Warning: This has been a tough week for me, both at the macro and micro level. Between the constant attacks, pointless violence, and the passing of a beloved family member, I did not exactly have the greatest of times. So, I did the natural thing and worked out. Thereby, I started thinking (insert dumb bodybuilder […]
There are many myths surrounding protein intake. The most common being that it is impossible for your body to “absorb” more than 30 grams of protein in one sitting. Firstly, from a biological perspective, this sounds very maladaptive. Human beings likely wouldn’t have survived if our our digestive tracts were so inefficient and wasteful of […]
First things first: Personal training ( whether in NYC or anywhere else) is not rehab. If you are having an acute injury, you’ll need a physical therapist, not a trainer. But if you are suffering from muscular imbalances caused by the modern lifestyle, yes, weight training will help you attain a greater level of fitness […]
As I am sitting waiting for my flight to come in from Paris after watching the worlds greatest game for a week with my brother and Dad, I figured I might as well be semi productive and write this week’s newsletter. As always, it is about…me! But it can help you make greater gains, I […]
By now, one would think obesity has been eliminated, since it is virtually impossible to look into the paper or turn the TV on without reading or hearing something about another alarmist statistic regarding the dangers of obesity. And yet, on a worldwide scale, obesity is on the rise, and at a fast pace. Why? […]
I just finished reading “Grit” by Angela Duckworth and found it one of the most inspiring books I read in a long time. Why? Because it is about me! At least, in a way… Let me elaborate: the main thesis of the book focuses on two ideas: 1. Grit is the ultimate deciding factor if […]
Emotional eating has derailed many well-intended diets and can make the weight loss process very frustrating. Disclaimer: I am not even an arm chair therapist, I am speaking solely from the perspective of over 10 years of experience working with people who try to change their nutritional habits.What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is turning […]
What does it mean? It states that excessive dieting will cause your body to gain weight even on 800 or 1,000 calories while training. Is it true? No, it is not. The laws of physics are unchanged. But let’s take a deeper look behind the scenes to understand how weight loss works. First, there is […]
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 […]