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QA: Is it okay to eat 1000 calories to lose weight?

I encountered someone who told me they needed to drop 20 pounds and that they are eating 1000 calories to do so. My mind was blown. Let’s do some quick math. Let’s just say that they really need to lose 15 pounds to achieve their ideal physique. There’s roughly 3500 calories in one pound of…

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The myth of being too bulky

The casual gym goer is most likely focused on two goals: losing weight or gaining weight. Yet at the same time they’ll add on “but I don’t want to have too much muscle.” What? You let yourself go, becoming overweight AND you have a problem with being too muscular (a problem they’ve never actually had)?…

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How to be a distance runner for life

Distance running can be brutal. My fondest memories of distance running includes painful marathons, 9 mile dune runs in 105 degree whether, -20 degree runs at 6am, and so on. I remember them best because my brain probably wants me to remember to NOT do them. Through it all I’ve had my ups and downs.…

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Unilateral versus bilateral training

When it comes to working out you need to understand the the difference between unilateral and bilateral training, and know when and how to utilize them in training. Unilateral, in anatomy, usually refers to one side of the body. For example this could be your right arm or left arm, but never both arms. Bilateral,…

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Hi, I’m Coach Cody. I have a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from GVSU. I am also a personal trainer and certified strength & conditioning specialist. Lifting weights (bodybuilding and athletic), mobility, and running are among my favorite modalities of exercising.

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