[video] 30-Sec Squat / Mobility Test

Want to know one of the best indicators of your hip mobility, and ability to move well in general? It’s the squat. So I have a simple squat test for you to try. You can do this right now!… and it will only take about 30 seconds. Let me know how you do: # 30-SecContinue reading “[video] 30-Sec Squat / Mobility Test”

???? 3 WORST Core Exercises – and What to Do Instead ????

If you are doing dozens of crunches to work your abs, and it’s not working, great news: You can stop. Because they are probably ineffective, and could even hurt you. Here are 3 of the WORST Core Exercises: 1 – Sit Ups and Crunches These old-school movements place stress on the spine, which can causeContinue reading “???? 3 WORST Core Exercises – and What to Do Instead ????”

High rep/low weight is NOT better for fat loss – here’s what to do instead:

The idea: High reps and low weight will help you be more “toned” and lose fat. Low reps will help you gain strength and build muscle. Forest says: WRONG Sorry Charlie. There’s not a single research study but I am aware of that proves “high reps” (for the purpose of this article, we’ll call thatContinue reading “High rep/low weight is NOT better for fat loss – here’s what to do instead:”

Squats are NOT bad for your knees. Here’s why:

Myths quickly spread in the gym. One of those common myths is that squats are bad for your knees. But some recent research would contradict this idea. – Two large reviews looked at the impact of exercise on knee joints (see link at the bottom of this article). And the big conclusion was that joint-loadingContinue reading “Squats are NOT bad for your knees. Here’s why:”

[New Research] Weird “Cold Exposure” Hack Burns 15% More Calories?

I was watching a documentary on Netflix yesterday. It followed top CrossFit athletes as they competed in their big annual competition – “the CrossFit Games” – a few years back. They do several very intense and totally different workouts each day, for several days on end. One of the things they were doing were iceContinue reading “[New Research] Weird “Cold Exposure” Hack Burns 15% More Calories?”

Virtual Bring a Friend Workout – Thursday, April 23rd @ 6pm

Exciting news: We are putting on a VIRTUAL bring a friend workout event on Thursday, April 23rd at 6pm! And it’s 100% free for new clients. Reserve your spot at this link => https://bit.ly/fvtbringafriendapril2020 This is a chance to bring a friend or family member to check out the remote coaching workouts we are rockingContinue reading “Virtual Bring a Friend Workout – Thursday, April 23rd @ 6pm”

“Wait ’till you get to be my age!” (3 tips for continued gains in your 40s’s, 50’s and beyond)

“Wait ’till you get to be my age!” People used to say that to me all the time when I was in my teens, 20’s, and early 30’s. Typically in response to me telling them about the latest fitness challenge or event or thing I was training for. Well, sorry. I call BS. The “waitContinue reading ““Wait ’till you get to be my age!” (3 tips for continued gains in your 40s’s, 50’s and beyond)”

Strength Training for Fat Loss: A Bigger Engine Burns More Fuel!

When it comes to fat loss, most people focus on two main things: 1 – Cardio2 – Dieting Strength training, however, is just as if not more important when it comes to your weight loss goals. Because the more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism runs, the more calories you burn at rest, andContinue reading “Strength Training for Fat Loss: A Bigger Engine Burns More Fuel!”