Incorporating plyometric exercises into your exercise regimen is a very effective way to improve your cardiovascular health and increase your overall fitness level from balance, to strength, to stamina.

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I have a high intensity interval training workout below for you to help you burn A TON of calories and burn some serious fat.  Sprinting is debatably the most effective cardio method to burn the most amount of fat in the least amount of time.

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I’ve spent more time than I would care to admit pondering this question and I’ve spent years of my life experimenting with various full body workouts and split routines.

I understand how confusing and frustrating this question can be.  For example, tons of smart trainers I know who have great physiques focus their strength training workouts on split routines.  But yet they train every one of their clients with full body workouts!

Why the contradiction?

Continue Reading Full Body Workout Vs. Split Routine: Which Is Better?

As I mention in the video, Yoga can be very initimidating for guys, especially guys who are not particularly flexible.

The following are 3 beginner Yoga poses from celebrity Yoga instructor Kristin McGee that are dynamic because you can flow from one pose to another seamlessly and smoothly.  While these are beginner poses, don’t be alarmed if you have trouble doing them.  In fact, when I took my first Yoga class, I was seriously struggling and sweating profusely as the petite girls around me looked like they were about to fall asleep they were so relaxed.

Continue Reading Beginner Yoga For Men With NYC’s Kristin McGee

I was recently featured as a Fitness Expert on the NBC Philadelphia 10! Show where I discussed 5 tips to get “Fit For Fall”. Below I have a link to the video, the 5 tips I gave, and some photos from the segment. It was a really fun experience and I look forward to doing more shows in the future:

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I recently interviewed Cassidy Phillips (photo to right) who is a biomechanical specialist and Founder and CEO of Trigger Point Therapy (TPT).   Once told he could never be an athlete again because of muscular dysfunction, Cassidy has become a pioneer of myofascial compression techniques to help people of all ages improve movement efficiency and restore muscle elasticity.

Background: I came across TPT at a Fitness Conference in NYC where I was randomly picked from the audience to demonstrate their product, which I had never used before.  To my amazement, within only a few minutes of using TPT’s myofascial compression techniques on the various trigger points (soleus, quads, piriformis, psoas, and pecs), my body felt 10x better.  My posture improved almost instantaneously, my movement became more efficient, and the tightness I normally feel in my lower back no matter how much I stretch was gone.  Ever since then, I use myofascial compression techniques at least a couple times per week and I’m a BIG believer in myofascial release as an essential part of my weekly exercise regimen.

To get you up to speed on Myofascial Release and why it’s an essential component of an exercise regimen, I have the following for you:

Continue Reading Myofascial Release 101: Q&A With Trigger Point Therapy’s Cassidy Phillips

Question of the Week: What Is Lean Body Mass?

I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about “Lean Body Mass”, so I thought it would be a good idea to address the concept in more depth so you can understand exactly what it is, why it’s important, and how to calculate it.

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I have below a One Rep Max Chart along with information so you can learn what a 1 rep max chart is, why it’s useful, and how to read the chart.

What is a One Rep Max Chart?

A 1 Rep Max Chart gives you a rough estimate of the number of reps and the amount of weight that corresponds to the maximum amount of weight that you can lift.  The chart works by assuming that the number of reps you can lift a certain weight can be predicted using mathematical relationships.

Why Is A One Rep Max Chart Useful?

One of the most frequent frustrations guys express to me is having no idea how much weight they can lift for a given number of repetitions.

So for example, if you can bench 175lb for 10 reps, then what should you try to bench if you are shooting for 6 reps?

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Almost every guy I’ve ever talked to who wants to change his body tells me he wants to “lose fat and build muscle” so as to stay the same weight but look leaner and more toned.

It seems like many guys believe it’s possible to build 15lb of muscle and lose 15lb of fat in a few months if you eat right and have a great training program. But is that really possible, or is this wishful thinking?

First, let’s answer the question if it’s possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time.

The short answer is that it depends on what you mean by the “same time”. Could be yes, could be no.

Continue Reading Can You Lose Fat and Build Muscle At The Same Time?

Definition: What is an Athletic Stance?

Continue Reading Athletic Stance: Help Reduce Weightlifting Injuries