By Chris & Eric Martinez June. 24. 2011- Why is it that when it comes to dieting, everybody automatically thinks they have to suffer and deprive themselves from everything in life? Why is it that people think they can’t have the foods they love and crave in moderation? Why does the word “dieting” have to be portrayed as suffering? … Read More
A Taste of Motivation and Inspiration
By Eric Martinez May. 31. 2011- About a week ago my brother and I were doing our usual leg routine at the gym at our usual time. As I got done doing a set of dead lifts, a woman said “hey you are using your back too much when you come up, lean back more and explode with your legs.” … Read More
The Magic Pill… aka Fat Burners
By Chris Martinez May. 19. 2011- It seems every time Summer comes around, an event or even a big vacation, hence Vegas, Miami, Cabo, beaches, pool parties (Rehab, Wet Republic), and then some, make us want to be in the best shape of our lives. Anyone that sits here and says they don’t want to look good for all the … Read More
5 Ways To Avoid Injury
By Eric Martinez April. 30. 2011 Injuries are very common these days when it comes to weight training and exercising. Common injuries come from; not stretching and warming-up properly, ego lifting (lifting more weight than you should), bad posture, and many other reasons. Overall it just plain old sucks when you get injured. It’s very frustrating and can become discouraging … Read More
Gluten Free OR Not Gluten Free?
By Eric Martinez April. 20. 2011 For some reason it seems like “gluten-free” diets are becoming more popular these days. Gluten-free diets are supposedly meant to help with increased energy, thinner thighs, and reduced belly bloat. It’s kind of hard for me to buy into that because everything I pretty much eat and preach has gluten in it, but maybe … Read More
HIIT Time!
By Chris & Eric Martinez Ladies and gentleman, the word “HIIT Time” should be a new word in your vocabulary when it comes to cardiovascular conversations. The reason being, this is the new breed of cardio. HIIT cardio stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. Some of you are probably saying “oh I know what that is. I’ve done this before, … Read More
To Sleep or Not to Sleep?
By Eric Martinez March. 20. 2011 Tossing and turning, sweating while sleeping, constantly waking up for no apparent reason, too much on your mind, too much stress, insomnia, etc. All of these occurrences happen to many of us while sleeping, it’s very frustrating and we don’t know why they occur. All we want is some good quality sleep so we … Read More
10 Tips To Consider If You Have Hit A Plateau
By Eric Martinez March. 5. 2011- Ever hit a Plateau during your workout routines? For those who do not know what a Plateau is, in weight training terms, it is basically a level where you can’t make anymore progression: gains in muscle, losing weight, getting stronger, pretty much your body is telling you it’s time to change it up. Almost … Read More