Why We Fitness Folk Suck At Coaching Ourselves

Yea, I said it.  Even those of us who know a thing or two about this fitness game fail miserably when it comes time to coach ourselves.  One might believe a fitness professional or even an avid enthusiast possesses enough knowledge to develop a sound training program and a proper diet to propel them toward their goals.  It’s a nice thought, but it’s not always true.

Most of us have the knowledge – we know what it takes to get stronger, build muscle, lose fat, or whatever you’re trying to do in a practical manner.  The problem, though, lies in the way we approach ourselves as opposed to others. [Read more...]

Why Are We Doing This Training Stuff Anyway?

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Why do you train and what is your motivation? Everyone has their own goals and priorities. For me, strength training is a great stress reliever. It’s also something I have been addicted to since I began at the age of 14. I also enjoy being fit and looking the part of the former athlete. But what about you?

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The fact is we all have different reasons for our athletic pursuits. Some of us are/were competitive athletes and for some of us, strength training or long distance running is merely a hobby. For some it’s a way to relieve the pressure we experience at the office while some of us are just so vain that we want to be as big and lean as possible. [Read more...]

3 Exercises For Ultimate Fat Loss

If you made it past the title, congratulations. When I see articles titled as such I usually mark them read in my feed reader or click off the page onto another article. I almost feel silly for writing such a headline, however everyone else is doing it so I figured it was my turn.

.I suppose this article will go under the fitness myths category; perhaps I should create a new category called facetious or snarky, heh.

Okay folks, here I will reveal the Top 3 Exercises for Ultimate Fat Loss, sort of. [Read more...]

What Is My Body Fat Percentage?

I hear and read this question multiple times a day. Why are we so obsessed with the actual numbers and figures of our body fat percentage? Does it really matter that much? I mean really?

I will cover a few of the popular methods of testing your body fat, then give some example photos to go by for future reference. Then I will share with you my ultimate secret for testing your body fat that only a select few in the fitness realm know about. Dark secrets that have been kept hidden, tossed out and even forgotten until now… [Read more...]