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✞ | Coach | Athlete | Health & Fitness | Helping High Performers Optimize their Health and Performance. (Formerly V Shape Fitness)
May 11 12 tweets 4 min read
"I travel too much to stay in shape."

I've heard this 1,000 times.

I've coached hundreds of executives and parents who travel every week and are in the best shape of their lives.

Here's the exact hotel room workout I give them:

(No gym. 30 minutes. Dumbbells only.) Why this works:

Hotel gyms can be terrible. Some have nothing.

But they do have dumbells.

Dumbbells and 30 minutes is all you need to maintain muscle, manage stress, and keep your metabolism firing on the road.

Consistency beats perfection. Every time.

Here is the workout:
May 7 28 tweets 6 min read
After competing as a professional athlete for 10 years, I can tell you exactly why 95% of people never get the body they want.

It's not genetics. It's not time. It's not your metabolism.

It's the information you've been fed.

Here are 23 fitness truths you need to get in shape: Image 1. Alcohol is silently destroying your progress.

It tanks testosterone, spikes cortisol, wrecks sleep quality, and adds empty calories.

→ You don't have to quit forever. But for the first 12 weeks? Cut it to 1-2 occasions per month max. Non-negotiable.
May 6 15 tweets 4 min read
After 40, your body starts destroying the one thing that keeps you lean, strong, and independent.

Muscle.

2% gone every year.

Most people have no idea this is happening until it's obvious.

Here's how to reverse it at any age:

= Thread = Image Most people focus on losing fat.

That's the wrong priority.

Fat loss without protecting muscle accelerates sarcopenia — the slow loss of your strength, metabolism, and quality of life.

Muscle is the foundation. Build it first. Everything else follows.
May 3 21 tweets 6 min read
Can't get lean?

I promise it's your diet.

After 8 years training and coaching, here are 27 nutrition tips I wish I knew when I first started:

=Thread=

1. Carbs don't make you fat. 2. Nutrition is the key to lose fat (not cardio)

1lb Fat loss per week = a 500 caloric deficit/day over 7 days.

⚬ To burn 500 calories on the treadmill = 1 hour
⚬ To not eat that 500-calorie donut = 5 seconds

Understand nutrition and you'll never worry about fat loss again.
May 1 13 tweets 3 min read
I lost body fat by eating MORE.

Not less. Not 1,200 calories. More.

Here's the science to sustainable fat loss:

= Thread = For years I was told the answer was restriction.

Eat less. Cut carbs. Count every calorie.

I was a professional athlete. I tried it.

I lost muscle, tanked my hormones, and looked worse.

The advice wasn't just wrong. It was damaging.
Apr 25 13 tweets 5 min read
Most people think they're "pretty fit."

These 7 fitness tests will tell you the truth.

= Thread = I was a professional athlete for over a decade.

I've trained executives, surgeons, and founders for 17+ years.

And I still use these 7 tests to assess anyone who walks through our door.

No equipment. No gym. Just honesty.
Apr 23 13 tweets 5 min read
The Ultimate Cheat Code for Fat Loss...

The Ninja Creami

→ Easy
→ Delicious
→ High Protein

Here are 7 of My Favorite High Protein Ninja Creami Recipes to torch fat for summer:

1. Chocoloate Peanut Butter Ice Cream: Image 1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Power:

Chocoholics, this one has 56g of protein.

- Blend chocolate protein powder with almond milk, a touch of coconut milk, and medjool dates for sweetness.
- Mix in a swirl of PB after the first spin for a healthy Reese’s vibe. Image
Apr 21 11 tweets 4 min read
Can't get to the gym?

You can get lean and strong at home.

Here are my Top 5 Body Weight exercises you can use to hit every muscle group at home:

(Videos of each included)

= Thread =

1. Push Ups Push ups:

Muscles targeted:

⚬ Chest
⚬ Delts
⚬ Triceps

Tips:

⚬ Shoulder width hand position
⚬ Slow eccentric (avoid momentum)

⚬ Lower until sternum hits the ground
⚬ Explode back to the top and repeat

(Start with knees if full reps are too much)
Apr 17 13 tweets 5 min read
If all I had was a set of dumbbells and a bench, these are the 7 Exercises I would use to get in the best shape of my life:

(Videos of each included) 1. Goblet Squat:

Target: Quads

A great lower-body builder (+ core)

▫️ Control the descent (slow eccentrics)
▫️ Keep chest tall, elbows in
▫️ Full range—hips below parallel, strong drive up
▫️ Push through your heels, not your toes
Apr 13 17 tweets 6 min read
'I want to lose fat without losing muscle'

45 year old Business Owner Rob had spent years busy, tired, and stuck...

To torching 39lbs of fat, increasing strength, and improved key health markers across the board.

Here are the 3 Steps we used to do it: Image Rob had a solid base to work from, but lacked clarity on how to ditch the last layer of fat without losing muscle tissue.

We removed the guesswork, dialed in a plan, and supported him every step.

He is now leaner, stronger, and in incredible shape.

This was the roadmap:
Apr 12 11 tweets 4 min read
Here is a simple full body workout you can do in just 30 minutes with nothing but a set of dumbbells:

(Videos included) 1. Split Squats:

Muscles targeted:

⚬ Quads
⚬ Glutes
⚬ Hamstrings

Tips:

⚬ Stay facing forwards
⚬ Slow eccentric
⚬ Stop just before back knee hits the ground
⚬ Embrace for discomfort

*If you have knee issue move front foot further forward to avoid knee going past foot.
Apr 6 15 tweets 5 min read
'What is the best exercise for this muscle group?'

