Daniel FredellApr 7, 20201 minBodyweight TrainingIn the wake of recent events, it seems that now everyone is either a bodyweight expert or a bodyweight critic. It's either all you need...
Daniel FredellJan 1, 20192 minYou Can Out Work a Bad DietWhenever I talk to amateur athletes, and some professionals, I am amazed by how bad some of them eat. Runners, fighters, obstacle course...
Daniel FredellDec 1, 20184 minInstapros -The Attack On TruthIn the world of social media “fitness pros” the lines get blurred between true fitness and looking fit. I understand the need to peacock...
Daniel FredellOct 16, 20182 minNo Cheat MealsAh, the most coveted meal of the week. The one that everyone looks forward to only to hate themselves for later when their goals slip...
Daniel FredellOct 16, 20182 minChanging Your Diet Is as Hard as You Want It to BeIt seems like every day I speak to someone who says that dieting is just too hard. They have tried and tried, but they cannot seem to...
Daniel FredellOct 16, 20184 minFinding Caloric BalanceNo matter what someone’s goals are, or which diet they choose to use, caloric intake is the main contributing factor to success. The...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20185 minHow to Spot a Horrible Diet Plan^ Results of my switch to the Ketogenic diet: Pictures were taken 4 weeks apart. I maintained the same fitness routine for the full...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minGoal Setting Part 3: Get Help“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.” – Tom Peters Last week we covered how motivation comes in many forms. Getting...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minGoal Setting Part 2: Stay MotivatedOne of the main factors of goal progression is motivation. Motivation is what gets the ball rolling and keeps the snowball effect ...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minGoal Setting Part 1: Plan for SuccessMany things in life are made to be cherished and appreciated. Some are made to be enjoyed for a short time like a nice meal with friends...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minLoaded Carries: The Will To SurviveAs I mentioned in 5 Best Movements for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, loaded carries are the unsung heroes of sports performance not only because...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20184 minTiny T.i.M.: The Only Training Principle You Need to Lose FatEpidemic is a harsh word to hear under any circumstance. It is used in zombie movies when referring to a virus outbreak and in the...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minTrue Strength Comes from Within Part 2: Real Core TrainingCore training has been so diluted and bastardized that I honestly hate using the word “core.” It sounds like I’m about to run you...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minTrue Strength Comes from Within Part 1: Real Core PowerThere are four main lifts in resistance training: Deadlift, Bench Press, Squat, and Overhead Press. Each of these are full body lifts...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minGaining Momentum - The Warm-UpThe warm-up is the most overlooked stage in fitness. Very few athletes take the time to prepare themselves for the damage they are...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minBeing Physically FitIt is hard to believe that health and fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry when only about one fifth of Americans meet the Physical...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minIron Zen GardenI have always been a true fan of fitness. I enjoy every aspect of lifestyle I have chosen from traditional weight training to...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minUnderstanding Heart Rate TrainingIt is very important to monitor your client’s heart rate during fitness testing and sometimes during their workout. During a fitness ...
Daniel FredellSep 3, 20184 minThe Death of Leg DayOne of my favorite gym memories steams from a conversation I had with my first coach, TB. I worked with TB for my Teen Bodybuilding...
Daniel FredellSep 3, 20184 minTrue GritThe mind is one of the greatest mysteries. It has the capability to make the entire body move in complete harmony, remember song lyrics...