If there’s one topic that is highly contested when it comes to cardiovascular training, it’s whether or not fasted cardio is worth the effort. For several years, the debate has divided the opinions of trainers, coaches, and trainees alike on the efficacy of the practice of fasted cardio. Yet despite all of this, many continue […]
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Recompositioning Before Competing: How Taking A Step Back Can Bring You Greater Contest Prep Success
You know it amazes me as an Online Coach how many people who are seeking fat loss as a goal are actually starting and expecting to diet for a physique competition at an already low daily caloric intake. I always try to educate clients by making them aware that it is nearly impossible to achieve […]
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Client Transformation In Progress: NPC Bikini Competitor Connie Braaten – 2 Weeks Out From 2014 NPC Iron Games
I want to celebrate an amazing client transformation in progress today! Here at RoxStar Fitness, LLC., we work with bikini, figure, fitness and women’s physique competitors, and as you know each division has its specific look. Team RoxStar client and NPC Bikini Competitor, Connie Braaten (follow her Muscles and Mascara – Connie Braaten), came to us last year looking […]
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Staying At That “Number” – Why The Scale Is Not The Most Important Measure For Progress
I think almost on a weekly basis, I find myself coaching clients on the importance of realizing that there is more to measuring progress than relying on what a randomly generated number on the scale says. The truth is that when it comes to body transformation goals (whether you are trying to lose fat or […]
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Metabolic Damage and The Non-Athlete. How It Occurs, And Ways To Prevent It
Metabolic Damage is a hot topic among those in the physique competition circles, however it’s a NON MEDICALLY RECOGNIZED CONDITION plaguing many women (and men) who have no desire to step on a stage. Often brought on my overtraining and undereating, this condition is something that can go on for a long period of time […]
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