One of the biggest mistakes I see with nutrition isn’t what people eat — it’s how extreme they think they need to be. Let’s clear this up properly. The 80% Rule – Maintaining Where You’re At If you’re: Healthy Happy with your body fat Performing well Sleeping and recovering properly You do NOT need perfection. […]
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There’s a constant debate in training circles: Do you train muscles or do you train movements? The honest answer is: it depends on the goal. If your goal is aesthetics (hypertrophy, shape, physique):Train muscles. That means:• Know which muscle you’re targeting with each exercise• Slow things down where needed• Focus on feel, tension, and control• Better feel → better
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Let’s clear something up. 10,000 steps were never designed to get you lean or fit.They were designed to get inactive people moving. If you sit most of the day, 10,000 steps are better than doing nothing.But once you’re already moving daily, steps alone stop producing results The Problem: Your Body Adapts Your body is incredibly
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Carbohydrates aren’t “bad.” They’re just misused. Whether carbs help you or hurt you comes down to you as an individual, not dogma, trends, or what worked when you were 25. There are four principles you must apply if you want carbs to work for your body instead of against it: Deserve. Earn. Timing. Type. Let’s
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We’ve all been there.A major project lands on your desk. Deadlines close in. Family, business, and life all demand your time. You tell yourself, “I’ll just skip the gym for a week until things settle down.” But here’s the truth: that’s the worst decision you can make. When life gets chaotic, training isn’t optional, it’s
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In the realm of fitness and athletic performance, the importance of specificity in training and coaching cannot be overstated. Tailoring training programs to align with specific goals is fundamental, yet equally crucial is ensuring that the coach guiding the training process possesses the requisite experience, expertise, and passion for the specific type of training sought
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Life is a journey filled with opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and unforgettable experiences. To truly excel and thrive in this adventure, it’s essential to embrace a set of guiding principles that can lead to a life rich in achievements, health, and joy. By integrating three key principles into your annual routine, you can pave the
In a world where the mind wields immense influence over our actions and perceptions, affirmations stand out as a potent tool for personal growth and success. Affirmations are positive statements that, when repeated regularly, can rewire our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, leading to positive changes in various aspects of our lives. From enhancing focus and
In a world where fad diets and processed foods dominate the culinary landscape, the age-old wisdom of consuming what nature offers, unadulterated by human interference, stands as a beacon of optimal nutrition. Three fundamental principles guide this paradigm: consuming foods derived from nature, avoiding heavily processed options driven solely by profit motives, and honoring one’s
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The term “Functional Training” has been a pet pev of mine for quite some time for the simple reason that the fitness industry it seemed had no idea what that term even meant. It seemed to associate “Functionality” with twisting cables, kneeling on balls and Bosu training when in actual fact “Functional Training” is more
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