouts, but it seems like you stopped getting results. What gives? There’s nothing better than starting to see your body take shape after a couple months of putting in the work with your diet and exercise. It takes a lot of effort and dedication so when your pants start becoming…
Knowing how and where to start lifting weights can be daunting enough to scare you off before you ever get started! But fear not — with a few trainer tips, you’ll be on your way to pumping it up in no time. Before we get into the nitty gritty, let’s lay out some of the basics…