Laurie's Thoughts On The Flip Side of FiftyAug 30, 20213 minHIIT - THE Fat Killer! A common question we or any trainer will get is: “What is the best workout to help me _____?” The honest answer no matter what you goal...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogAug 23, 20212 minGood Fats vs Bad Fats….What You Should Know About Dietary FatsFor decades we were told that fat makes you…. Well fat. What you may not know is that the “research” that led to that claim was paid for...
Laurie's Thoughts On The Flip Side of FiftyAug 16, 20213 minThis One Thing Can Increase Your Chances of Success Ten FoldHow many times have you started a diet or exercise program only to give up after a few days or weeks? Did you know that saving a reliable...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogAug 9, 20214 minDining Out Without Compromising Your Fitness and Nutrition GoalsWhen you’ve got fitness or weight loss goals set in your sights, every decision you make throughout the day matters. · How many steps you...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogAug 2, 20213 min5 Fitness Myths Debunked!Today, we're going to debunk five of the most prominent fitness myths. This isn’t intended to belittle your knowledge and efforts in the...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJul 26, 20213 min"What is THE Best Diet?" I don’t think there’s a day that goes by that I don’t see someone ask online “ What is the best diet” This is usually followed by a...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJul 19, 20212 minTips to Better SleepWhile many consider fitness and nutrition to be the two-headed dragon when it comes to peak health and performance, we tend to forget...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJul 7, 20212 minWhy You Shouldn’t Avoid Strength Training While Losing WeightThere is a huge misconception that you shouldn’t lift weights when going through a weight loss phase. Not only is it believed to stunt...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJun 4, 20213 minBeat the Heat: Summer Workout TipsAs we head into the Dog Days of summer the heat is rising and humidity along with it. The other day my wife Laurie and I were out on a...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMay 14, 20211 minAre you one who uses a calorie tracker?Are you one who uses a calorie tracker? If so great but if you aren't weighing and measuring your food then odds are you are under...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 29, 20211 minPerfection is Overrated"Perfection is Overrated" and since none of us.... let me repeat that NONE OF US is perfect or can be seeking perfect can only lead to...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 26, 20212 minFocus on this for a better bodyOne of the things we focus on with the people we work with is changing their mindset. And one of the biggest things we try to get people...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 21, 20211 minSleep....If I had to pick one issue that affects more Americans health than any other it would be lack of sleep. The stats are downright scary....
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 20, 20212 minCreatine...We're often asked which supplements we recommend people take. Now I could write an entire book about that but today I'm going to focus on...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 12, 20212 minHow to Identify a Diet from a GimmickHave you ever noticed how when it comes to dieting people always want to tell you the one they follow is the ONLY one that works? Paleo,...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMar 22, 20216 minMy Top 5 Nutrition Myths You Need to Let Go OfLet’s be honest for a second. When it comes to eating healthier and/or trying to lose weight it’s getting harder and harder to know what...
Laurie's Thoughts On The Flip Side of FiftyMar 8, 20214 min3 Things to Help You Lose Weight and Feel GreatAs someone who has coached people over 50 on their nutrition and helped them to lose weight for a few years now I think it’s fairly safe...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMar 5, 20211 minImprove Your Fitness By Sitting Around!Each month at FCF we focus on a particular exercise each day and work on perfecting our technique and ability. This months exercise of...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogFeb 15, 20215 minProtein Shakes Yay or Nay? One of the most common questions we get is about protein shakes or smoothies. Mostly asking something along the lines of: "Should I be...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogFeb 8, 20215 minThey're Holding You Back...Recently I was talking with one of my clients who had fallen off the wagon in the past few weeks. She had worked really hard to get about...