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 […]
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 […]
