Combination exercises like the Squat Press and the Renegade Row are great exercises if your only goal is to burn calories. They are not optimal if your goal is to get stronger/bigger muscles. Take the Squat Press for example, which combines a squat and an overhead shoulder press. In order to complete the exercise […]
Scale fluctuations suck. They are demoralizing and can put you in a major funk. In this article I’m going to discuss everything you need to know about the scale, daily fluctuations and why you should not let them ruin your day. Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss Before going further its important to understand the difference […]
One of the most common questions I’m asked as a Personal Trainer is, “what’s better for losing weight, resistance training or cardio”? My response to this question is always the same… neither will make a difference if you’re consistently eating too much food. The hard truth is, if you want to slim down you need […]
When it comes to getting in shape most people assume that as long as you workout and eat right you will be on your way. Obviously, working out and proper nutrition are essential to getting in shape, but there is one factor that is often over looked…SLEEP! Sleep is equally as important as fitness and […]