Let me remove the guesswork.

After training for the last 9 years, here's a complete 65 exercise database categorized for every muscle group:

(Bookmark for your next gym day) We've all been there.

You want to lift weights but don't know where to start.

I got you.

Your exercises will be split into one of 6 categories.

⚬ Squat
⚬ Hinge
⚬ Vertical Push
⚬ Vertical Pull
⚬ Horizontal Push
⚬ Horizontal Pull

Here are 65 options to cover each...
Apr 1 21 tweets 6 min read
Can't get lean?

I promise it's your diet.

After 8 years training and coaching, here are 27 nutrition tips I wish I knew when I first started:

=Thread=

1. Carbs don't make you fat. 2. Nutrition is the key to lose fat (not cardio)

1lb Fat loss per week = a 500 caloric deficit/day over 7 days.

⚬ To burn 500 calories on the treadmill = 1 hour
⚬ To not eat that 500-calorie donut = 5 seconds

Understand nutrition and you'll never worry about fat loss again.
Mar 30 13 tweets 5 min read
7 fitness tests that expose how fit you actually are after 40

Most people can't even pass 2 of them.

Test yourself today:

= Thread = 1. 20 Push Ups:

Tests upper body strength + endurance.

If you can't do 20 with clean form, your upper body is weaker than you think.

▫️ Males 40+: Should be hitting 15+
▫️ Females 40+: Should be hitting 10+

Most over 40 fail this and blame 'age'.

It's not age, it's neglect.
Mar 28 30 tweets 5 min read
After 10 Years Training as a Professional Athlete, here are the only fitness tips you'll ever need...

1. Stop Drinking Alcohol. Alcohol is the single biggest saboteur I see. It destroys sleep quality, spikes cortisol, tanks testosterone, and adds empty calories.

→ You don't have to quit forever. But if you're serious about results, cut it to 1-2 occasions per month maximum for the first 12 weeks.
Mar 22 13 tweets 3 min read
The "miracle drug" that's helped millions drop body fat...

Ozempic.

It works, but...

You don't need the cost or side effects to unlock a lot of its fat loss magic.

You can get its power from food instead.

This is how you can eat your 'Ozempic': Image Ozempic works by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone you naturally release to tell your brain "I’m full."

The secret?

Certain foods trigger this exact same hormone response (minus the $1,000 price tag or the "Ozempic face.")

Here are 6 ways to maximize your natural GLP-1:
Mar 4 11 tweets 4 min read
150grams of protein per day is your key to getting in shape.

But most people think it's 'too hard'.

Rubbish.

Here are 5 simple meals to effortlessly hit 150gms+ of protein in just 10 minutes a day:

= Thread =

1. Greek Yogurt Protein Parfait (takes 60 seconds) Image 1. Greek Yogurt Protein Parfait

Looks fancy. Takes 60 seconds.

⚬ 300gm low fat Greek yogurt
⚬ 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
⚬ 40gm granola
⚬ Handful of frozen raspberries

Layer it up, grab a spoon
Sweet, crunchy, high volume
50+ gms of protein Image
Mar 2 12 tweets 4 min read
Here is a simple full body workout you can do in just 30 minutes with nothing but a set of dumbbells:

(Videos included) 1. Split Squats:

Muscles targeted:

⚬ Quads
⚬ Glutes
⚬ Hamstrings

Tips:

⚬ Stay facing forwards
⚬ Slow eccentric
⚬ Stop just before back knee hits the ground
⚬ Embrace for discomfort

*If you have knee issue move front foot further forward to avoid knee going past foot.
Feb 28 13 tweets 5 min read
The Ultimate Cheat Code for Fat Loss...

The Ninja Creami

→ Easy
→ Delicious
→ High Protein

Here are 7 of My Favorite High Protein Ninja Creami Recipes to torch fat for summer:

1. Chocoloate Peanut Butter Ice Cream: Image 1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Power:

Chocoholics, this one has 56g of protein.

- Blend chocolate protein powder with almond milk, a touch of coconut milk, and medjool dates for sweetness.
- Mix in a swirl of PB after the first spin for a healthy Reese’s vibe. Image
Feb 23 22 tweets 7 min read
Can't get lean?

I promise it's your diet.

After 8 years training and coaching, here are 27 nutrition tips I wish I knew when I first started:

=Thread=

1. Carbs don't make you fat. 2. Nutrition is the key to lose fat (not cardio)

1lb Fat loss per week = a 500 caloric deficit/day over 7 days.

⚬ To burn 500 calories on the treadmill = 1 hour
⚬ To not eat that 500-calorie donut = 5 seconds

Understand nutrition and you'll never worry about fat loss again.
Feb 11 13 tweets 5 min read
Think you're in shape?

Prove it.

Here are 7 Simple Fitness Tests everyone should be able to do: 1. 20 Full Push Ups:

Upper body strength/edurance.

Perform max reps with good form

Benchmarks:

Males:

• 20-39 yrs: 40+ (excellent), 25-39 (good), 15-24 (average)

• 40-59 yrs: 30+ (excellent), 15-29 (good), 10-14 (average)

• 60+ yrs: 20+ (excellent), 10-19 (good), 5-9 (average)

Females:

• 20-39 yrs: 30+ (excellent), 15-24 (good), 10-14 (average)

• 40-59 yrs: 20+ (excellent), 10-19 (good), 5-9 (average)

• 60+ yrs: 15+ (excellent), 5-12 (good), 2-4 (average)