Ahh yes, the eternal chin up vs. pull up debate. First thing’s first– no, a chin up and a pull up aren’t the same thing, but both definitely fit into the “best exercises” category. When you’re done with this article you’ll know a) what sets them apart and b) why you should be doing more […]
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How to Keep a Kickass Fitness Journal
Alrighty, so you have made the mega wise decision to start keeping a fitness journal. Not only is it a very simple tool to help you stay on track with your fitness goals, but there are a myriad of benefits attached to using one as well, from staying motivated (that sounds important!), to insuring that […]
Using Self-Talk to Achieve Your Fitness Goals
In today’s PT Intel personal trainer Kathleen Trotter talks about how the way we use self-talk influences whether or not we follow through with our fitness goals. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman to be more accurate) and 7 half Ironmans. You […]
Why Strength Training Is Necessary
In today’s PT Intel personal trainer Kathleen Trotter talks about how necessary strength training is, no matter what your fitness goals are. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman to be more accurate) and 7 half Ironmans. You can also find her on […]
Kick Up Your Protein Intake with Shredded Chicken Green Chili
In today’s PT Intel, Joshua Garcia submits a high protein chili recipe that is also low in fat (and obviously tasty!). Joshua is a personal trainer and founder of Unification Point in Denver, Colorado. You can find him online by clicking here. Description: Loaded with spices including fresh peppers, cayenne and garlic this soup is […]
How to Improve Bench Press Max
The moment conversation turns to the gym invariably the next thing uttered out of anybody’s mouth is, “how much do you bench?” Figuring out how to improve bench press max doesn’t need to be a mystery; all you need to do is look beyond the muscles primarily involved in the movement (chest), and to take […]