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The biggest excuse people make:

“I don’t have time to go to the gym.”

I’ve been a health coach for +25 years.

Here are the only 9 exercises you need to get ripped at home (steal this workout): Image
How to put your push-ups on steroids:

The band resisted push-ups.

How to do it:

• Band around back
• Start on hands and knees
• Lower chest to the floor
• Push up with arms, repeat 10-25 times

Remember:

Consistency leads to a strong & muscular chest.
The secret way to build your back at home:

Band Rows.

Build a strong back at home by:

• Standing tall
• Pulling bands with arms and back
• Squeezing shoulder blades together

Correct form and posture are key.
The at-home workout NO ONE is talking about:

Reverse Lunges.

Symmetry in strength.
• Start standing
• Step backward, lower body
• Alternate legs, 10-25 per side

Use power and poise with every step.
The perfect leg workout (no weights required):

Air squats.

Engage this major muscle group by:

• Stand with feet shoulder-width.
• Lower hips like sitting.
• Rise up, repeat 10-25 times.

Build a solid foundation, one squat at a time.
I stole this from Arnold...

The band Arnold Press.

Build strong shoulders by:

• Step on band
• Arms in front
• Push bands overhead

You don’t need a gym, you need to be creative.
If you do this workout then you’ll build muscle at home:

The band straight arm pulldown:

How to use it:

• Bend over at hips.
• Pull arms down to the side.
• Squeeze lats.

Your back is important take care of it with pull downs.
The truth about at-home shoulder workouts…

Use the band butterfly shoulder raise:

• Step on bands.
• Raise arms over head.
• Keep core tight.

Go slow for the best effect.
How to get big arms at home…

The banded biceps curls.

Here’s how to do them (the right way):

• Lean back.
• Squeeze biceps and curl.
• Return to the start position.

Who doesn’t like big arms?
Do you get confused working out at home?

Do V-Ups.

The correct way:

• Lie on back
• Lift arms and legs
• Core tight the entire time

Focus on making each rep count.
TLDR:

1) The band resisted push-ups
2) Band rows
3) Reverse lunges
4) Air squats
5) The band Arnold press
6) The band straight arm pull down
7) Band butterfly shoulder raises
8) The banded biceps curls.
9) V-ups
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Aug 13
The most common cause of shoulder pain:

Shoulder impingement.

It accounts for 44% to 65% of all shoulder complaints.

Here are 5 exercises to reduce pain (and increase strength): Image
The preferred term is subacromial pain syndrome instead of impingement.

Symptoms are:

•Shoulder stiffness
•Pain in the front of your arm
•Pain on the top of your shoulder
•Unable to sleep on your shoulder
•Pain when lifting your arm overhead

These exercises fixed my pain: Image
The single most important way to protect your shoulders:

Mini-band wall walks.

This exercise activates your serratus anterior - a scapular stabilizer muscle.

Mini-band wall walks also work with your external rotators too.

Do 3-5 reps and hold each rep for 5 secs.
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Aug 7
One of the best exercises for men over 40:

Push-Ups.

They're effective and can be done anywhere.

But doing 100 reps isn't the answer. You must do harder versions if you want real results.

Here are 5 push up variations you can do to build upper body strength & muscle:
1. Regular push-up

A great beginner exercise.

In this video, I share some little-known technique adjustments that will make your push-ups more effective.

But if you can do more than 20 in a row, it's time to move to a harder version.
2. Feet elevated push-up

An easy way to increase the challenge from a regular push-up.

Elevating your feet places more of your body weight on your pushing muscles.

The higher the elevation, the harder it will be and the more it emphasizes the upper chest and shoulders.
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Aug 1
The secret to losing weight fast:

Metabolic optimization.

Master it and you will boost your body’s energy.

These 7 strategies will get you started:
How to effortlessly burn more calories daily (without hitting the gym)

1. Increase non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

Incorporate more physical activity into your day without formal exercise.

How?

Take the stairs
Stand instead of sitting
Or just pace while on a call.

Why it works:

Small actions can lead to big changes.

By increasing your daily movement.

You boost your metabolism and calorie burn without extra workout time.

It’s that simple.Image
The secret of maximizing calorie burn with every meal (without cutting portions):

2. Optimize your diet for the thermic effect of food

How?

Focus on high-protein foods.

They require more energy for digestion than fats or carbs.

Protein not only builds muscle but also increases the number of calories you burn through digestion.

The point?

Protein makes your metabolism work harder for you.Image
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Jul 30
The biggest excuse for not working out:

“I don’t have enough time”

But you can have a killer workout in only 10 minutes

Steal this easy 10-min HIIT routine to workout fast (no gym required):
I know what you’re thinking:

“Do 10 minute workouts really work?”

Of course.

Because they fit busy schedules.

What else?

Short bursts of exercise can elevate your heart rate quickly.

Let’s get started:
Fast feet are just for athletes right? WRONG.

Everyone can benefit from this simple exercise:

1/ The fast feet drill

Setup:

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Movement:

Quickly shuffle your feet in place as fast as you can.

Almost like you're rapidly tapping hot sand with your feet.

Stand still and run in place for 60 seconds.

- 2 sets
- 60 secs
- No rest

These supercharge your heart rate and metabolism (without hitting the gym).
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Jul 28
Im 47.

And I’m in the best shape of my life.

One of my secrets? Foam roller exercises.

Here is the only foam roller workout you need to prevent injury (bookmark this): Image
1/ Foam Roller Upper back

Feeling a bit hunched in your back?

The upper back foam roller will fix it.

It targets your mid and upper spike to give you extension and mobility.

This is a great exercise if you sit in a chair all day.

Common mistake:

Rolling into your lower back.

They key:

Target your mid back and upper back.
The massage technique no one is talking about:

2/ Foam Roller Quadriceps

It’s perfect for tightness in the quads.

It’ll alleviate pad pain and quad tightness (especially after long sitting periods)

How to do it:

1/ Begin in a front plank position.

2/ Place one leg on the foam roller, starting just above the knees, avoiding the quadriceps tendon.

3/ Slowly roll down, focusing on tender spots by pausing and breathing deeply.

Handy tip:

Avoid rapidly rolling back and forth.
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Jul 24
The hack to a longer life that no one is talking about:

VO2 max.

I’ve been a health and fitness coach for +25 years.

Here’s how to increase your VO2 max to extend your life (bookmark this): Image
I’m 47.

And if you’re like me you’re thinking:

“Wow I’m starting to feel this aging thing.”

So what can you do to get ahead of the aging process?

The answer is the 80/20 of your health and fitness

VO2 max.

Let me explain…
V02 is arguably the strongest predictor for how you will age.

And how well you’ll deal with disease or avoid it.

Most people think VO2 max is only for endurance athletes.

And guess what?

That’s wrong.

Here’s why:
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