Too many times individuals look at exercise and nutrition choices as “good” or “bad,” instead of understanding the varying degrees of how to achieve a goal efficiently. If you were going to go cross country, chances are you would decide to fly or drive instead of walking or riding a bike. Walking and taking a […]
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Over time we have come up with more and more technological advancements, most of which with the purpose of making life easier. We usually focus on the pros of this and why not, everything is easier. But what does the word easier mean? In general, if something is easier it means that it requires less […]
For many individuals the apocalypse is happening right now, just not the one you are thinking of. Instead of fire and brimstone raining down upon the Earth, it is the mass destruction of the inhabitants of our bodies. By inhabitants I mean the trillions of microbial species we share our body with, most of which […]
In order to not fall into the Weight Yo-Yo Dilemma, here are the basic rules you should follow… 1- Always train to improve strength and build muscle. 2- Always eat at least one gram of protein for every pound of lean mass you would like to weigh. During periods of calorie restriction this becomes especially […]
There are plenty of individuals entering into their middle aged years wondering why their physique has turned into a jello-like consistency. I have realized through the years that many individuals fall into a pattern that slowly but surely replace their lean mass with fat. Let’s be honest, the vast majority of people are not on […]
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/10/nyregion/new-york-city-health-board-approves-sodium-warnings-on-menus.html?_r=0 I was watching The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when he mentioned in his monologue how NYC was going to start putting warning labels on their food. This instantly caught my attention. Just when I thought we might be getting somewhere I heard that the warning label would appear for products with high sodium […]
One of the primary reasons people hire a personal trainer is structure. Structure in a training program, nutritional plan, and schedule is pivotal for success. Once a structured plan has been made many people are then looking for someone to hold them accountable in the execution of the structure. I have realized that it is […]
A few times a week I show up to work with a protein shake needed to help satisfy the protein requirements needed to suit my goals. This usually drums up a conversation with some of my co-workers asking me, “What are you drinking?” After I tell them, a follow up question has arisen more times […]
1 – Cliff Bars or any “organic natural” bar – It is time to start calling these what they actually are… Candy Bars! You must account for them in your nutrition plan like a candy bar. 2 – “High Fiber” “Fortified” Cereals – There are plenty of better ways to get adequate fiber and nutrients […]
If quality and success were the primary determinants, Weight Watchers would have went out of business years ago, however it still remains as popular as ever. Even physicians are recommending it for their overweight patients (including children,) even though it goes against everything we know in science. The one thing Weight Watcher’s is really good […]
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"I first met Anthony while he was doing his internship at Physical Therapy for my back injury. He took me under his wing and worked hard for two months to strengthen my back. Anthony helped me realize that I would be prone to more injuries if I didn't concentrate on strengthening my core. Thus after Therapy I joined The Campo Team.
My initial goal was to lose weight and gain strength, 5 months..."