Creatine is a growing supplement trend in the fitness world. Some say it aids in muscle growth, while others say it helps to improve performance and focus. Fitness influencers are ramping up this product and some even coming out with their own brands. But what is all this hype about? Let’s dive into what creatine…
the blue zones and longevity story
I just returned from an island in Greece called Ikaria. If you are presently watching the Blue Zone series on Netflix, or read Dan Buettner’s book, titled Blue Zones – 9 Lessons for Living Longer, as I did in 2008, you will know what I am talking about. If not, the blue zones were a…
Thanksgiving Recovery: Total Gym Post-Burn Workout
The post-Thanksgiving feast feeling is a universal experience. The turkey was perfectly roasted, the stuffing was heavenly, and the pies were a slice of heaven. You couldn’t resist that extra helping of mashed potatoes or that third slice of pumpkin pie. As you sit there, content and slightly immobilized by the bountiful meal, you can’t…
FALL FITNESS FEELS: TOTAL GYM PRE-BURN
Change is in the air! It’s the season of colorful leaves, a crisp fall breeze, and pumpkin lovin’ things all around! It’s one of the best times to embrace change, transformation, and gratitude. As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s easy to be lured into only thinking of the big feast for our taste buds. This year…
Fat Loss Mistakes: Avoid This to Crush Your Physique Goals
One of the most common fat loss mistakes is to be aggressive with caloric restriction in the very beginning. This is because many think that fat loss is faster in the beginning. When in reality, this is mostly weight loss, which is different from fat loss. In the start of a program, we tend to…
Nutrition Strategies: 5 Tips to Help You Progress
When speaking of nutrition strategies, low carb and high carb diets have been getting most of the attention. With higher carb diets gaining more and more popularity recently. Protein on the other hand, has generally been spread equally throughout the day without too much change. In today’s article we are taking a step further, and…
Following Your Macros: Helpful Strategies
If you have ever tried to follow your macros and diet plan, you know how difficult it can be to be 100% accurate. Especially if you want to eat something besides chicken, rice, broccoli and eggs. Most of us have families, like to eat out every now and then, and simply do not have the…
Getting Results Is More Important Than Being Consistent
Many people tend to think that being consistent is the most important factor in achieving your fitness goals. This goes for most goals in life, such as money and happiness, not only fitness. Consistency is obviously very important, but it does not really matter if you are not getting results. Simply being consistent just to…
Strength Training: Why It Can Benefit Anyone
Whether you are passionate about neurological (strength) training, or simply want to change it up, it is great for you. Not only is it easy to measure progress in neurological training, but there are many health benefits to it as well. Of course, everyone loves hypertrophy training and fat loss. Unfortunately many enjoy this not…
Professional Sports: Essential Tips For a Student to Have Time to Play
It is no secret that playing professional sports takes up a lot of time. Many people think that in order to make it to the big leagues, you have to dedicate your life completely to the sport and put everything else on the back burner. This is not always the case! There are many students…