How many hours of your day are filled with things that are not constructive or productive? I challenge you to take half an hour and fill it with something that can literally add years to your life – exercise. As we are about to close off the first quarter of 2020, I’m going to put my tough trainer hat on and send out some tough love to this incredible community. My … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Does It Matter When I Eat My Food?
Eating at certain times in order to enhance fat loss outcomes has been somewhat of a popular topic among health enthusiasts. Ever heard of the saying “no carbs after 5 p.m.” or “eating breakfast is best for fat loss.” This is referred to as nutrient timing, and it seems to be perpetuating the confusion around nutrition. It’s confusing enough to understand what to eat and how … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Talk: Harnessing Healthy Habits As We Head Into 2020
It is no secret that daily habits play a huge role in the direction of our future. It’s the small but consistent things we do daily that can guide our lives into a life of success or disappointment. Little by little, a little can turn into a lot. This principle can be applied to literally every aspect of our lives, including finances, relationships, business and health. This … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Eating Healthy, Eating Out
Research has shown that those who regularly eat out are more likely to gain weight in comparison with those who eat more home-cooked meals. In addition, those who eat more meals at home are less likely to be deficient in essential macro and micronutrients to support optimal health. In the last decade, fast food, takeout, and dining options have doubled, and more and more … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Too Unfit for Fitness
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!” – Zig Ziglar Have you ever heard someone say, “I’d like to exercise, but I’m just too unfit?” Or maybe this is something you say to yourself. As a fitness professional, this is a concern that I hear a lot! Fear of what people might think, fear of injury or being embarrassed of not being able to … [Read more...]