Category: Personal Training

Do We Need Ozempic And a Whole New Class Of Fat Loss Medications?

Book A Coaching Call! Why Do We Need Ozempic Or Even A Whole New Class Of Obesity Medications?  I mean diets work, people lost weight on low carb, low fat, keto you name it. Even the old diet drugs such as ephedrine, clenbuterol, DNP worked to the extent that patients lost about 10% of their […]

New Year's resolutions

Why New Year’s resolutions are a disaster in the making and what to do instead!

Most New Year’s resolutions fail due to a combination of unrealistic expectations, poor planning, and a lack of sustainable habits. Here’s why: Setting overly ambitious goals like “lose 50 pounds in two months” or “work out every day” can lead to frustration and burnout when progress isn’t as fast as anticipated. All too often, you […]

The Link Between Muscle Mass and Longevity

The Link Between Muscle Mass and Longevity: What the Latest Research Reveals

In recent years, numerous studies have pointed toward a compelling connection between muscle mass and longevity, suggesting that our muscles do more than move us around—they might also extend our lives. While it’s well-established that muscle strength contributes to physical resilience and independence, new research goes further, linking muscle mass directly to reduced mortality risk. […]

The Gym Landscape has Changed- A Lot!

The Gym Landscape has Changed- A Lot!

According to the economist and yours truly, the gym landscape has shifted to a barbell (pun intended): on one side, we have the rise of no-frills, super-cheap gyms, and on the other, a surge in high-end luxury fitness centers. This polarization in the fitness industry highlights an important trend—people are either opting for the most […]

Is Obesity a Disease?

Is Obesity a Disease?

If you had asked me that 15 years ago, my answer would have been something along the lines of ” no way, it is simply a matter of discipline or lack thereof” But since then , science and myself have evolved and I see things a bit more nuanced . At this point, we can […]

It's ok to go against the grain, just give it 100%

It’s ok to go against the grain, just give it 100%

Former soccer coach Christoph Daum, who passed away at 70, left a lasting legacy in But it wasn’t just on the pitch where Daum threw down the gauntlet, during said interview he directly attacked the manager and coach of Bayern, attesting them issues with cognitives abilities and the personality of a sleeping aid. For the […]

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What we can learn from a battle fought in 1866

Hello everyone, the historian in me decided it was time for dorky piece, so here we are. It is 8 am on July 3rd 1866, the Prussian Army is taking on Austria Hungary for supremacy in Europe at the battle of Koeniggraetz.. The key players are General Field Marshal Wilhelm von Moltke on the Prussian […]

10 Things I wished I had known 10 Years Ago!

10 things I wish I had known 10 Years Ago! 1. You Do not lift heavy to get big.! Lifting heavy is a great way to get hurt, muscular work matters not weight weight moved. 2. Eating Big is a great Way to get Fat, Not Muscular. Excessive bulking will lead to fat gain, which […]

4 Fitness Scams To Avoid!

4 Fitness Scams To Avoid! 

Four Fitness Scams you Must Avoid! Hello everyone, the fitness world, not unlike the fashion world, does recycle trends every few years. Carbs are in, carbs are out, Circuits are awful, circuits are great. Sadly, there are four scams that like zombies, refuse to die. Video here. You set up a bunch of rubber bands, […]