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Why Do You Train?
Exercise is an end in itself, but training has a goal. The mistake a lot of people make is choosing the wrong goal — aesthetics. Everyone wants to have visible abs, the bikini or beach body, etc., and there’s nothing wrong with that. But unless you’re a physique competitor of some sort, you should be
You vs. You
First, take a minute to check out the competitors in the photo above (I chose this pic at random from the approximately 17 million on the internet. It’s a standard Men’s Physique competition; hence the board shorts – legs aren’t judged). Just glancing at the photo – or if you saw these three dude-bros
Fit by Fifty eBook (Update)
As of June 2022, Fit by Fifty will be available for $6.99 on Google Play Books. The audio version ($7.99) is available via the same link. Personal Training and Online Coaching clients will continue to receive Fit by Fifty as part of their training packages. Thanks, Dan.
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Consider the Source, Part 2
This is the follow-up to Consider the Source (August 2021) that I forgot to write. Sorry for the delay. In that early post I admonished people looking to YouTube for training and nutrition advice to consider whether they are part of the audience being advised. In other words, even correct information can be wrong for
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Less Is More
My biggest issue with the fitness space (“space” is the new word for field, industry, business, etc. — and that’s my second biggest issue) is the constant message that we need to constantly be adding something to our diet or training to get results. I get it, it’s a business, and a business thrives by
Want to Lose Weight? Eat.
I’ve mentioned in a previous post – and in my eBook – that I don’t think fitness should involve daily math homework, that you shouldn’t spend the rest of your life opening your calorie tracker every time you eat. In the short term, however, it’s a good idea, and not just for those of
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Keep it Simple, Stupid
Not long ago at my gym I saw a guy, probably my age or older, doing alternating barbell bench presses. He put a 25 lb. plate on the left end, did some reps with his left arm, turned the bar around, and did reps with his right. About a week later, I saw the same
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Macros Made Easy
If fat loss is your primary goal, figuring out total food intake is pretty simple. Let’s say you have a target weight of 180 lbs. Multiply that number by 10 to get total daily calories. That’s 1800. Next, prioritize protein (especially if you’re resistance training). A common recommendation is 1 gram per pound of the
Short Lifespan Illustrated
This post will be brief because I’ve addressed this subject before. The criticism of this year’s SI Swimsuit Issue – at least the criticism coming from those in the health, fitness, or medical fields – is not a personal attack on Yumi Nu. It’s not about body-shaming. It’s not about “fat-phobia.” It’s not about aesthetics.
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