I was doing personal training with a client in my LA gym yesterday who commented on how difficult it is to keep going on an exercise when it gets so intense that it feels like “the gas tank is near empty,” and “I might not be able to do another… Read the rest
There are few things more frustrating than not being able to lose weight.
Do you want to be slimmer and see muscle definition, but your weight won’t budge?
Fix This: Lack of Support
People who exercise alone are less challenged, less accountable and are more likely to fail.
Who would rush… Read the rest
As the second month of 2010 comes to a close, where do you stand with your resolutions? Have you made progress or did your motivation fizzle?
Most people wait for motivation to strike them like a lightning bolt. Well, I have news: motivation isn’t something that happens to you – it’s… Read the rest
Most of us are under the misconception that fit people work hard and spend most of their lives deprived in order to achieve their amazing bodies.
Nothing could be farther from the truth.
I’ll let you in on a little secret … It’s not hard to get and stay fit. It’s… Read the rest
If you’ve ever wished that you were more motivated to experience life at your full potential then this is for you.
Most of us set goals and work hard only to find our motivation fizzle out after a couple of weeks.
But there are little tricks that will help you harness… Read the rest
Did you ever wonder how accurate the calorie information is that you read in calorie books, websites, and on food labels?
I have, and I’ve never before seen anyone quantify under what conditions, and to what extent, the calories you get from foods will be significantly different from the “tested”… Read the rest
There’s a good chance that you’ll find yourself in a bathing suit sometime this month.
If you are like most people then that realization will 1) bring a grimace to your face and 2) will motivate you to lose some weight.
While I commend your desire to slim down before baring… Read the rest
***QUESTION***
Hey, Chad. Let’s start working on reducing time between exercises this week!
Also, a question … You say the faster you exhaust your muscles the better, but isn’t there a minimum effective time? Otherwise why not just try and move more weight than you could possibly move for like 5… Read the rest
Last newsletter, I promised to share a “secret” technique that I personally use to dramatically increase my workout results.
It’s simple and ALMOST obvious, but virtually no one does it.
Once I tried it and saw the results, I never wanted to go back to the old way of training.… Read the rest
Who should you blame if you’re out of shape?
The diet ads have you believe that it’s anyone’s fault but yours. They put the blame on your cortisol levels, your modern diet (ie fast food), or your busy schedule.
That strategy works to sell lots of pills and supplements, but will… Read the rest