Hey friends, Today we are going to build on our last protein post, and look at BCAA (Branched-chained Amino Acids). In the last post, looking at vegan vs animal-based proteins, we mentioned BCAA supplements as a method to fill in some of the harder to get Amino Acids from a vegan diet. Quick Note: if …
Don’t reinvent the wheel, drive your own course.
Hey friends, For our Monday Motivation, we're looking at trying to redesign the core values of a situation. My advice to you, as a trainer and individual, try to emulate the successes of those that came before you, and use that success to drive your own course. What do I mean, allow yourself to take …
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Are all Proteins the same?
These days it is very common to hear the debate, "Are vegan/Vegetarian sources of protein the same as Meat or Whey Proteins?" the answer to this marvelous topic is no... but that does not mean that vegan or vegetarian sources of protein are not a sufficient protein source. Proteins are Amino Acids (AA), and AA …
Videos – How Letters can Strengthen our Back
Hello my lovely fitness enthusiasts, Today we are talking about a alphabetical exercise that will strengthen muscles in your back that are not commonly as active as they should be. Most people have a great deal of strength in their upper trapezius (leading to the shoulders constantly being elevated and potentially causing neck pain) but …
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Video – Bilateral Cable Row
Hey friends, Our next variation of our Row movements is the Bilateral Cable Row. Unlike our last variation, this is using both arms at the same time, which will help create balance and not require as much core stability to offset lateral flexion. In this video you will notice that I am not using the …
Video – Unilateral Machine Row
Hey team, With so many people being stuck at a desk for 9 hours a day 5 days a week, there is a postural epidemic called 'kyphosis'. Kyphosis is a term used to describe the position of your shoulders when they are rounded forward, commonly known for creating a hunchback look in the upper back. …
Take a Walk, a Deep Breath, and a Second to Appreciate
Hey friends, For this beautifully warm Monday Motivation, we are focusing on the power of simply taking a walk. Society is designed to surround us with so many things that stress us out, traffic, work, bills, family; and these stresses force our Sympathetic Nervous System to be on overdrive most of the time. The Sympathetic …
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Embrace Your Shortcomings
Hey team, For today's Motivational Monday post, we're looking at what are widely considered failures. Everyone has heard the old "you miss all the shots you don't take" and I agree, but let's dive a bit deeper into that concept. The idea of the fear of failure stopping someone from trying something great, or out …
References for studies covered in Tyler’s Intermittent Fasting Posts
Patterson, R. E., Laughlin, G. A., Sears, D. D., LaCroix, A. Z., Marinac, C., Gallo, L. C., Villaseñor, A. (2015). INTERMITTENT FASTING AND HUMAN METABOLIC HEALTH. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 115(8), 1203–1212. 1: Moro T, Tinsley G, Bianco A, Marcolin G, Pacelli QF, Battaglia G, Palma A, Gentil P, Neri M, …
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Tyler Baron – Uncovering the Truth about Intermittent Fasting (InFa) – Part 4
You may have also heard that InFa can preserve more muscle mass. These are strong claims with loose research to back it up. From the research that is available, we can’t conclusively say that this is true. These claims are essentially being derived from subjective evidencepieced together with other evidence and research. When we fast, …
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