Great news, even The Times agrees with me (for once) http://www.nytimes.com/…/he…/biggest–loser-weight-loss.html… Finally, even The Times got something right in the Health and Fitness section and discovered that most contestants from “The Biggest Loser” reality-TV show gained the weight back and then some. How come? To be bold, “The Biggest Loser” is a scam. There, I […]
The supplement industry is exactly that, an industry and it is doing an excellent job in creating a market for hopes and dreams. The effectiveness of most supplements leaves much to be desired; aside from protein, creatine, caffeine and vitamins it is pretty much all hype. So, how do you spot a sleazy supp? There […]
No, this is not a newsletter about the state of politics in this great country of ours; it would take too long and I do not any answers. Instead, we are dealing with science in fitness and how it relates to gains. Upfront: in case you haven’t noticed, I love science! Absolutely the best tool […]
before we get started, I’ll make a quick announcement: we are rolling out our online coaching program and are looking for some highly motivated individuals willing to change their bodies withing the next three months. If that is you, reply back. Now on to today’s topic Good news, bad news. Good news first: today newsletter […]
The fitness lifestyle can take a toll on the best of us and very often motivation wanes after a few months of training. Why is that? Consider this: fitness is the only sport where rank beginners expect to perform at the peak of the sport within months. Consider this: when you got your first skies, […]
When it comes to training, your body is a remarkable adaptive machine, which is a good and a bad thing at the same time. It is great because we survived the ice age due to our ability to adapt. It is bad because your bodies do not want us to pack on unlimited muscle mass […]
It seems that every couple years, our society finds a new food, which is then blamed for all ailments and natural disasters alike. In the 80s it was dietary fats, then Dr. Atkins rolled around and carbs became evil. Lately, trans fats were pretty much outlawed, red meat will kill you after one bite and […]
Eating Food Burns Calories: The Thermic Effect of Food Have you ever heard that you burn more calories digesting celery than the celery contains? This is actually a myth that I hear a lot as a personal trainer in NYC, but it does point out the significance of something called the thermic effectof food (TEF), […]
Before I get into the theme du jour, let me state the very obvious ( my personal training clients in NYC know the sermon all too well): calories matter most when trying to gain or lose weight. However, the actual diet composition, meaning the percentage of proteins vs. carbohydrates vs. fats, can also greatly influence […]
Today’s article was inspired by my glorious 40th birthday and my brother’s wise input (he came as a surprise guest from Germany – best gift ever!!) Needless to say, we spent my big day in the gym…but not any gym; we trekked out to Bev Francis powerhouse gym in Syosset, Long Island. For the uninitiated, Bev’s […]