If your goal is to lose body fat and gain muscle, here's a great weight training strategy. It involves sequencing your exercises in a particular mann...
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Tag: Workout
The Best Workout Music
September 19, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
Cueing the right muscles at the right time can be useful during strength training. Next time you deadlift, crank this song! https://www.youtube....
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How to Design a Two-Person Body Composition Program
March 21, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
https://youtu.be/PXvWosA4c8c Get more details on how to train couples plus a free 12-page report at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/how-per...
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Strength Training Motivation
October 13, 2016 | John Paul Catanzaro
What motivates you during a workout? I mean, when you’re about to get under a bar stacked with 45’s that can staple you to the ground at any seco...
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Blast Out Loud The Sound Of Silence
December 24, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
I have three days of feasting ahead of me and it all starts tonight. You can bet my workout this morning is going to be a good one! Before I train,...
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Success Leaves Clues
August 03, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Let's look at the training routines of some of the top names during the golden era of bodybuilding. Each one of these champions had a strong body pa...
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Don’t Sit Still After A Demanding Workout
June 01, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
In a recent interview, Gary Reinl, author of ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option, discussed the importance of lymphatic drainage. As Reinl puts i...
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A Universal Language for Strength Training
February 10, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Much like writing software or music, a universal language of program design is required for strength training. Trainers need to have a consistent pre...
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The Late Cancellation Jar
January 27, 2015 | John Paul Catanzaro
Not feeling up to a workout? Do it anyway! I just had a client walk in dragging her feet. She was sluggish and not really up to train, but she ...
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Muscle Devices and Weight Room Alternatives
April 20, 2014 | John Paul Catanzaro
https://youtu.be/cCiAFfzfYmw In the iron world, we've seen muscle devices come and go over the years - sometimes for the good and sometimes for ...
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The One-Lift-A-Day Cure: A Training Prescription For Larger And Stronger Muscles!
September 13, 2013 | John Paul Catanzaro
When I first started lifting seriously in a commercial gym, my routine consisted of one body part a day. I'd go to the gym and absolutely trash that ...
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How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 2)
June 24, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro
https://youtu.be/IJjGeIIDjQM The video above will show you how to write a fat-loss program - the correct sets, reps, and exercises to do with yo...
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The Muscle-Building Discovery For Solid Calves
June 13, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro
In my small home gym, I have three dedicated machines for calf training: a standing calf raise unit that goes up to 600 pounds, a seated calf raise m...
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How Many Sets to Build Muscle
May 03, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro
https://youtu.be/Vl9zbPiGG5I One question I get frequently is "How many sets does it take to build muscle?" If you are a personal trainer, stren...
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How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 1)
April 20, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro
https://youtu.be/bnQtCZ8CRDU In this video series, you'll learn how to write a fat-loss program for your clients. A "must watch" for all persona...
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