ShinKicker Fitness & Weight Loss

Paying Attention

2011-01-29T19:21:00.000-04:00

This is a rather important concept which I oddly seem to ignore fairly often. YOu always have to pay attention to what you are doing at all times. Ever since I started working out at an actual gym (not a kickboxing gym) I have been misusing the Chest Press machine. This particular one requires you to push a bar with your feet when you are done your reps. I did not know this. I'm now needing to

SK Fitness Store NOW OPEN

2011-01-16T18:40:00.000-04:00

We now have a amazon.ca store for everything fitness related. have a look!

Minimalist Training

2011-01-16T16:51:00.000-04:00

Don't have expensive equipment or a gym membership? Living in a small town or a rural area with very limited fitness options? This is not a problem at all. The best tool if you are starting out on your fitness journey is actually your own bodyweight. To understand this you have to know that there are 6 primal movements. And they are: Twist Bend Pull Push Squat Lunge Bodyweight is perfect for

Cardio Training

2011-01-14T23:10:00.000-04:00

Since it is the typical New Years Resolution time I thought I should discuss how to properly do the cardio aspect of your routine. And since I saw many people are the gym yesterday only doing long drawn out sessions of cardio I think this is needed. So which is better? Shorter intense cardio or long drawn out at a moderate pace? They both have their advantages, however if you are trying to lose

Extremes Sell

2011-01-05T22:18:00.000-04:00

This is sadly true and it's an odd fact for the human species. Look on the cover of almost any fitness or "health" magazine and you will see one of the three following types: Super Tall and Super Skinny. These are usually females and they are usually way to slim to actually be healthy and happy. For example, I am talking about a woman who is say 5 foot 9 or 10 and weighs all of 102 lbs. Unless

Great Fitness Book!!!!

2011-01-04T19:32:00.002-04:00

First on the Bill is: Anatomy of Exercise Pat Manocchia I love this book. If I am designing a routine and I am unable to think of anything for a particular body part I grab this book. It's awesome, if you are in the market for a exercise book and limited funds, I strongly suggest this book. It shows great warm ups, stretches and the proper technique of each exercise. It also details which

Body types, an introduction

2011-01-01T19:16:00.001-04:00

Another friend gave me a great idea to do a multi-part discussion on body types and how to train correctly for each type. So tonight I am going to start it off with an introduction. There are 3 body types. It does not matter about gender, age, race or whatever else. If you are human you fit into 1 of the 3 or a mix of 2 of them. Endomorph - If we look at the above picture you can see that

Exercise FAQs

2011-01-01T12:05:00.000-04:00

I'm going to answer some of the most common questions I have been asked. This may end up being a series. If I lift weights, won't I end up looking like Arnold? Unless you have the genetics for this to happen, no. I have heard this question from alot of women and a few men. Some bodybuilders resort to "alternative medicine" in order to get the look that is desirable for their sport. The credible

Can I train injured?

2010-12-28T00:14:00.001-04:00

This is an ironic question another kind friend tossed at me considering my track record with injuries. For those who do not know, I have been involved with Martial Arts and Combative Sports for 18 years. Because I have been doing it for so long I have basically broken, torn, sprained, strained, pulled and dislocated everything that I could that has not left me permanantly disabled or dead. Twice.

How do I read nutrition labels?

2010-12-26T21:24:00.001-04:00

This is another good question. Being able to read these labels does include some math and translation of those scientific names of ingredients. The math: Fat, Protein, Carbs and Alcohol all have the following calories per gram (or in the case of the Alcohol per ml) Fat : 9 kcal Protein : 4 kcal Carbs : 4 kcal Alcohol : 7 kcal So if something says it has, for example, 150 calories per serving

How do I start and stick with a new fitness program?

2010-12-26T16:56:00.001-04:00

A very kind friend of mine posed this question to me and I have decided to write up a way to accomplish this. Since it is the time of year where people are now making those resolutions to get and stay healthy in the New Year but the vast majority of people and up quitting by the second week of January. There are, like most things, many different reasons why people cannot stick with this goal.

Diets and why I am not a fan of them

2010-12-25T18:56:00.000-04:00

Weird title to come from a fitness pro right? I know, it is but let me explain. Many people equate eating healthy with eating less. Some also belive that while they are dieting they must go hungry. This is simply untrue. Yes if you wish to lose weight for the short term you would have to suffer aka going hungry. Yes the weight does come off but at the same time you are hungry, angry and lacking

Water and your weight

2010-12-25T13:42:00.004-04:00

Ladies and Gentlemen as a fitness professional I am often asked questions about ways for people to lose weight a little quicker. When it comes to water there are 2 options; Drink Ice Cold, and I literally mean ice cold water. Doing this causes your metabolism to work harder because your body wants to heat that water up to body temperature. Doing this won't cause 20 lbs to drop off overnight,