I have always been a morning person, even as a young kid. I can totaly appreciate and understand that some of you just simply are not and never will be able to be morning peeps. However, there is a lot to be said about waking up early and kick-starting your day with an awesome workout! […]
Core de Force Workout Schedules Now Available! Core de Force officially launched this week and that means a new workout calendar is available! The Core de Force workout calendar is pretty straight-forward; 8 MMA style workouts on 3 DVDs. The Deluxe kit will add an additional 3 workouts to the mix. There are 3 schedules that are provided, however, you’ll […]
Quick AND healthy? Yes—eating healthfully doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Let me show you how! Keep It Balanced When preparing quick and healthy meals, start by thinking about balance. A balanced meal is made up of a variety of nutrient-dense foods, which is important because these foods provide you with the most nutrients […]
Introducing Core De Force Created by Trainers Joel and Jericho, it’s 30 days of zero-equipment, core-defining workouts inspired by the most high-octane sport in the world—Mixed Martial Arts! SHRED DOWN WITH MMA-STYLE WORKOUTS If you want to slash inches from your waist and shed body fat, nothing beats CORE DE FORCE’S effective—and addictive—workouts. In just […]
“High Fiber” “100% Natural” “Light” Food packaging often highlights the nutrient content and health claims of foods, but what does this “label lingo” really mean? What should you look for when you’re trying to select the healthiest option at the store? The Nutrition Facts panel and ingredients list tell you most of what you need to know. Learning how […]
After a full 10 days off from work where I spent time with the family enjoying vacation in Orlando FL, it’s time to get back at things! While in Florida, I put in A LOT of steps and I did manage to get in a few workouts. However, I used the time away to reset and […]
Energy balance is the biggest contributing factor to body weight. Energy Balance – Defined Energy balance is the relationship between energy expenditure (BMR, RMR, TEF, Exercise Activity, NEAT) and energy intake (food). This relationship between the amount of calories that we eat in the diet and the amount of energy burn in the body determines our bodyweight […]
The 21 DAY PUSH UP CHALLENGE begins on Monday, October 3d! You will receive: daily support, free coaching from me, & most importantly RESULTS…IF you follow the plan! The ONLY commitment I require from you is that you have a positive attitude, complete the daily challenge, 1 post daily for accountability, and COMMIT to the […]
Ready to Train Like a Spartan with the Spartacus Workout? This routine is one that I used to do quite often in the past but haven’t done that recently. I am upping my cardio over the next couple of weeks, so I decided to mix in this non-Beachbody routine to keep things fresh. I received […]
Not too long ago, I shared the Stronger Abs in 7 Exercises workout with you and all of those ab/core exercises required no equipment. Those exercises could be done pretty much anywhere and I got some great feedback from that workout. One piece of feedback was: “Chris, this workout seemed a bit too easy for me…How can I make it more […]
Calorie is king right…? Well, yes and no. Regardless of your goal understanding energy balance is key. Negative energy balance (burning more energy/calories than you consume) will facilitate weight loss, while a positive energy balance (burning less energy/calories than you consume) will promote weight gain. However, it is the breakdown of those calories that is just as, […]
Become a Coach If you have a strong passion for the Beachbody Programs and Products, helping others succeed and sharing your success, then becoming a Team Beachbody Coach is a perfect fit for you! Joining a team like ours would be the best choice you will ever make. It’s obvious that joining a team that […]
Check out this list of 21 superfoods that will take your nutrition to the next level? What is a Superfood? The term “superfood” has been getting a lot of airtime recently, but what does it really mean? In essence, a superfoods are food items that are nutrient dense and energy controlled, rich in macronutrients, micronutrients and […]
I am probably in the minority here, but I love Monday’s! I can totally appreciate if you think I am crazy or giving you a bunch of BS, but it’s true. I assume just like you; the weekends are time to relax! You have the opportunity to enjoy the free time with your family, take […]
Hey – would you be interested in an opportunity to win some cash…just for working out? If so, keep reading! Starting in September 2016, you can participate in a Health Bet Challenge that Beachbody is hosting. Typically a health bet would require that you and some friends pay an entry fee of some amount and […]
I can officially call myself a “Triathlete”, though I’m sure my time/numbers are nothing to brag about. It was a PR! The swim was BRUTAL and I wasn’t prepared for that at all… It’s done and it was a good experience, but I was definitely not in “triathlon shape”. I signed up for this triathlon in […]
This week, the annual Team Beachbody Coach Summit was held in Nashville, TN. I was a little bummed, because this was the first year since becoming a coach that I wasn’t at the Summit event. At Summit, there are tons of Beachbody related activities; Catching up with all of my coach friends! Getting inspired by […]
You’re busy…I get it! Very few people are truly as busy as they think they are or try to convey to others. You may feel like there simply isn’t enough time in the day to get it all done, until you catch a glimpse into the hectic schedule of someone who is REALLY BUSY. Check out the […]
“The Fit Men Movement” Podcast Now Available in iTunes! I am proud to announce that we have successfully launched the Fit Men Movement podcast. This has been in the works for a few months now, but we just had not yet pulled the trigger on getting things in place. We now have 3 episodes officially published and […]
As some of you may or may not recall, I helped launch a new project in early May called the Fit Men Movement. We got off to a great start to our community and it continues to be a great resource for those that are involved. One of the things that we also started in […]
