“Progress, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step.” –Samuel Smiles Many can agree with the above quote and many cannot due to the fact of wanting to take shortcuts to reach the fastest way to … Read More
Obese Teenager to Greek Spartan Using Flexible Nutrition
Train Loco Nation! Today we have a fantastic guest post by our friend all the way from South Africa, Andrea Papas aka the “Greek Spartan.” He talks about how he was an obese teenager and how flexible nutrition changed his life and led him to the body of his dreams. Without further ado, let’s learn about Andrea’s journey. – Chris … Read More
Former Runner and Yoga Instructor becomes an IFBB Pro- Interview with Robyn Maher
DDT: Could you give us a little background info on who Robyn Maher is? Robyn: I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but we moved when I was a baby. I grew up all over the US, and as an adult I have lived in Australia and Thailand. I love travel and I love people! I enjoy meeting … Read More
Hollywood Celebrity Trainer- Interview with Chad Landers
DDT: Could you give us a little background info on who Chad Landers is? Chad: The short story is I’m a country boy from Illinois who got lucky in the big city! I got into strength training because of football in junior high and high school. Once I got to the Univ. of Illinois, I found out I could … Read More
Entrepreneur and Full Time Mom Does Her First Bikini Show
How’s it going ladies and gents! Today I am thrilled to share my client and friend, Jessica Roman’s 18 weeks Bikini Prep Journey. Jessica came to me with the intention of doing a reverse diet to build up her metabolic capacity, increase strength, and increase muscle mass. But her heart was set on doing a bikini show in late … Read More
Journalism Major Becomes Nationally Qualified NPC bikini competitor & sponsored athlete- Interview with Brittany Lesser
DDT: Could you give us a little background info on who Brittany Lesser is? Brittany: I am currently a Nationally Qualified NPC bikini competitor & sponsored athlete, a personal trainer/online coach, a youtuber/blogger, and a social media project manager. DDT: What got you inspired and into the fitness-health industry? Brittany: I have always been active and loved working … Read More
Fit Couples- Interview with Jeff Nippard and Robin Gallant
DDT: Could you give us a little background info on who Jeff Nippard and Robin Gallant are? Jeff: Sure. I am a Canadian pro natural bodybuilder and drug-free powerlifter. In terms of bodybuilding accomplishments, along with winning the overall title and pro card at the INBF Natural Muscle Mayhem in California, I earned the title of Mr. Junior Natural … Read More
Post Show Rebound and Bouncing Back from it…Magen Mintchev’s Fitness Journey
How’s it going ladies and gents! Today we are excited to share our client and friend, Magen Mintchev’s 20 week Dieting Phase. Magen recently had come off doing a bikini show back in 2014 and rebounded pretty hard post show and gained a lot of body fat back. Magen wanted to learn the correct way to approach an off-season … Read More