Lots of people suggest that intermittent fasting is better for fat loss than other nutrition approaches, especially when coupled with a keto diet.

The existing body of scientific research is pretty clear on this issue, and that's what I'm talking about today in this episode.

If you're strapped for time and don't want to let  your workouts get in the way of your other priorities, or if you're a minimalist who knows that often times less is more, then you'll be happy to know you can get a great workout in with just 2 exercises in about 20 minutes. 

In today's episode I share how to choose those exercises and still get stronger and make progress towards your fitness goals.

There's a lot of valid criticism for fad diets, but there's one thing part of following a fad diet like paleo or keto that is good and useful. Fortunately, you don't have to do the diet to learn how to use that one thing correctly to improve your fitness, nutrition, or mindfulness habits.  That's what today's episode is all about!

In today's episode I answer the question of whether or not your knees should go past your toes when squatting.  I also share a favorite drill to help clients find their ideal squat width so they can get the most out of their workouts and get the deepest squat possible for their body type.

Being mindful about eating often means knowing what and how much you're eating.  And tracking your macros is an important part of that practice.  But it can be complicated at first.

In this episode I share the simple trick I use when planning meals to hit my macros correctly every single time.

In today's episode I'm going to talk about the most important piece of fitness equipment that EVERYONE should own, and how to use it to make the best progress possible in your workout programs.

There are a couple of reasons why you might want to use a variation of an exercise in a workout instead of the planned exercise. Maybe the intended exercise is causing pain, or maybe you're in an environment with limited equipment access.

Knowing how to choose an appropriate variation to keep aligned with the goal of the workout is a useful skill to have, and that's what today's episode is all about.

Should you train abs every day?  This is a common question, especially for folks looking to get a 6 pack or a slim midsection.

The answer is no.  And in this podcast I'm going to give the quick and simple answer to how often you should train your abs in your exercise program.

Much of my continuing education has been focused on holistic, and mind-body fitness methods.  Many of these have roots in tai chi and yoga.  But perhaps the most important mind-body fitness technique I learned didn't come from the holistic fitness community, but from the bodybuilding community.

Today's episode is all about that technique and how to use it in your fitness program.

People are often advised to "listen to their body", and to practice "self care". But often, this advice doesn't come with any objective thing to listen to, or any specific action to take that facilitates care.

In today's episode I'm going to get into some of the things that are involved in truly listening to your body, managing self care, and being mindful in your workouts and fitness routine.