YOU are the only thing standing in your way. I’ve heard it all before: I’m too busy, it’s too expensive, I don’t like running/lifting/broccoli. Heck, I’ve made the same excuses myself. Thing is, no one is going to do it for you. No one is going to make you go to the gym. No
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When it comes to losing weight and getting lean, I’ve struggled with all of the same stuff you’re struggling with right now. The biggest thing that’s allowed me to be a better coach for my peeps is the fact that I’ve made (and learned from) most of the nutrition mistakes in the book. Being able
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an Act, but a Habit.” You may have a negative association with the word “routine” because it sounds repetitive, boring, and dull. I’m not here to argue that point with you… I like variety as much as the next person, and I can’t imagine
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If you’re a cardio junkie, stepping into the weight room for the first time can be intimidating. But don’t let that hold you back! Weightlifting is the best way to rapidly change your body – better than cardio, or group exercise, or yoga. But just because you pick up a pair of dumbbells, don’t expect
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There are a couple times every year when we say to ourselves, “Man, I really need to get back into the gym and get in shape.” New Years resolution season in the wake of holiday indulgences, the start of spring and tank top weather, or right around Memorial Day, when the neighborhood pool opens and
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We’re creatures of habit, but traveling upsets our routine. With that in mind, you absolutely should try to maintain your healthy habits while you’re on the road. Things like your morning routine and how you eat don’t need to change much on vacation. If you wake up and stretch first thing at home, do the
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Most people don’t have a problem with “off” days. Oh, I don’t have to workout? Cool. Netflix! But some of us are wired to GO all the time, gladly training six to seven days per week. Some call this crazy, while those who participate in constant activity couldn’t imagine taking a day off. Admittedly, I
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You know that lady who’s on the elliptical every time you hit the gym, slogging through an hour cardio workout every single day? Her eyes glaze over as she stares at the TV mounted on the wall ten feet ahead of her, looking bored as all get-out, and you wonder, how the heck does
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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I recently polled fans on the KPxFitness Facebook page about their biggest fitness questions. James wanted to learn about getting through mental blocks when starting a fitness routine and dealing with failure along the way. Thanks for your question, James! I hope you find
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Wooh! It’s Friday! You worked hard all week at the office, crushed it in the gym, and suffered through the salad buffet. Time to enjoy the weekend, right? I’ve seen this mentality with many of my coaching clients before, and I’ve fallen prey to it myself. The problem is, being “good” all week can be
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