At least 70-80% of our immune system is in our gut, and yet we are self-inflicting damage upon it by literally starving our good gut bacteria through overindulgence on processed foods, rancid vegetable oils, and low fiber diets. How can you ensure your gut can do as it’s intended and keep you healthy and running optimally?…
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Squat Superset
I’ve been trying to find ways to torch my quads without undo knee stress. I’ve had a pretty nasty bout of knee tendonitis over the last month and can’t squat more than 225 pounds without debilitating knee pain. Like, really bad. So I’m started to make lighter weight “harder” through complexes, supersets and the like.…
protein
Gluten Free Banana Pancakes
You don’t need enriched flour or oatmeal to make great tasting pancakes! Try this yummy (and healthy) gluten free banana pancake recipe and thank me later. Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1 whole free range egg 1 large banana 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 packet stevia or splenda 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of baking powder Combine…
health, nutrition
Fat Burning Tip of the Week
Do you like to abuse the s-h-i-t out of your liver with aspirin and alcohol? Nothing like a binge drunk fest followed by the morning after hangover cure of two double-strength aspirins and a glass of water, eh? The liver is a resilient organ, sure, but it’s also a documented fact that a healthy functioning…
goal setting, Motivation
My Bucket List
Often you hear the story of the person who has been told they only have ‘X’ amount of time to live. Now faced with the prospect of their own mortality, they suddenly decide to make the most of things and cram a life’s worth of goals and dreams into a finite amount of time. I’m…
hamstrings, health, Uncategorized
Exercise Sequence For Joint Pain
I hear complaints from young and old lifters alike who suffer chronic joint pain in the gym. They can’t train biceps and triceps with isolation movements because their elbows hurt, or they can’t squat up to a heavy weight before their knees start to ache. There’s a solution that works more often than not, and…
IF, nutrition
Intermittent Fasting Isn’t For Everyone
You’ve all seen the before and after pictures circulating on the internet. Intermittent Fasting gets results. There’s no arguing that point. But you first must assess your own personal goals before deciding to pursue it as a long-term dietary approach. There are practical applications to be sure, particularly for sedentary people. Someone can fast during…
health, nutrition
Guns Don’t Kill People, Grains Do
OK, I may have gone overboard with my headline in an attempt to get you to click. Thanks for falling for it. But let me explain. Some people get legitimately mad when I suggest they limit their intake of grains, but try to keep an open mind here. Sure, there’s a whole lot of grey…
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REPREVE #TurnItGreen Contest
If you weren’t already in the know, REPREVE is a recycled fiber used by leading brands to make products you know and love more sustainable. This year you can watch REPREVE at the Winter X Games where Brand Ambassadors (X Games professionals) will sport their products on the slopes. In this video below, I show…
health, nutrition, Uncategorized
Healthy Cooking Made Easy
I think most fitness professionals would agree that without proper nutrition, it’s near impossible to get the body you want. You can’t out exercise a bad diet, as the saying goes. But enjoying your food and meeting your macro restrictions is easier said than done. Dry chicken and rice can only suffice for so long.…