Is it you or the workout? Here is the dirty little secret of the fitness industry. It is a little thing we call the “De-conditioned Athlete”. Understanding this will change the way you look at working out. at least I hope so. Let me paint an ugly picture for you. When you are sitting there […]
Category: Workouts
The Danger of Wearing Running Shoes to Workout and Workout Shoes to Run
https://youtu.be/nBVKWedP1Go Start with the shoes. The most logical thought in the world is that if I go to a shopping for shoes I should get one with a lot of support. It just makes sense. It makes no sense that a shoe company would make a shoe that is going to give me all kinds […]
When Should You Take A Day Off?
This is a trickier question than you think. Most people don’t think about this. Either they have a schedule they follow or they wing it. You can get great results doing it both ways…or you can get crappy ones. Here’s why. If I am starting a workout program, my job is to do two […]
Podcast 10: Overtraining and a Rant about Men’s Fitness Magazine
Podcast 10: Overtraining and a Rant about Men’s Fitness Magazine Download this episode (right click and save) Listen to this episode Congrats to me on episode number 10! In here you will find: Online personal training coming Feb. 14 2014 Artist of the week: The Almighty and The Black Star Riders. Question of the Week: […]
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 […]
Post 94: No Goals, Crazy Goals, Just Plain Dumb Goals And Other Things About Goals
Which is worse: having no goal or having a dumb goal? Ever think about that? Do goals stress you out? They would really be a huge waste of time except for the fact that they work. Unless they are dumb goals and that is the reason for this post. Some people have an odd nebulous […]
Post 93: Mindset: Do I Have What It Takes To Get You In Shape?
Do I have what it takes to get you in shape? The idea of this blog comes from Natalie Sisson of the Suitcase Entrepreneur. I am taking part in the 30 day blog challenge. Why? Well because this blog has been patchy and sporadic at best and I need to get better at it. So […]
Post 91: Be Wary Of Anything That Is Too Complicated
“Be Wary of anything that seems too complicated. Be More Wary of anyone making something simple more complicated.” Wise words and I wish I knew who said them first. What I do know is that for most people out there and by most I mean 90-95% getting in shape is pretty basic. I realize […]
An Ugly Kettlebell Circuit For Legs
Ready to get ugly? Kettle bells circuits are, in my opinion, the best type of circuit you can do. They are unforgiving. If your form starts breaking down, you will pay for it. So unlike other types of circuits,these demand your full attention. This is an ugly, ugly circuit for those of you who want […]