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Test Your Cardio IQ

When doing personal training in Santa Monica, I see many people doing tons of cardio without really understanding the function and potential of cardiovascular exercise. I often hear, “I do cardio so I can eat whatever I want,” or “My … Continue reading

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Advanced Athletics in Us Weekly!

The results are in for Us Weekly and Gold Gym’s 2nd Annual Hollywood’s Hottest Bodies Awards, and women voted Kate Middleton as having the most desirable abs. So Us Weekly asked me to tell their readers how to get flat … Continue reading

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What’s Manual Therapy? A Beginner’s FAQ

Here at Advanced Athletics, many of our personal training clients also receive regular Manual Therapy. Lots of people who haven’t had this type of therapeutic work ask me about it’s practice and benefits. So today I’m going to answer some … Continue reading

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Avoid Overtraining & Get Better Results

Since my office is located at bodybuilding mecca Golds Gym Venice, I often observe some of the gym’s most die-hard fitness fanatics suffering from a common syndrome: overtraining. Overtraining doesn’t just make you feel sore and fatigued; it can actually … Continue reading

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3 Nutrition Essentials for Building Lean Muscle

Gaining muscle is something that I’ve had to work hard at my entire life. My genetics simply don’t predispose me toward having tons of muscle mass. So I understand how hard it can be for some people to gain muscle, … Continue reading

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Get a Higher Jump!

Jump! That’s right, try it. Stand up and jump as high as you can. Yes, right now. How did that feel? Were you able to reach new heights? Do you want to go higher? There are lots of reasons to … Continue reading

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Pro Footballer Loves Advanced Athletics

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and member of the Advanced Athletics family Arnold Harrison comes to sunny California to train with me during off-season. “I come here every summer for a piece of mind,” he says. I’m truly honored to know Arnold … Continue reading

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Mix it up and get more ENERGY!

As a nutritionist in santa monica, I see many clients who do cardiovascular exercise so they can eat and drink whatever they want and continue to look good. But what if you learned you could be wasting energy and it … Continue reading

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Isometric Stretch for lower back in 30-60 seconds!

Does your lower back hurt you at different times of the day? As a personal trainer in Venice, I constantly meet people of all ages who are suffering from lower back pain. If this describes you, your body may be telling … Continue reading

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Understanding VO2

There are lots of ways that I can measure a new client’s fitness level. The method that I’ve found is the most accurate and scientifically advanced is VO2 cardiovascular assessment. But not many people understand exactly how or why VO2 … Continue reading

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