I am sure there are some people out there who think if you ingest an apple that still has pesticides on it you are accomplishing 2 things: 1. The apple is free of bugs. 2. The pesticides will clean out any bugs you have as it works it’s way through your system. If only […]
Post 120: Arnold Is Now Working at Gold’s Gym
Even when Arnold is goofing around at Gold’s Gym he givesout better advice than most trainers. Ha! Long live Howard the gym manager! P.S. if you are the kind of person that would rather listen to me rather than read, then y0u need to get in on my podcast. The M Factor Fitness Funkcast. 30 minutes of fitness […]
Post 105: Talk Yourself Into a Great Workout
Talk yourself into a great workout. Is there any truth to the idea that positive self-talk or positive affirmations can improve your workout performance? The answer seems to be yes. Here is a very detailed article I found that talks about this. For those of you pressed for time or those who don’t like to […]
Post 102: Don’t Read This If You Like Gum.
Is Gum Bad For You? What a dumb idea for a post. everyone knows gum is harmless. You can get it everywhere and doesn’t have any warning labels. It helps clean plaque and give you fresh breath. Gum is an ally in our fight for dental hygiene. It is natural. If I remember right it […]
Post 101: Protein Packed Prograde Pumpkin Pie!
Hey M Factor nation, it is day two and here comes recipe number 2. Protein Packed Prograde Pumpkin Pie! Easy to Make Easy to drink Easy to move afterwards! Put in a blender (or a large mug, if you use an immersion blender): 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. pecans walnuts or […]
Post 100: Why You Shouldn’t Hire a Personal Trainer This January.
Top 4 reasons for not hiring a fitness trainer this January. ” I am planning on hiring a trainer in January”. ” I am going to be too busy during the holidays to workout. I will start January 1″. ” I need to budget for the holidays.” You can wait and make a New Year’s […]
Post 99: Fall Pumpkin Apple Pie Shake
Guess what? Thanksgiving is coming up. You may also know that the average person gains 5-10 pounds over the holidays. So as part of my duty to fight flab and promote clean eating, I officially declare this week to be “Fall recipe week”. What better way to start than with a shake . Not any […]
Post 98: Workout of the Week: A Functional Circuit Extravaganza
Who is ready to work on balance, core strength and have fun doing it? Well I can’t promise the fun part but the the rest was true. For this week’s workout you are going to need several pieces of equipment. If you don’t have it we can improvise. Equipment needed Powerblocks or dumbbells A Bosu […]
Post 96: An Upgraded Walking Circuit
Walking around the block doesn’t have to be a passive activity. Want to learn a circuit that will torch fat, tone muscle and work your cardio into overdrive? Of course you do. you are on my blog page which means you are a workout warrior. Well all right then, here it is. Now if […]
Post 95: Leg And Butt Kicker Killer Circuit: Can You Take The Challenge?
Look at what I found on Pinterest! As much as I would like to take credit for this, the credit here goes to http://fit-is-confident.tumblr.com/post/17101750339/anytime-d. Or send them a nasty note if you want. I guess it depends on how you feel afterward. [ois skin=”newsletter”] Visit me at http://www.mfactorfitness.com or like me on http://www.facebook.com/mfactorfitness or tweet with me @mfactormike Michael […]