There is one thing that I find which separates working out from everything else in life. It is the reason why I love training and the exact same reason people hate training. You get out of it, exactly, what you put into it. How many things in life can you say that’s true about. At [...]

The last 2 years have been great for me. I have seen my body and fitness change so much. I have always been a weight lifter…..working with trial and error…days I got down on myself….days I was happy…..sometimes strong…sometimes feeling defeated. I always asked myself when would I change? Would I ever get to where [...]

A few weeks ago on my way home from work I was presented with ironic, ignorant, and idiotic situation. As I got off the “T” (subway car here in Boston). I saw a large woman in the face of a smaller woman from a distance, as if she was arguing. Then I saw some surrounding [...]

Multi-angle incline Bench Press Tri-set The benefit Swimsuit season is just around the corner and we all know that the ultimate chick magnet at the beach is a well built chest, from top to bottom. To build a complete chest in a short effective manner is as easy as changing the angle in which you [...]

One observation I’ve made is that individuals are often obsessed with how many calories they are burning on the cardio equipment or how many calories are burned per workout. ” Josh, do you think the calorie counters work on the machines?” “Josh, how many calories do you think we just burned?” “Josh, what do you [...]

Yes, this post is not just me rambling but actually has useful tips. Walk into a public gym and the following happens… Front desk employee asks if you’re a member and if you would like to join. Then they refer you to an over caffeinated sales person in the appropriate collared shirt with the shirts [...]

I work and have worked with a wide variety of personal training and nutrition clients. Over time I have been able to classify most of them which actually allows me to be a better personal trainer. Enjoy the honesty, which one are you? 1. I bought a personal trainer now it’s all out of my hands [...]

It gets thrown around a lot, “I’m a personal trainer”. There are various occasions when it comes up and even more various reactions. Throwing around the title yields a lot of results. It’s just not the same as saying, “hi, I’m an accountant” …..boooooring. “hi, I’m a sales rep”…….snoooooze. I’m not saying these jobs aren’t [...]

You know how sometimes receiving no advice is the best advice? I think it’s the same with health in terms of thinking you know how to lose weight and being wrong. You’re better off not knowing and asking for help. Thinking you know how to lose weight can be detrimental to your fat loss goals. [...]