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All posts by Brandon Harrison

  • Motivational Fitness Apps

    Staying motivated while working out is a struggle for many people. So many, in fact, that countless applications and websites are completely dedicated to doing...

  • Diet Right

    I’m sure you’ve heard firsthand, or even experienced yourself, a diet “failing.” Unable to stick to the regime, the weight came back. It’s an all-too-common...

  • Striking a Balance: Time in the Gym

    Vacation, life changes, moves, lack of motivation. It’s easy to get into a cycle of excuses leading to the downfall of your routine. Most experts...

  • Why “Diets” Don’t Work

    I’m sure you’ve heard firsthand, or even experienced yourself, a diet “failing.” Unable to stick to the regime, the weight came back. An all-too-common story....

  • Perfecting Your Plan

    The No. 1 mistake people make when walking into the gym is not having a plan. The weights area can be intimidating for anyone not...

  • Cardio Shmardio

    One of the longest held beliefs in the fitness community is Cardiovascular exercise (jogging, walking, bike riding, etc) are the way to a shredded physique,...

  • Getting Fit: Eating to the Build

    Previously, I’ve covered the most recommended beginners programs for weightlifting, and the importance of building a base of strength with those programs. The final building...

  • Fitness: Base of Strength

    The single most important thing to do when going into a gym is to have a plan. That goes double for beginning lifters. Unfortunately, the...