States are opening.. States are closing… Like it was a huge surprise, the Virus hasn’t gone away. The reality of the moment is that we will be working through this together for some time so I really want to drop some knowledge on the masks you are wearing to the gym. Ive seen a full gamut of styles and seen what works good and which ones are super uncomfortable.
161219 "Sunlight Deprivation and Its Effect on your Health and Performance"
Winter Months herald in a host of physiological changes, that can lead to our athletic performance dipping slightly. Our sleep patterns get messed up, our hormones bounce around, and often Seasonal Depression hits which absolutely has an effect on your drive in and out of the gym. For this reason we change our training modes and slow things down a bit. But what is going on inside your body because of the lack of Sunlight? Today we dive into some freaky facts that should prompt you to get outside and enjoy every moment of sunlight this winter.
220719 "3 Things you didn't know about Training In the HEAT"
New York is great in the Summer. Unlike the Winter time everyone has smiles on their faces. Even on the hottest day in the gym, I love that New Yorkers take it in stride. And, just like Winter Time, New York weather is extreme. Mid nineties on the thermometer with 60-75% humidity can literally make your skin burn. Im not joking when I say its hot. So what are the limits of our training when it gets this hot outside? When is training in the heat too much. I have dug around and found some surprising things about High Heat Training that might surprise you.
290419 "5 Ways to Detoxify your Liver and Improve Performance"
Take a moment right now and place your hand just below the diaphragm. Inhale deeply, exhale and take a moment to thank your Liver. This little guy has been working hard for you all your life, a thankless job but one that is essential for your life as you know it. No matter what you have thrown at it, the Liver works hard to keep you on track. If you are like me, you and your liver could share some stories! Well today we are going to give thanks to our livers and Im going to give you 5 EASY DETOXIFYING TIPS to help you keep your Liver at Peak levels and boost your performance as an athlete. Given all that you two have been through, its time.. and probably overdue.
180319 "Top 5 Most Nutritious Dried Fruits"
Shrivelled up like a 75 year old French Dude on a beach in August, Dried Fruit might not be much to look at but I bet it has one hell of a story! Sweeter than its fresh form, Dried fruit is an amazing alternative to Sugar laden snacks and add a surprisingly powerful nutritional element to all foods that you pair them with. Im going to break down my top 5 most nutritious dried fruits, so you can Thrive on to a full life.
050318 "4 ways to increase Fat Burning on a Ketogenic Diet"
Living in the Ketone zone is much more than just restricting your carbohydrate intake and crossing your fingers. Ketosis, the bodys ability to burn fat as energy, can help you achieve goals from decreased inflammation to fighting cancer but for many its about shedding weight. The process can be tough both mentally and physically. The high rate of failure in implementing a Ketone Lifestyle is because the recipe is not as simple as many people try and make it. Today we are going to focus on key ways to help you keep your sanity and burn fat at the same time . Goals are certainly achievable, dedication to the process is necessary, but using the following pro tips will speed up your results without halting your performance.
120218 "3 Reasons why the Olympics are good for Humanity"
Every 2 years we get a glimpse into something uniquely Human, Sport and Competition. The Olympic Games are undoubtedly the greatest sports event on the planet. Athletes and Nations emerge from the secret training centers and obscure competitive environments, thrust into the worlds living rooms. For a brief while we get to engross ourselves with the struggle and triumph of the human experience, coming away with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our neighbors.