3 Ways Surf Training Will Get You Fit – Even If You Don’t Surf
So here’s a question I get all the time. “Hey Nick, I want to get back in shape but I don’t surf, will surf training help me? Yes, absolutely I say. Hell YES. Today, I’ll share why. Maybe you never plan on surfing. Maybe the ocean isn’t your thing. Maybe sharks scare...
Stop Wasting Your Money On Juice Detoxes
Juicing is so hot right now. And I mean juicing of the liquid beverage sort, sorry for all my bros out there thinking that I might be talking about the resurgence of performance enhancing drugs. Sorry guys, we're not talking about steroids. Nope. We're talking about...
Newsflash: You Can Lose Inches While Drinking Alcohol
NO, you don’t have to be perfect. NO, you don’t have to run on a treadmill for an hour every day. NO, you don’t have to give up your favorite foods. NO, just because you screw up a meal does not mean you’ve screwed up all your progress. And ABSOLUTELY NOT, you don’t...
4 Fat Loss Principles That Work, Guaranteed
'Tis the season to talk about fat loss. Just last week I was cruising through the LA airport and I took a look at a few popular fitness magazines. Cue the sensational headlines: 2 Step Beach Body Makeover in 20 days! Torch belly fat with this one exercise! Get ready...
How Does Your Workout Stack Up? Test It Here!
What does the "perfect" workout look like? Or better question, does "perfect" even exist? While Men’s Health, Shape or any other mainstream fitness magazine might try and convince us that the "perfect"workout does exist (just buy our magazine to find out), I’m sorry...
3 Ways To Prioritize Your Fitness Goals Despite Your Busy Schedule
“I’m all talk and no walk. I know what I should do, but I don’t.” “I’m stressed out and in desperate need of some me time, but there is so much going on right now that it seems impossible to make time for myself.” “In a few weeks or even a few months things will...
The Best Post Workout Protein Shake
Our clients always ask “ what should I eat after a workout”? So today I want to share with you our favorite post workout protein shake that will help maximize your fitness results. But before I share the recipe with you lets talk a little bit about why fueling your...
Do You Need To Stretch? Take This Test To Find Out
One of the most common questions I get is "Hey Nick, do I need to stretch?" "Well, it depends. I need to see how you move a little bit," is always my answer. As a personal trainer who trains people almost everyday of the week, I get to see a huge variation in the...
Want To Lose Fat Without Changing What You Eat? Do These 4 Things.
Does the idea of eating healthy intimidate you? Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to all the nutrition information out there? Are you confused if you should eat kale or spinach - which one is better? If you relate at all to any of the above, I’ve got some great...
4 Pillars To Live a Healthy, Fit Lifestyle
What do the lives of fit, healthy people look like? Do they drink a special concoction of green-ness every morning? Are they genetically gifted? What is the secret sauce? And most importantly, how do they seem to pull it off day in and day out with the busy demands...
Would You Rather Be Perfect Or Good?
Traveling for business getting in the way of your workouts? Social plans and dining out wreaking havoc on your good intentions to clean up your diet? These things used to trip me up all the time. Back in my corporate days, there was always a business dinner, a working...
4 Tips For Fat Loss That Are No-Brainers
People ask us all the time how we are able to stay lean and strong, all while still eating out, not restricting any of our favorite foods, and having wine and dessert from time to time. And although it didn't happen overnight, we practice certain principles that...
The Four Foundations Of Fat Loss
As I was looking back at a recent success case that resulted in a HUGE transformation for my client, I found 4 fundamental principles that were crucial to his success. My client Patrick (pictured below) lost 20 pounds and dropped 11% body fat in about 4 months. It was...
The Best Fat Loss Workouts For Busy People
Ever notice how tough it can be to workout while traveling? I know for me, I thought I needed to block out a huge chunk of time to workout. While away from home, I just never seemed to find the time. But then I learned about dumbbell complexes. And now the travel...
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