By Chris Martinez July. 31. 2011- I love training and building up my physique. This is something I have made a huge part of my life the past 5 years and I don’t ever see myself stopping. I’ve found a passion that makes me happy, feel good, want to work harder in every aspect of life, but most importantly it … Read More
Importance of Foam Rolling
By Eric Martinez June. 25. 2011- Have you ever wondered what those big, long, and hard Styrofoam things are laying around the gym? Well, if you did they are called “Foam Rollers.” I always used to see people using them and wondered what the hell they were used for. After extensive research on foam rollers, I am pleased to say … Read More
Prioritize Training Principle
“Train Loco” Issue #1 If your current workout routine is getting stale or you’ve hit a plateau, try incorporating this technique that has been proven to produce results. Keep in mind this is a system, not a set routine, tailor it to your specific goals, routines, schedules, etc. Prioritize Training Principle- If you have a lagging body part, which a … Read More
Does Dieting Mean “Suffering”
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