About 20-30 years ago, a war on red meat and fat started. With little to no scientific backing, physicians and media began telling us how bad red meat and saturated fats were for us. Therein began the “non-fat craze.” Fat-free deserts lined the aisles of grocery stores, and people stood in line to load up […]
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Sometimes I wish I could go back in time to see the events leading up to the fear many individuals have of certain foods. By fear, I mean there are certain foods that people think are going to kill them. This might seem harmless, but when people fear that foods such as red meat and […]
When it comes to improving your health and fitness, everything comes down to choices. Many people try to make excuses; blaming their poor choices on things like lack of time. While it is understandable that many individuals have time restrictions that might pose a challenge to their health and fitness goals, for the most part […]
When analyzing many individuals’ diets, it becomes evident that many people have “go to” foods that they tend to eat in situations where they don’t have a lot of time to think or plan their meal. Unfortunately these “go to” foods for the typical individual center around carb-rich foods, with hardly any nutrients. Chips, crackers, […]
Many individuals tend to give up on a nutritional plan during the holidays. The truth is that no matter how hectic the holidays are for you, there are some simple tips you can follow to keep you on the healthy track. The majority of these tips require hardly any extra time or work, and really […]
Many individuals that hire me have never spent a day training in their lives. Through some epiphany or revelation they decide to hire a trainer and start making positive changes. Even individuals who have spent time in the gym usually have not taken the time to learn how to train correctly. Here are the basic […]
When establishing a nutritional plan for yourself, it is important to focus on the science of nutrition in the proper order. All too often I will see someone who is not executing the basics of nutrition try to focus in on specific concepts that yield little results compared to the basics. The fundamental basics of […]
I often get asked… “What supplements should I take?” and “How should I use supplements?” The first piece of advice I give these individuals is to follow the rule of 2 percent. This rule states that if you use supplements, (for this article I am referring to “legal” ones,) optimally they will most likely only […]
Here is a great way to indulge in pizza and still adhere to a fat loss diet plan Low-Carb Pizza – Get a piece of chicken breast. Pound it with a meat tenderizer until it’s nice and thin and circular. Brush with some olive oil and season to your liking. – Load up with cheese […]
Throughout the years, training and coaching others has led me to see common trends that affect results. Many of my articles address these issues in the hopes that they will shed some light on the proper way to do things. Crappy magazines and day-time television shows have completely convoluted the fitness industry by making up […]
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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..."