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5 favourite exercises for full body strength + home workout variations
If your goal is to get as fit as possible, as efficiently as possible, focus on full body compound exercises. These will work your major...
Apr 15


the 4-3-8 rule for beginners in the gym
The 4-3-8 rule is a starting point for beginners in the gym. It simplifies the exercise selection and gives a clearer idea of what to do
Apr 6


Fitness retreat in Costa Rica
In February 2020, I did something that was both amazing and daunting. I organized my first fitness retreat! A full week in Costa Rica
Apr 3


how I meal prep for the week, easy and healthy meals for fitness
See exactly what I meal prep every week to fuel my gym workouts and triathlon training. Get high-protein recipes, meal prep tips, and the tw
Mar 29


how to do zone 2 training. A beginner's guide
Zone 2 training is the secret weapon for endurance, fat loss, and overall health. It’s low-intensity, easy to do, and packed with benefits
Mar 24


What data should you track with your fitness watch?
I think it's fair to say we all have some sort of fitness watch of some kind. Whether you're rocking a Garmin, an Apple watch, a Whoop or...
Mar 19


Recovery week March 1-8, adapting my training plan
Warming up before and easy recovery workout Last week was my recovery week in the gym. These are preprogrammed days in which I let my...
Mar 12


How your body creates energy
This process takes a while because fat cells, unlike glucose, are not in the blood but stored in various areas of your body. However, it's a
Mar 8


mTor, autophagy, med ball workouts and personal training plan
This past week I learned new concepts and revisited some basics. My own training plan reached a well-deserved recovery week
Feb 28


How to organize your workouts, A beginner's guide
There are a plethora of ways you can organize your workouts. There are two very important aspects that should guide your decisions.
Feb 22


The good, the bad and the ugly. thoughts on rep quality
A quick guide on how to do reps in the gym. What to look for, what to avoid and when you can cut corners.
Jan 28


How long and how often should you stretch
Maybe you like relaxing, or maybe you're tighter than Trudeau's federal budget post COVID. Either way, stretching out and giving your tight
Jan 20
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