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 15, 20183 minOverhead WorkIt’s common for lifters to have favorites and go-to exercises to train various muscle groups. There’s nothing wrong with this as long as...
Daniel FredellDec 6, 20183 minCBD Oil is Not a Magical CureCBD (Cannabidiol) oil is a natural product that has been blown way out of proportion lately. It seems like the new craze akin to Thrive,...
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 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, 20182 minFunction Over Power“Strength is the product of struggle.” This is a favored quote among power lifters, but it also stands firm with functional fitness...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20185 min5 Best Movements for Jiu-JitsuThis is the blog post that inspired the book Jits-Fit: The Grappler's Guide to Fitness. I recieved many emails and messages inquiring...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minActive Recovery"Lift to show, recover to grow." This is one of those sayings that get thrown around a lot in gyms and fitness facilities. The good news...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minKing T.U.T. – The Only Lifting Principle You Need to Build Quality MuscleWith the millions of programs and set/rep schemes, it’s hard to believe that everything can be broken down into one simple idea. 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...