Saturated Fat: Healthy or Harmful?
Share: Some say saturated fat—found in coconut, chocolate, butter, and fattier cuts of meat—is terrible for your health, gumming up your arteries and leading to heart attacks. Others say caution is outdated—and even advise you to eat more of it. But what does the research say? In a nutshell: 1. When consumed in excess, saturated […]
Probiotics: Sham or Do They Work?
Share: If you believe the marketing claims, probiotics can help you with just about anything—IBS, leaky gut, diarrhea, brain fog, depression, skin conditions, and even fat loss. But is this actually true? Generally speaking, probiotics probably won’t hurt, and they might help. They also might be a complete waste of money. The idea is that […]
3 Simple Holiday Eating Strategies
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” The holidays are knocking at our doorstep, and I’m sure you’ll be ok with nibbling on a disturbingly unsatisfying 400-calorie salted ice cube while everyone else is grubbing down on piles of devious dinner spreads, hitting the open bars, and making some bad […]
How to do a Pull-Up. A beginner’s guide.
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” The Pull-Up You’ve decided that you want to crush your first one, or perhaps you can get one or two and want to be able to get loads of them. Pull-ups are a relatively simple move and idea. Grab the bar and pull […]
Love letter to the Weekend Warriors + Free Workout
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” Once upon a time, people played sports. Before playing those sports, they would train once maybe three times a week. This would help them stay fit, keep sharp for these games and stay healthy. However, over the years, this has changed very very […]
Carbs or Fats? What to Eat to Lose Weight
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” When working with clients who want to lose weight we often only set a calorie & protein target, then have them decide on: Lower carb/higher fat Lower fat/higher carb Balanced carb and fat Studies have repeatedly shown — if calories and protein are […]
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Glute Training
Share: Yup, because it’s not like the world doesn’t need another glute training article 🤪 I have way too much to say about training glutes, probably because I enjoy training glutes so much, so if you don’t mind a bit of “stream of thought,” here’s what I do know: 🍑 First, anatomy. Glutes are big […]
What I really think about supplements (and which ones I take)
Share: New clients love to ask about supplements. And I always say, “You’re gonna hate my answer.” “Ideally, if you eat a balanced, whole-food diet, you take none.” The truth is, you’re busy, we’re all busy, so a few of these may help. So, for today, I will list the supplements I take. And more […]
Coach Ryan Weighs In On Weight Tracking
Share: “You guys go on ahead. I’ll catch up with you later.” AT PF, WE HAVE OUR CLIENTS WEIGH DAILY …. OR ONLY ONCE A MONTH. When I was learning all this nutrition stuff in my 20s I would weigh myself once a week. This was a HUGE mistake as scale weight can vary by […]
Crush your Dietary Habits to Supercharge your Training
Share: We’ve all heard that abs are made in the kitchen … They’re also made in the kitchen, at your favourite coffee shop, your favourite pizza place, and even your parents’ home. Your eating and drinking behaviours either move you towards or away from your training goals. In this article, we lay out 5 important […]