Principles – You Have to Have Them!
This newsletter was meant to go out last week, but the timing seemed off. So, we missed the anniversary of the gentleman in the picture. Who is
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Tag: muscle gain
What is the proper range of motion?
What is the proper range of motion? Speaking very generally, full range of motion works best. But there are a few things to consider. There is only
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What I learned in 25 years of training
Today’s newsletter deals with some of the lessons that I came across in my long journey through the weight room. If you prefer a more visual delivery
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Fat Loss The Facts!
If you ask anyone which is THE number one topic in the fitness industry, without a doubt, the answer is FAT LOSS. There are fat loss workouts,
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How to Ensure a Great Workout!
Today I was finishing up training and I was contemplating: what makes a great workout? It struck me that there are a few components to it: 1.
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Which exercises to do first?
When building a workout, we were always told to first perform the multi-joint, compound movements such as squats, presses, and deadlifts. And there is a certain logic
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DO YOU NEED TO TRAIN HEAVY TO GROW?
We have always been told that we need to lift heavy to grow and since in the fitness world most things become reality once they have been
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How many carbs do you need?
Great question, often posed to me by my NYC personal training clients and the answer is: it depends. Carbs are a non essential nutrient, so you need
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When carbs strike back!
For a very long time, carbs have been demonized in the fitness world – they make you fat, cause insulin raises, cause bloating, hold water, etc. Want
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Can You Build Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time?
Spoiler Alert: You Cannot. Not unless you are a rank beginner (less than six months training), are very overweight, or using a lot of illegal substances. This
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