I’ve never bashed anyone’s training method unless of course they disagreed with my methods-that’s a joke Bob. Many studies have been done which show an increased injury potential for those who ONLY train on machines compared to those who utilize free weight standing movements. Ask yourself this question: what does my body do everyday when I leave the house? Answer: it moves. Our body moves in … [Read more...]

It’s always a good idea to visit a Doctor when you think something is wrong. Not having the ability to assess your form hands on makes it tough for me to pin point what may be causing your pain but its most likely a combination of stiff muscle, overuse and some fundamental breakdowns in your form while performing squats. You didn’t mention whether or not you’ve always had this pain or it just came … [Read more...]

Take a look at just about every magazine out there and no doubt you will find titles each and every issue like ‘lose those last 5 pounds’ and ‘the last diet you’ll ever need’. The more you think about those types of titles the more absurd they sound. Every month a new article targeting the same exact topic. Maybe I am an idiot (I have been called worse) but it would seem if the original article … [Read more...]

Think twice before you think all yogurts are created equal. The real deal on yogurt is that good 'ole "plain" yogurt is your best choice. Unfortunately the sugar content is going to run anywhere from 7-20mgrams of sugar per/cup depending on which brand you buy. In the best and healthiest brands the sugar is coming from the milk and ironically, it’s that sugar that makes yogurt, yogurt (tart and … [Read more...]

Have you ever tried a detox as a fat loss remedy? Lost some weight didn’t you? Gained it back didn’t you? Detoxing is classic starvation and dehydration and just the latest con job being shoved down your throats and unfortunately way too many of you are buying into it and potential danger as well. The detox mentality of cleansing your body each season for two, three, even ten days is hilarious. … [Read more...]

Most of you know by now that I loathe the same ole boring 45-60 minute cardio routine. If you love that type of a workout by all means keep with it but if you’re looking for a little variety and feel like ramping up the intensity take a look at how easy it is to burn up 100 calories and more importantly how quick you can do it. In our 10 minutes or less category: Destin Personal Trainer came up … [Read more...]

Even if Mom and Dad didn’t bless you with great calves don’t give up hope. Calves can be a pesky group of muscles to train. I often get my amusement for the day watching veteran gym and gayne rats perform calf movements incorrectly. FYI, standing calf raises should work the back of your lower leg not the upper front and seated calf raises should not be causing a burn in your lower back from … [Read more...]

Remember when you were a kid and you told Mom and Dad that you were going to hold your breath until you died in an attempt to get out of finishing your green beans or beets? As a  Destin Personal Trainer, I start off most of my seminars by telling a similar story of a man that forgets to breathe during his workout. It is always good for a laugh and lets people know right from the start that … [Read more...]

Has there ever been a more absurd diet trend than the notion if you stop eating after 6pm is a surefire healthy safe way for fat loss? I will forewarn you that I get a little animated when it comes to this topic so be advised. I hear trainers on TV and in all the popular vanity mags spewing this crap to the masses over and over and its very unsettling to me. If your not a professional body … [Read more...]