I went to the grocery store the other day, and there was a lady in the produce section looking at apples. She was with her friends – probably about 41 or 42 years old – and was explaining to them the importance of carbohydrates and how they’re great for fat loss. She explained that “carbs […]
Why You Aren’t Losing Body Fat (Part 2)
In last week’s article –which can be read HERE – we discussed fat loss, questioned why it’s such a challenging endeavor for our society, and then came up with 11 potential reasons why you may not be losing body fat. Part one covered reasons 1-6. Today, we’ll finish up with reasons 7-11. 7. Your Goals […]
IIFYM: The Controversy Never Ends!
Nick Smoot Owner of Smoot Fitness, www.Smootfitness.com IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) has been an area of controversy for a long time, but I thought that the war would have ended by now. I thought people would have come to the realization that it is not a diet, that everyone who tracks nutrient intake […]
Squats: The King of All Exercises
If there is one exercise found in 99% of exercise programs, it is the squat. Squats have been labeled the “King of All Exercises,” and for good reason. They mimic one of the most natural movement patterns used in everyday life and are a multi joint exercise working almost every muscle in the body. They release large amounts of anabolic (muscle building) hormones such as […]
The Importance of Hiring A Coach
“Previously posted on machinemuscle.com” Whether you are a bodybuilder, power lifter, or just an athlete training for a specific sport, your sights should always be focused on a larger goal. The fact is when it comes to training most people read a few articles on a bodybuilding website and considers themselves experts. They jump […]