“I’m trying to eat well but my family doesn’t like what I want to cook and I don’t want to make 2 meals. What should I do?” There are 2 basic strategies I would use here. 1) Get them involved. Look through recipe books together and get their input. People hate being told what to… [Read More]
How to avoid stress eating
A 1 minute and 41 second video on strategies to avoid stress eating. There are 2 basic strategies to avoid stress eating. 1) Remove the temptation from your home and office. If it’s not there you can’t eat it! The extra process of having to get in your car and drive somewhere will naturally help… [Read More]
Circles of Influence
There are 3 basic circles of influence. Your success will depend upon which circle(s) you spend most of your time in. The largest circle consists of things outside of your control; like the weather. Successful people spend basically 0 time here. The middle circle are things you have some control over; like your relationships. Successful… [Read More]
Fitness doesn’t have an off switch
“After the holidays.” “Just as soon as summer vacation is over.” “I’ll get started when I have more time, I’m busy at work now.” Admit it….you’ve said this before ;/) Today’s 2 minute and 21 second video addresses this approach, the fallacy of it, and a better method. Hope you enjoy! [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iblD8npHEtE[/youtube]… [Read More]
Even slow progress is progess
“Everything is going pretty well….but I only lost 2lbs this week.” “I’ll do better next week!” Well. I’m here to tell you that 2lbs is phenomenal!!! Check out this 1 minute and 36 second video to learn more! Even Slow Progress is Progress [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEnHUTMab-g[/youtube]
3 Nutritional Principles of Fat Loss
Principles. If you understand them then no matter the situation you will be prepared to make an informed decision. Today’s 2 minute and 35 second video will cover the 3 principles everyone must know to be successful with a fat loss diet. 3 Nutritional Principles of Fat Loss [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N37InR0XOzw[/youtube]
How to Drink Beer and not Get Fat
It’s Friday so this seems like a timely post! Also, it’s how to drink beer, wine, whatever you choice is and not get fat ;/) Hope you enjoy the practical advice in this 3 minute and 43 second video! How to Drink Beer and Not Get Fat [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMfFrHfUF4E[/youtube]
Fast Food for Busy People
It’s all about “Zero Prep” or just “Very Low Prep”. Check out this 1 minute video to get the ‘ol idea machine working. Fast Food for Busy People [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN9cyyu6SgM[/youtube]
How to Find Food that Doesn’t Suck and Will Make you Skinny
Cooking doesn’t have to be hard. Check out this 2 minute video to learn my ultimate “secret”. How to Find Food that Doesn’t Suck and Will Make you Skinny [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvi_QIP3NsI[/youtube]
The 5 Why’s
Staying motivated can be tough. In today’s 2 minute and 28 second video I go through a simple trick I learned that helps me stay motivated. Hope you find it as useful as I have. The 5 Why’s [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxu_4Mhk9nM[/youtube]
Benefits of Resistance Bands
Every job has a tool. Today the tool in discussion is the resistance band. Hope you enjoy the 3 minute video on the benefits of resistance bands! What are the Benefits of Resistance Bands? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_rQ1aOCM0E[/youtube]
Shoulder Hurt?
These drills should help most people most of the time. The exceptions would be if you were an overhead athlete before (baseball, tennis, etc..) and it is your throwing / swinging shoulder. The other exception would be if you had an acute injury like tripping over your shoe laces or something of that nature ;/)… [Read More]
Why 80% Effort is Good Enough
Go hard or go home. No pain no gain. 110% Effort! We have heard it all before, BUT when it comes to weight training nothing could be further from the truth. It’s a long term mentality and approach that makes this stuff work. Learn more about why we only ask for 80% effort in today’s… [Read More]
A Quick Story About Susie
Yes. Susie isn’t her real name, but you knew that already ;/) It’s just a sub-in name for what the typical gym goer experiences every year when they start up their brand new fitness journey. Hope you enjoy the morale of this 3 minute and 40 second story and can avoid Susie’s mistakes. A… [Read More]
How Do I Know When It’s Time To Change an Exercise in My Program?
Whoa….. This one can actually go down a pretty deep rabbit hole. Of note; my answer is geared towards beginners….. I hope you enjoy my 2 minute take on a question with a VERY broad set of considerations to well. Consider. How Do I know When It’s Time to Change an Exercise in My… [Read More]
Your Goals Don’t Matter Without This
I feel like the title of this post says it all. Check out this 6 minute video for why SO many people fail to reach their goals every single year. Your Goals Don’t Matter Without This [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://youtu.be/kyakYgpqJKQ[/youtube]
That 1 Time My Coach Wouldn’t Let Me Strike Out
I’ll never forget it. I was about 12 years old. It was at my 1st baseball practice ever…. Long story short my coach wouldn’t let me leave the batter’s box until I hit the ball and my life has been better ever since. Long story long will take you all of 2 minutes and 20… [Read More]
Program Design Made Easy and a Template to Steal
The big difference between working out and training is a plan. Today I share a plan that you can follow that will guarantee that you get into better shape on purpose. It’s 15 years of knowledge condensed into a 4 minute and 44 second video. Program Design Made Easy and a Template to Steal… [Read More]
More Thoughts on Goal Setting and STAYING Motivated
Setting goals and thinking about the person we will be when we achieve them is always exciting. Especially around this time of year… But what about when it gets to the day to day grind? Realizing that we have to keep doing this new “thing” for a very long time to get to that goal?… [Read More]
Something About Goal Setting you Probably didn’t Know
Well it’s that time of year…. Everyone is talking goals. I thought I would jump on the bandwagon today and share something about goal setting a lot of folks just don’t think about. Hope you enjoy this 4:21 second video. Something About Goal Setting you Probably didn’t Know [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8HQoPcWuiQ[/youtube]
Should My Kids Lift Weights?
