Here we are once again. The holiday season is winding down, emotions are high, and usually around this time of year we tend to feel pretty damn good about ourselves and the exciting possibilities the New Year has in store. As 2014 comes to an end, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the New Year, so we can make our obligatory New Years Resolution, and hopefully change our lives in some way.
To workout or not workout on Christmas Day, that is the question? Christmas is a special day for several reasons; spending time with family and loved ones, gifts, and of course you‘ve earned a Get Out Of Jail Free Card for consuming everything and anything your little heart desires, and it’s completely justified because it is after all Christmas, right?!While are brains will undoubtedly tell us that it’s ok to eat everything in sight, sadly our bodies do not get that memo, and this huge calorie surplus could in fact cause some serious problems, especially for those trying to lose weight.
If you plan on sticking to your diet and achieving a lean, aesthetic, impressive physique, there are a few things you’re going to need to understand about snacking and the impact it could be having on your progress, or lack there of. I’ve had the opportunity to work with thousands of clients looking to accomplish a wide variety of goals, and can confidently say there are just a handful of mistakes people make that lead to snacking or overeating in such a way that cause their results to be slowed, hindered, or destroyed all together.
I realize this will be a somewhat controversial topic and opinions may vary considerably, but today I want to explore and discuss how cardio can and just maybe making you fat! This may seem inconceivable to some, but recent research and scientific evidence shows that long, monotonous, slow and steady state cardio sessions actually hinder your bodies natural ability to burn body fat; specifically in your belly! Cardio directly will not cause you to gain fat, but there are situations where performing cardio in conjunction with other behaviors will lead to unwanted weight gain and increased body fat.
The obligatory “selfie” photo has become a main stay in social media and pop culture. For any of you riding the anti-selfie bandwagon, I regret to inform you that this trend is here to stay and will not be going away anytime soon. But not all selfie enthusiasts fall under the textbook narcissist category; on the contrary, these photos help people everyday stay on track and dramatically expedite the process as far weight loss goals and getting their bodies in peek physical condition.
So here’s the deal boys and girls, it’s no secret that our great nation is facing an epidemic of immense proportion; No I’m not talking about Ebola!! I’m of course alluding to the obesity crisis plaguing our society and shortening our children’s life expectancies.
You’ve tried all kinds of fad diets, magic pills, and exercise routines with limited success. The times that you have been able to drop some of that repulsive and frustrating body fat that just seems to like you way too much to permanently pack up and leave, it seems it always somehow ends up coming back, and often times, in more abundance then before. So what gives?
Clearly we are all intelligent enough to know when trying to lose weight, get washboard abs, or rid ourselves of those unsightly love handles and belly fat, the drive-thru should be avoided like the Black Plague. Inevitably, at some point, we will all find ourselves in a position where life happens, and we’re stuck having to re-fuel at one of the many fast food restaurants that generously contribute to the obesity epidemic plaguing our great nation. At this point it’s important we make the most informed decision possible with the limited resources available.
I get a lot of questions via email and social media about how to train calves for maximum efficiency.
Calves unfortunately are a problem area for a lot of people, (most guys) but like any problem in life there are often many solutions! Today I’m going to share with you a calve training video that IFBB Pro Lee Banks and myself did to help you improve on the size, symmetry, and overall aesthetics of this difficult to master body part!
So anyone who knows me will you my biggest pet peeve is wasted time! My free time is limited and I do my best to invest it as wisely as possible.
With that said, if you’re wanting to lose fat, build muscle, or get shredded; and do so in ONLY 1 HOUR PER WEEK, check out one of my personal HIIT training workouts where I showcase not only the actual workout, but a closer look on how I fuel my body prior and after one of these intense sessions!
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