Go grab a heart rate monitor. Use the old school method of checking your pulse if you don’t have one. Lay down on the floor. Relax. Wait 3 minutes. Check your heart rate. Mark it down. Is it below 60 beats per minute? Next, hop on a rower, stationary bike, or go outside. Perform an…
OK, time to stop messing around. This is it. The ultimate workout designed to get you where you need to be. No more games. Once you’re done reading this, if you don’t instantly have a six pack there is no hope for you. LET’S GET IT. First things first. You can’t hit the gym without…
Saturday is the one day per week where I usually allow myself one meal where I throw caution to the wind and completely indulge myself without worrying about calories, nutrition, etc (assuming I’ve eaten clean the week prior). So this morning I headed out to a small bagel shop so I could bring them home…
Walk into any commercial gym and chances are you’ll see various exercises being performed with less than stellar technique. But without a doubt, there is one exercise that seemingly always seems to be performed in a manner that makes me want to dig my eyeballs out with a rusty spoon. The kettlebell swing. The swing…
Me: “What are your goals?” Client: “Well I wouldn’t mind losing some weight and getting toned up.” Me: “Ok, awesome. What are some of the things you’ve been doing up to this point?” Client: “Well I know cardio is the best way to burn fat so I try to focus on that.” Inner me: …
This is Dexter. He is my miniature Australian Shepherd. He’s about a year old and weighs in at a whopping 15-20 lbs. He’s pretty smart and has A TON of energy. For these reasons, he needs a decent amount of attention on a daily basis. Walks, car rides, or playing fetch, it doesn’t matter. This…
There are a few things in life that should just be forgotten. Bowl cuts on small children. Your kid doesn’t look good. Like at all. Skinny jeans on guys. Seriously, how do you breathe in those things? The go to comeback of “ we have 5 rings” for all Dallas Cowboys fans when you bring…
Typical gym goer: “Ah, a day the ends in Y, I guess that means it’s chest and/or shoulders day. Like there was any other choice, bro.” “I guess before I get to pressing and wowing all da biddies in here, I should warmup.” *Grabs a 5lb plate and swings it wildly in a circle a…
Holiday season is upon us with it’s seemingly never ending amount of delicious foods, fancy lights on houses, ugly sweaters, and gifts galore. What’s not to like? Look, reindeer in a conga line. So festive! Chances are if you’re reading this, you or someone you know takes an interest in their health and fitness routine.…
There are certain exercises that a lot of people screw up. Here’s how to fix them.