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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

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

How watching Netflix can get you in shape!

Recently, I started watching Sons of Anarchy (SOA). For those that have never heard of it, please come out from under your rock. Ok, here is the

5 Exercises that You Need to Stop Doing Now!

Hello again, I feel like I have not written a proper rant in a while, so it is time. Here are the top five exercises nobody should