Energy Drinks – Do They Give You Energy or Just a Fat Gut?

I receive a ton of questions about all of these new “energy” drinks that have hit the market over the last few years. They seem to be all the rage, especially with the youth, and they promise you the world with outrageous claims of all of the super energy that you are going to have, [...]

The Ultimate Muscle Meal Plan

With this article, I just wanted to share with you one of my special muscle meal plans that I love. Surprisingly, it actually comes in the form of a salad, but it is killer!
I know the ladies will love this idea, but for all of you guys out there that think eating a salad makes [...]

The Ultimate Secrets to a Flat Stomach and Six Pack Abs

With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons most people just can not seem to get those six pack abs that everyone desires. If you haven’t already seen me around online somewhere, I’m [...]

What is the Best Ab Workout for Belly Fat Loss?

The answer to the age-old question of “What is the best ab workout for losing stomach fat?” is…
None! Ab workouts alone don’t create enough of a metabolic response in your body to create fat loss.
As a trainer, nutrition specialist, and fitness professional, I often get asked what the best types of exercises and workouts are [...]

Healthy (and Delicious) Mid-Meal Ideas for Between Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
I receive a lot of questions from my readers where they have been doing much better at choosing healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, but they are still struggling to find good ideas for healthy and quick “mid-meals”… especially a quick small meal or snack that can be [...]

Grocery Store Health Deception – Understanding the Truth about Food Labels

Nutrition & Weight Loss Tips that Start with Your Food Shopping
by Mike Geary, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist
I was at the grocery store the other day picking up some ingredients for a black bean & brown rice with seasoned venison strips dish I was planning to make, when an interesting thing happened.
I had gone straight to [...]

Do You Really Need “Cardio” Workouts?

Are cardio workouts or weight training more effective for losing fat…
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio workouts, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things.
You may know I’ve been called the anti-cardio guy before, but this week I’m back posing [...]

The Importance of Physical Variability in Cardio Exercise

Your Cardio Workouts may not be helping you unless you incorporate a high range of heart rate shifts in your training
By Mike Geary – Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist
Are you a cardio junkie? Everyone seems to think that “cardio” is the best way to get in shape and lose body fat.  I’m going to [...]

The Top 10 Healthiest Superfoods You NEED to Know About for Great Health

This article was contributed by my friends at US Wellness Meats – be sure to check out their unbelievable variety of healthy foods such as grass-fed organic meats & cheeses, raw honey, health bars, grass-fed sausages, bison, buffalo, chickens, etc
-Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
by Catherine Ebeling, RN BSN
These are definitely some of [...]

Make Better Choices When Forced to Eat Fast-Food

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

I was out recently with some friends and we stopped at a fast food joint. I hate fast food joints, but sometimes everybody else wants to go there, so you just have to make the best of it and find something at least somewhat healthy.
If you’re [...]

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