Byron's Blog Entries
27
Oct

Top 10 Things NOT to Do in the Gym

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Here are 10 things that you should absolutely avoid doing in the gym in interest of safety, humanity and self-preservation.

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24
Oct

The Truth: Compression Clothing and Performance

Posted by: Byron

Compression garmets have recently received a lot of attention. Learn to what degree the claims are true and what to buy to improve your performance on the field or in the gym.

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26
Sep

Improve Your Running Technique

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Too many aches and pains from running every day? Running shouldn’t cause the body to break down but BAD running does. Improve your running mechanics and you’ll find that not only will you lessen you injuries, you’ll also find it easier to improve pace and stamina.

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21
Aug

Keep Your Summer Body This Winter

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Keep the hard body you earned this summer! Here’s trainers’ top tips to avoid winter weight gain.

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25
Jun

Guilt Free Tzatziki

Posted by: Byron

Tzatziki, made guilt free using 0% Greek yogurt and limited olive oil to keep fat and calories low. This super easy recipe is ready in as little as 15 minutes, it goes great with grilled or oven roasted lamb and can also be used as a dip but swap out the pita bread and enjoy it with veggie sticks instead.

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18
Jun

Eating Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant

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Love Mexican food? Wish it were healthier? Read on to cut the calories, fat and carbs at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

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20
May

5 Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Dieters Make

Posted by: Byron

All calories are not created equal. Trying to lose weight or sculpt a body you can be proud of is impossible without the right fuel! Avoid these common mistakes we catch clients making during their first week training.

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07
May

Outdoor workouts

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Time to head out into the great outdoors and make use of the wonderful California weather with these great outdoor workout ideas. Get fit and get tanned at the same time.

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30
Apr

Easy Pasta Salad (Gluten Free)

Posted by: Byron

Try this flavor-packed pasta salad this summer for a satisfying chilled lunch poolside, on the beach or any BBQ. Replace traditional semolina pasta with quinoa pasta removes gluten. Increasing ratio of fresh vegetables – peppers, tomatoes, red onions and olives – to pasta amplifies vitamins and minerals while lowering carbs. Diced chicken and a little sheep milk feta provide a comprehensive protein boost and further reduce carbs in each serving. Serve over spinach or kale for added greens.

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23
Apr

Killer Abs Now

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Time to shred up the abs for summertime using this killer abdominal and anaerobic cardio routine. Article featured in MUSCLE & FITNESS Magazine.

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12
Apr

Guilt Free Kogi Style Tacos

Posted by: Byron

Make indulgent Korean short rib tacos inspired by the Kogi Korean BBQ food truck famous here in Los Angeles.

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10
Apr

Trainer’s Tips to Reduce Back Pain

Posted by: Byron

Is back pain or sciatica making life a nightmare? Ease back pain by following these four easy tips.

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14
Mar

Low Fat Greek Salad Plus Protein

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There’s more to a Greek Salad than just Feta and Olives. Check out this colorful, flavorful and protein-rich version of a traditional Greek Salad.

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23
Feb

Stretching: Static vs Dynamic

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Launch your training to the next level! Learn why dynamic stretches are superior to static stretches for performance, and what stretches are best for your fitness goals!

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03
Feb

Should Sugar Be a Controlled Substance?

Posted by: Byron

Should sugar be regulated like alcohol, cigarettes & other controlled substances? Food manufacturers hide sugar in assumedly sugarfree foods like sandwiches, yogurt & fruit smoothies. Diabetes is on the rise in adults & children. How do you know your food is free of this toxin?

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26
Jan

Why NOT to Crossfit

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Everybody knows someone who’s gotten results, but Crossfit gyms frequently employ underpaid “experts” to train huge groups of people across all skill levels. Crossfit has high injury rates because it focuses on the number of reps versus correctness of form.

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10
Jan

Games On! Train Like an Olympian or X Man!

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Learn how to train like alpine stars Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn. Add stability training to your workouts.

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08
Jan

Easy Low Sodium Marinara Sauce

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Delicious homemade low sodium marinara sauce in less than 25 minutes!

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08
Jan

The Lighter Side of Lasagna

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Craving warm, indulgent comfort food? Few would turn away lasagna. Instead of packing away the 850 calories + 47g of fat in the average American serving, make our Guilt Free Lasagna! Cut 85% fat + 75% calories per serving! Higher protein too!

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21
Dec

Training While Traveling

Posted by: Byron

No gym, no equipment, no problem. Traveling doesn’t excuse you from taking care of yourself. Get outside and use your environment for a great workout, then enjoy the vacation or business trip.

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01
May

Naturally Sugar Free Skinny Margarita

Posted by: Byron

The Naturally Sugar Free Skinny Margarita is the best bang for your caloric buck. It packs a punch, is 100% natural, has very low sugar and tastes fantastic. Shake it up tonight!

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02
Feb

Organic BBQ Sauce (Low Sodium & Low Sugar)

Posted by: Byron

Sweet spicy tangy BBQ sauce is delicious! Enjoy your favorite condiment without wreaking your diet. Try our low sodium no sugar added truly all natural organic Barbecue Sauce today!

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