First of all: Merry early Christmas!! Second of all: it always depends!!! Check out today’s 2 minute video with a cameo from my nephews for my thoughts. Should My Kids Lift Weights? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFMosuT6jdY[/youtube]
Nutrition Tips for Skinny Folks Y’all
Hey guys, Had a great question from my best buddy Fidelio – yo – yo….. I’m trying to gain size; but it’s hard for me to eat enough with my crazy work schedule. What should I do? Check out today’s 5 minute and 33 second video. Nutrition Tips for Skinny Folks Y’all [youtube… [Read More]
How Low Should I Squat?
As always it depends…. Check out todays quick 3 minute video to see what it depends on and how to assess your self in like 10 seconds. How Low Should I Squat? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVjn7CEuSE[/youtube]
The Hierarchy of Fat Loss
If I have _____ hours per week, then what should I do to lose fat as efficiently as possible? That in a nutshell is what today’s video is about…. About 5 minutes long but after watching you will know EXACTLY what you should be doing to lose in the most efficient manner possible. The… [Read More]
Help, I ate WAY too much Sugar and thoughts on the mind to muscle connection.
Hello everyone! We had our Christmas celebration yesterday with the Dallys (Laura’s side of the family). It was great and Buddy got tons of presents (3lbs of peanut butter, a toy rope to destroy, and a new bed for the office). As such while I did shoot my daily video I did NOT get a chance… [Read More]
Does the Mind to Muscle Connection Work; and if so; what good does that do for me?
In short; yes it does. But the more important question is: “So what?” “What should I do with this information?” In today’s 3 minute video I go over some practical examples of when one would want to take advantage of this phenomena. Does the Mind to Muscle Connection Work; and if so; what Good… [Read More]
Should I wear a Knee Brace When I Workout?
As always it depends! Check out this 1 minute and 20 second video to see what it depends on! Should I Wear a Knee Brace When I Workout? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC_H45rdf8o[/youtube]
What if I don’t have time to workout?
“Not having time” is a common reason folks don’t get started with their fitness programs. I know you’re short on time……so today’s video is less than 1 minute long! What if I don’t have time to workout? [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO1oZTwjLT0[/youtube]
What’s That For?
There are TONS of different pieces of exercise equipment in your typical gym… In today’s video I go over all the different pieces of equipment and what the best use is for that equipment. Unfortunately I had trouble downloading/uploading the video to youtube; so you will have to be on Facebook (and my friend) to check this… [Read More]
My Favorite Deadlift Variation and Why
Yesterday we talked deadlifts and why they rock. Today I thought I would share my favorite variation and why I like it so much. Just a 2:30 video. Hope you enjoy! My Favorite Deadlift Variation and Why [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMluWNYGj4w[/youtube]
4 Reasons Deadlifts Rocks
The title says it all…. 3 Minute Video on Deadlifts. Need I say more? 4 Reasons Deadlifts Rock! [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qR7-XhvV5k[/youtube]
Almost No One Tracks this but they Probably Should
Check out this super short video to see the #1 metric that we track at our studio to guarantee results….but almost no one else that I know actually even considers. Almost No One Tracks this but they Probably Should [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgpsH4JnZkI[/youtube]
Where does Internal Motivation come from and How can I get it?
If we are going to stick to fitness for the long run then we will need to be internally motivated. In today’s 3 minute video I break down the 3 factors that lead to internal motivation and simply but effective strategies to get some of that stuff. Where does Internal Motivation come from and how… [Read More]
What Compounding Interest can Teach you about Getting in Shape
Little changes REALLY add up in the long run. Check out this quick 2 minute video to see some practical examples of how compounding works and how to apply it to your fitness routine. What Compounding Interest can Teach you about Getting in Shape [youtube height=”HEIGHT” width=”WIDTH”]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zsjTsm1chA[/youtube]
Are Higher Rep or Lower Rep Better for Weight Loss?
There is a quick test to decide where to start! Simply check your height vs. your waist measurement. If your waist is equal to or less than 1/2 your height I would start with a (relatively) lower rep scheme and focus on getting my relative strength up. If your waist is greater than 1/2 your… [Read More]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Next Page »