With time being the primary chief complaint as to why people do not achieve success with their health and fitness goals, it is important to have several tools at your disposal in order to maximize your time and effort. One trick I use is to dedicate a period of time each week for what I […]
There are specific needs for each person depending on their goals and background, however, many people end up developing similar imbalances and weaknesses. If I were to generalize the average person I work with here is the best program I can come up with to help the majority of the population Foam roll the IT […]
1.) Learning a proper hinging movement pattern 2.) Learning a proper shoulder/scapular movement pattern 3.) Improving bodyweight exercises such as the pushup, pullup, squat, and lunge 4.) Learning weaknesses and imbalances, then figuring out what to do to fix them 5.) Improving overall conditioning and mobility If you consistently go to the gym but are […]
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 […]
Living in upstate New York it is commonly known that we do not have the best weather. In addition the entire Binghamton area has not been doing so great economically in the past 30 years or so. People are constantly posting things on social media reminding us that we are among the countries leaders in […]
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 […]
My training partner Jim and I were discussing some common flawed ideology that is contributing to a lack of success many people have with fat loss. In doing so Jim came up with a great analogy that might help put fat loss in a better perspective. In discussing how many individuals have put themselves in […]
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"I've always made a decent effort to go to the gym on a regular basis, buts gains were minimal and losing weight was an ever increasing challenge, especially being in my 40s. I just opassed the 2 years mark with Anthony and have exceeded all expectations. I started at 220 pounds with a high perentage of body fat. I am now a lean 185 pounds. My workouts are fueled by Anthony's high level of enthusiasm. His nutritional knowledge and guidance complements his..."
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