Challenge Jump Rope – Tips to Jump Rope Injury Free

I’m a skippin’ fool and I want to make you one too. Here are five reasons you need to add jump rope to your workout routine: Here I am doing double unders for Craig Ballantyne’s follow along videos. 1.  More effective for fat loss – burn up to 19 calories a minute 2.  Easier on … Continued

New Challenge Program Preview

Question:  I never know exactly how far apart to have my hands in the push up position. Thanks, love your work. Answer: As far as the push ups, I like to keep my hands so that my elbow creates a 90 degree angle, so my elbow is directly over my hand to support the shoulder, … Continued

Breakfast Bird Nests

You know that curbing your carbs will help you lose weight and tone up, so try this low carb breakfast. It’s a great way to eat some veggies with breakfast. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need…     4 large, round tomatoes     1 teaspoon olive oil     1 clove garlic, minced     1 small onion, … Continued

Creamy Low Fat Tuna Salad

Most recipes for tuna salad call for fat-filled mayonnaise, but this recipe uses fat free Greek yogurt instead. You get all the creaminess without added calories to set back your results. Servings: 5 Here’s what you need…     2 (5oz) cans wild albacore tuna, packed in water     1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt     2 … Continued

Short (Sweet?) and Intense: The Metabolic Mayhem Way

I have a guest post and workout today from a good friend of mine, Ben Teal… I am a self-proclaimed runner. Well, even that might be taking it a step too far. I’m more of an adventure racer. I’m not that great at the running part; I’m not going to break any land speed records. … Continued

Hardcore to the Core

This is a hard core dude. You’ve met him on the blog before. His name is Travis Stoetzel. We did a head to head challenge on the TRX. If you have a suspension trainer, this is a great challenge. What you’ll do is as many low rows as possible, rest one minute and then go … Continued

Weighted Vest Challenge

What’s it like to train with some extra weight? I used a weighted vest for the workout below to get a feel for it. I found that it was EXTRA challenging and I feel for anyone that has a bit of weight to lose. I want to encourage you keep at your workouts, adding exercise … Continued

Q and A July 5th, 2013

Question: I’m trying to eat well and lose a bit of weight. My focus is more on the health side of things with the hopes that healthy eating will provide the energy I need to train hard and both will lead to dropping a few pounds. Here’s my question: are there any  special products or … Continued

Lose Weight, Not Hope with Cameron M

 I’ve been training with a 20 lb weight vest because I want to get a feel for what it’s like to have a little excess baggage. I understand why people dislike burpees and jump rope etc with a little extra junk in the trunk. This kind of training helps me create better programs for my … Continued

Easy Baked Salmon

Salmon is filled with quality protein and omega-3 benefits, making it the perfect center of your healthy dinner. Serve your salmon on a bed of fresh or braised greens. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need:     1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat free     1 lime, juiced     3 garlic cloves, minced     1 1/2 teaspoons … Continued