Monday, December 30, 2013

Prone Incline Bicep Curls



Prone Incline Bicep Curls:

This is a great exercise to isolate the biceps and switch it up for maximum gains! In this video I'm using a Hammer Strength row machine, but if this is not available in your gym you can use an incline bench.

Keep your elbows in as you perform this and contract the bicep until your arms are fully flexed. Lower all the way down and repeat.

Variations: I am using an EZ Bar in this exercise, but you can use dumbbells or even cables as well.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Super Extreme Fat Loss Workout



Try this circuit with minimal breaks in between sets. 0-15 seconds rest in between sets ONLY!!

For more advanced populations, go through this circuit up to 5 times.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Benefits of Healthy Fats


Choosing healthy/unsaturated fats can:

-Raise GOOD cholesterol levels
-Lower triglyceride levels and blood pressure
-Reduce the risk of heart disease (a leading cause of death in the US)
-Reduce risk of inflammatory diseases and some types of cancer
-Helps the body absorb vitamins K, A, D, E
-Protects the cell walls

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Whole Wheat is NOT as Healthy as You Think!!

Whole Wheat is NOT as Healthy as You Think!!

Eating 2 pieces of whole wheat bread is like eating 2 tablespoons of sugar!!

This causes the insulin in the body to spike, thus making you store more fat! Not to mention the increased risk for obesity and diabetes.

Additionally, simple carbs such as wheat and sugar will give you that "sugar high" and then very low levels of energy shortly after. This will cause your appetite and sugar cravings to increase.

The solution??

Stick with complex carbs such as oats, brown rice, sweet potatoes, and quinoa.