As someone that deals with issues around diets and nutrition on a daily basis, when a New York Times article talking about calories gets sent to me by a fellow trainer, it certainly sparks my interest. If you didn’t catch the article already, here are the cliff notes by yours truly: A. Calories are not […]
I am facing a so-called “first world problem” today but a problem nevertheless. I am currently vacationing in Italy and while the view is spectacular, the gym leaves much to be desired. So what is a serious bodybuilder to do in a situation like this? What do you do when the next decent gym is […]
Recently, I was asked by a client to write a newsletter article about the best way to get rid of the unwanted “underarm flab”. After doing a quick search on Google, I realized how much false information were out there, from workouts with very minimal impact to well, unnecessary surgical procedures. Of course, after seeing […]
Today’s newsletter is a rather somber one, so beware. It deals with the self-inflicted passing of a good friend of mine. He was an inspiring coach, possessed a fantastic physique, and was highly respected within the community (and not just by the muscle-head’s). So then why would someone, who seemingly was on top of the […]
We all have our types — and no, we are not talking about your ideal date, but rather, your blood type. O, A, B, AB. A couple years back, New York Times best selling author Peter D’Adamo talked about different blood types, and how to eat right for your blood family. He argued that each […]
Summer is just around the corner, and especially now since the weather seems to be consistently staying nice (knock on wood), the gym is once again becoming quite crowded. One of the questions that we often get is “When is the best time to work out at the gym to see optimal results?” We answer […]
With summer approaching fast (Yes, we know it doesn’t feel like it just yet… hang in there!), it is time for most of us to tighten up our diets and get ready for bathing suit season. The best way to stay on top of your diet? Prepare, prepare, prepare. By preparing your own food, not […]
For those of us born in the last millennium, YOLO stands for “You Only Live Once”. Think “Carpe Diem”, but you know… for the new generation. Now YOLO takes on a slightly different definition in the fitness world: it stands for “You are Only Lean Once”, also known as the crash dieter. Why? Anyone who […]
Today’s topic will speak to all of the history buffs in the family: the race to become the first man to reach the South Pole. In 1910, two teams, one from Norway and the other from the United Kingdom, set out on an expedition to produce the first man to stand on the South Pole. […]
As I was walking to the subway station this morning, I couldn’t help but notice a sign outside a fitness store. It was a poster advertising fat burning pills, promisingbeach ready abs for a very low price of $39.99. I thought to myself: “How can youbeat abs for $39.99?” And although that is very tempting, […]