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When Stefan reported that he was able to get all sets of 5 with an extra 20 lbs on him AND he still had a couple reps left, I was very impressed. But then I saw the video and realized he was using a door gym! Thats way harder, lol! ... Great work! P.S. Check out his form. Excellent control! Thanks for watching and have a great #transformationtuesday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-v3rFJm5Dc

Some experts tell us we are eating too much fat, while others tell us we are eating too many carbs. Some tell us that we are relying too much on grains for energy demands, while others claim that the increase in polyunsaturated fats, at the expense of animal fats, is a very bad trend. Statistics can be skewed and we tend to agree with the numbers that support our own cause. ... If we are going to be realistic about the food that goes into our mouths, we need to admit at least a few things: 1)Whole foods are best, but too much of any food (calories) is probably going to hurt everyone, ESPECIALLY those who are already metabolically challenged and ill. 2)If you are not feeling well, or your health is declining, it doesn't matter what the...Insert governing body here...says you should eat, because it's obviously not working for you (this isn't meant to be smart, it's serious). 3)If you consume the exact same "diet" as a friend or relative, but they are healthy and lean, while you are sick and overweight, then there is probably something else determining your fitness (i.e., genetics, environment, stress, ACTUAL activity level, perception vs reality of food intake). 4)Until we can figure out a way to be happy for no reason at all, food is going to be one of those things we run to for comfort, REGARDLESS of how we look. 5)The media bends the truth and confuses us more by throwing numbers at us. If it's working for you, stick with it. If it's not working, change it! There are probably many more things that can be said, but this is already long enough. God bless, and I hope we all find strength to focus our energy on more important things in life, other than exercise and eating. P.S. I attached this article, because it made me think about these things, NOT because I thought it was an article that anyone needed to read. In fact, it might confuse many, so it's probably best to avoid. http://www.vox.com//americans-avocado-consumption-usda-rep

It's not easy to get you child to always eat nutritious food, especially when they are being "pressured" by there peers. Here is some good insight into why children are picky, what problems it might cause, and most importantly, why you should NOT be worried if you child does not want to eat something healthy the very first time they are given the chance. Be patient and keep trying to feed them the good stuff. ... MOST importantly, set the example yourself. http://blog.designsforhealth.com//picky-eating-in-childhoo

The Chin-up/pull-up is a great exercise you can use to build a better looking back, improve balance in your upper body (especially if you bench press a lot), and it has great carry over to all sports which involve the upper body. In fact, it has been hailed as the "King of upper body exercises" by many gurus, because of it's ability to both challenge every muscle above the waist and create a standard test of strength. Furthermore, once you are able to add weight to this exer...cise, it becomes very difficult to cheat, as weak upper back and shoulder muscles will be difficult to hide. Here is Nikolas hitting a new 5 rep PR in the Neutral Grip Pull-up with an extra 40 lb. around his waist for a total of 257 lb.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsFJHR1fl4 And here are some other Stoy Fitness Clients who were able to add weight around their waist when performing Chin-ups: 1)Maxim: https://www.youtube.com/watch 2)Dardan: https://www.youtube.com/watch 3)Sang: https://www.youtube.com/watch 4)Steven: https://www.youtube.com/watch 5)Aleks: https://www.youtube.com/watch 6)Mary Jo: https://www.youtube.com/watch 7)Buffy: https://www.youtube.com/watch 8)Jodie: https://www.youtube.com/watch 9)Frank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw5TZt3YHGw If you would like help transforming your Chin-up abilities, you can check out our services here: http://stoyfitness.com/02_Applica/131_Personal_Training.php Thanks for watching and have a great transformationtuesday!

Here is BIG PR for Nikolas in the Paused, Low Bar, Back Squat. Most people understand the value of pausing in the bottom position of an exercise; It reinforces good technique and makes the following ascent more challenging, because less rebound can be used out of the bottom. However, in order for this to carry over into you bottom line (1 RM), you must be using enough weight. Therefore, you will want to use a lower rep range for multiple sets to both challenge and teach the ...nervous system to adapt. 3-5 sets of 2-5 reps should work well. (The more advanced, stronger and well tuned your nervous system is, the more likely it will be that you will increase the number of sets and decrease the number of reps per set) Hopefully this will help Nik break through his current squat max! Thanks for watching and have a great #transformationtuesday. #HappyNewYears and all the best in 2017! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMBekGZjy00

Here is a great shoulder press variation, which can be used for hypertrophy and to improve stability in the hips/core, before moving onto the Military press. This is especially important for those whose shoulder strength is well ahead of what the entire anterior chain can produce in a coordinated effort. By using a half kneeling position, you are able to strengthen the hips in a neutral position, focussing on one side at a time. ... However, while this strengthens your core in a sagittal plane, using one arm at a time also incorporates the frontal plane, giving you a really great bang for your buck exercise, which can be used by athletes and bodybuilders, or as a corrective exercise to powerlifters and strongmen. Here is Kevin performing the exercise. He decided to do it shirtless, because of how much he felt his core was involved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06tTH-Kbyf8 We do believe that exercises like this have helped transform his big lifts, as he has suffered from low back pain and an inability to stabilize his core before firing his extremities. Thanks for watching and have a great #transformationtuesday!