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, […]
Luck is always quoted as a major success factor in all aspects of life: business, athleticism, romance, talent… the list goes on. To an extent, this definitely is true! For example, if Bill Gates was born as a peasant in a rural town in communist China, I highly doubt that we would be using Windows […]
“It is difficult, therefore it must be good!” Whenever someone asks me about a new boot camp/fitness regime that their friends are trying out (Insert latest fitness craze here), the previously mentioned logic is often what sparked their interest. “Have you seen how much they sweat?” One of the most common misconceptions in the fitness […]
New York City’s winters can be grueling on both your shoes and psyche — today is no exception. The combination of huge puddles (If anyone has figured out how to avoid them, any information would be appreciated!), wet subways, and addictiveTV shows makes it rather easy to take a couple of “snow days” and treat […]