1) Get Strong: developing physical strength is something everyone is encouraged to do for a better functioning body and a healthier life. Studies show that individuals that resistance train typically live longer lives. In addition to that, sarcopenia (muscle loss) is a natural part of aging that humans encounter. This muscle loss can lead to [...]
Coconut Oil is a fatty acid that has risen in popularity in recent years because of it's nutritional benefits, tasty flavor, and versatile cooking uses. Coconut oil is a good source of healthy fatty acids like medium chain triglycerides and of saturated fat. In a diet with a moderate fat intake where around 30% of [...]
There are a variety of autoregulation tools available to give you feedback on how to modify your training, I’ve found these to be efficient, relatively simple, and affordable considering some of the tools listed are available even as free apps for most phones. RPE - RPE stands for rate of perceived exertion, it was a [...]
-A big mistake many lifters can make is assuming their 1RM doesn’t fluctuate and failing to adjust accordingly. This results in suboptimal training sessions that stagnate progress. - Adjustments can be made to intensity, volume, frequency, exercise selection, and rest intervals. -Use tools like RPE, technique rating, velocity trackers, and heart rate tracking to guide [...]
Here's some quick thoughts/observations that I'd like to share with you all: Baseline Physical Activity: Last month I got a cool watch that tracks stuff like my steps per day, calories burned, etc. While I've always been aware that physically active people burn more energy than sedentary, this new watch really put in perspective [...]
Congrats to my clients Julian Rodarte and Yovani Rodarte for winning in the 1st and 2nd round respectively by knockout
For your chest muscles to really grow you have to train with a focus on hypertrophy. There are various ways to induce hypertrophy but some of the most effective involve inducing metabolic stress to the muscle and time under tension. In fact some studies have shown that low load high volume resistance training can induce [...]
my clients Yovani Rodarte & Julian Rodarte, ripped & ready to fight this saturday at the Westin Bonaventure in LA
Key Points -Thylakoids are hormone stimulators found in leafy green vegetables -Hormones stimulated by thylakoids directly affect our hunger and satiety -Traditional calorie reduction diets fail because are metabolism tries to compensate by slowing down and increasing cravings -Using thylakoids as a tool to regulate hunger hormones can be a novel strategy to prevent and [...]
Congrats to my clients Julian & Yovani Rodarte on their excellent wins in Tijuana, Baja California
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