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The Gym Etiquette Big Book
One of my biggest pet peeves is being at the gym with someone who has terrible gym etiquette. You may ask yourself what constitutes as gym etiquette? The gym is almost like golf in the fact that there are some unwritten rules that many expect you to know even though there are no posted signs
Is High-Intensity Interval Training Replacing Steady-State Cardio?
Is High-Intensity Interval Training Replacing Steady-State Cardio? Working out is seen by most as a chore and less like an activity that they love doing. When talking to people about what they like most and least about working out, one common theme always comes up. Running. It makes complete sense! Whether it was your elementary
How to keep those Hard-Earned Gains after a night of drinking
No one wants to spend their free time during these warm San Diego summers missing out on all the fun. If you want to let loose every once and a while without the expense of blowing all your training out the window, then listen up. This article is going to give you tips, tricks, and
Client of the Week, Balaji
Client of the Week, Balaji! He\’s staying the course laid out with Matthew, and it\’s paying off! ✓💪 BUILDING LEAN MUSCLE: +7.9 LBS 📈 ✓ ⬇️ LOSING FAT: -15.9 lbs 😲 ✓ ⬇️ LOSING BODY FAT: -10%🔥🏆 Hear from his trainer Matthew💬 \”Balaji is a beast! He comes in and knows he needs to get it
Could a “Leaky Gut” be the Clue Behind your Weight Frustrations?
With so many diets denying grains such as gluten free, paleo, and the latest, keto inspires the question, why? What’s the connection in this Venn Diagram of diets? So we followed the food…all the way to the gut and how it behaves. When we look to the gut, we find an interesting relationship between lectins,
Client of the Week, Nick Y.
Ready to see something seriously impressive? Check out our latest Client of the Week, Nick! This guy is strong💪 Since August, he went from having never worked out to having: ✓ GAINED 26LBS LEAN MUSCLE📈 ✓ BENCH PR: 195×2💪 ✓ SQUAT PR: 245×1🏋️♂️ ✓ 45lb weighted dips | 45lb weighted pull ups Hear from his
A HIIT Workout That You Can Do on Your Own
HIIT Workout That You Can Do on Your Own HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) What is the off-day workout you can do on your own, doesn’t take a lot of time, and will burn calories fast? HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), is a form of interval training alternating between short periods
Athletic Training: Jump Higher, Run Faster
Jump Higher, Run Faster: Phase 1 FIRE If you want to accelerate quickly, jump higher, run faster, or build explosive power and speed, the regular gym routine just won’t cut it. To fully tap into your athletic potential, all your muscles must be trained to fire quickly and in harmony. Check out the first the
Six Simple Steps to Your Healthier Diet: The 80/20 Rule
Six Simple Steps to Your Healthier Diet: An 80/20 Rule You can’t outwork a bad diet! No matter how hard you work in the gym during the week, if you are fueling your body with excessive calories and unhealthy foods, you will never see success. Weight loss is 80% nutrition and 20% gym time. Unfortunately,
5 Healthy Tips You Can Actually Follow This Holiday Season!
5 Healthy Tips You Can Actually Follow This Holiday Season! Happy Holidays!!! Tired of feeling restricted by holiday health and fitness tips? Well guess what? These tips are actually doable and won\’t restrict your fun! Healthy Tips You Can Actually Follow This Holiday Season With all of the parties, events, sugary treats and festive eats,
Client of the Week, Lihao H.
These results are ridiculous!! 🙌 Check out our latest Client of the Week, LiHao. Over a steady and consistent 9 months, LiHao has: ✓ 🔻LOST 28LBS!🔻 ✓ SQUAT PR: 275×4🏋️♂️ ✓ BENCH PR: 165×4💪 ✓ and can do a 1-minute plank with 45lbs on his back! Consistency is key!🔑 Amazing results don\’t happen overnight, but
How to Get Motivated for the Gym and Your Workouts
How to Get Motivated for the Gym and Your Workouts What is motivation? Why am I not motivated? How do I get motivated? Perhaps you’ve tried to start, or stick with a workout program only to find you lacked motivation. You may have even blamed yourself or wondered what was wrong with you; other people
The Art of the Warm Up
One of the most critical parts of your success in the gym happens before you even pick up a weight. The “warm up” is an age old debate that has been around since Arnold Schwarzenegger was a baby, so why are people still unclear of the benefits? Why is warming up important and what is
Abs After Baby
Being pregnant is one of the most beautiful things a woman can experience, and sometimes it comes with a little sacrifice. We sacrifice our body for our bundle of joy, but this should not keep us from staying healthy and getting our body (and abs) back! When I had my first child I realized being
Optimizing Athletic Performance by Exercising in 3 Planes of Movement
Optimizing Athletic Performance by Exercising in 3 Planes of Movement With the abundance of workout programs online, it is easy to get confused trying to choose the ideal program for YOU and your needs. Depending on the desired goal in mind, we can narrow down the scope of programs. Today, I’m going to give a