Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJun 273 minSquats.. Most People Don't Do Them Correctly Recently I was interviewed on a local radio station and one of the questions I was asked is what is the most common exercise I see people...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJun 203 minReflux Disease: Cause and Possible TreatmentsReflux or Acid Reflux is something many people struggle with on a daily basis. It’s not uncommon for most people to experience it at some...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJun 133 minIs it ok to wear gloves when weightlifting? A common question I get as a trainer is “Should I use gloves when I’m weightlifting?” Now I’ll be the first to tell you a purist would...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMay 234 minWhen is the BEST Time to Meal Prep? For the past couple of years many of us were able to work from home which enabled us to be able to cook healthy meals on a regular basis....
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMay 93 minThe PERFECT Snack...The most common questions I get as a Trainer & Nutrition Coach center around what foods are acceptable to eat for snacks. While we like...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMay 23 minFoods That Boost Metabolism & Fat Burning As obesity keeps affecting millions of people around the world, the rates of mortality and morbidity have skyrocketed. According to the...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 252 minReasons You Might Not Be Able to Gain Weight (or Muscle) While most people are focused on losing weight there’s a not so insignificant number of people who are looking to gain weight. My father...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 184 minThe Fundamentals of Building Muscle... 🤳Most people over the age of 50 often say how much harder it is to stay in shape or lose weight now that they are older. The main reason...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogApr 44 min10 Tips To Help You Beat A Weight Loss PlateauAre you tired of watching the same weight on the weighing scale despite all the exercises and dietary changes you’ve made? This can lead...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMar 214 min3 Things You Need To Do To Have A Healthy Over 50 BodyAs someone who has coached people on their nutrition and helped them to lose weight for a couple of decades now I think it’s fairly safe...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMar 144 minProtein...How Much Do You REALLY Need? The other day I got an email from one of our fitness family members asking "How much protein should I be eating, as a person working out...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogMar 76 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...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogFeb 283 minHow to Sleep Better In this article, we will help you overcome issues with your sleep.
Laurie's Thoughts On The Flip Side of FiftyFeb 213 minWhy Is Warm Up So Important? Do you ignore your trainer’s suggestion to do a few warm-up activities before the main workout? Do you go to the gym and just jump right...
Laurie's Thoughts On The Flip Side of FiftyFeb 74 minThe Best Bodyweight Exercises That Anyone Can Do! You already know that daily exercise is essential not only for your overall fitness and physique, but that it is also excellent for your...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJan 313 min11 Tips to Help Manage Chronic Back PainDealing with back pain has been difficult for years, especially when the pain is chronic. While people have tried all sorts of techniques...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogJan 103 minThe Effects of Poor PostureDo you suffer from Chronic Back Pain? If so you aren’t alone.. Roughly 80% of American’s will suffer from back pain in their lifetime and...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogDec 30, 20211 minQ: Should you workout when you're feeling sick? It starts with a tickle in your throat, then a headache, then an overwhelming sense of fatigue, and you realize: you’re getting sick. You...
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogDec 20, 20213 minQ: Does Exercise Improve Mental Health? The other day there was a great discussion in one of our workout sessions about how much better people say they feel after working out....
Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" BlogDec 7, 20213 minBenefits of Working Out During WinterOne of the most challenging times of year for staying motivated to workout (especially outside) is in the winter time. I mean who wants...