The metabolism can be simplified and broken down into two distinct phases that occur simultaneously around the clock where one phase...

This post was originally inspired by new sign-ups to build expectations and see who is serious about "training" and working hard, cause after all that is exactly what training is when you break it all down. As a coach, it's a way to remove any potential drama, put the ball back in the client's court, and hold your clients accountable. The Real Role of Your Trainer Contrary to popular belief, the real role of a personal trainer is to not babysit and coddle you emotionally, a

If you are reading this and under the impression that "fat loss" is a rapid process, then you are sadly mistaken. Fat loss is difficult and takes time just like anything worthwhile in life, but the upside is that you will be rewarded indefinitely at the end. Not just through a better state of health, since excessive body fat is linked to every human disease state, but fat loss is a numbers game. Here are some interesting body weight facts for you to consider: 1 lb. of fat

You will routinely hear about all types of quick fixes and ways in which you can shed fat and weight extremely fast. Unfortunately, a single pound of fat tissue houses a vast amount of energy at 3500-4000 calories! So ladies and gentlemen, no you will not be able to rid your body of unwanted fat on a daily basis no matter what any trainer or popular media sources proceeds to tell you. With that being said though, there are definitely small and impactful ways in which you can

In modern day society there are fat loss experts and gurus everywhere promising you instant, sustainable, and everlasting results. All you have to do is follow workout A, eat food B, and don’t listen to person C. If that’s the case then why is our obese population growing by the day, with some statistics indicating that nearly half of our entire population here in the United States is labeled as fat and overweight? The answer ladies and gentlemen is pretty damn simple, but

I touched on this concept briefly during the introduction of my book on page 9 of my Athletic Nutrition 101 book, which you can find more about here: http://www.athleticnutrition101.com/ and I wanted to take this opportunity to cover the topic in a bit more depth right now. There are a lot of factors at play when you sit back and analyze what happens when we restrict our body of energy as an athlete. There are two sides of the coin, with positive short term effects which h