Archive for February, 2012
VIDEO: Angry Trainer Chat – Six Pack Secrets
Feb 29th
Last night I held another Ustream chat this time focusing on the topic of Six Pack Abs. Sounds intriguing right? I mean who doesn’t want washboard abs. But the truth is that there’s so much misinformation out there that many people are clueless when it comes to abs training. So I figured this was a good chance to clean up a few misconceptions and tell the truth, Angry Trainer style.
Are crunches any good? Should you train abs everyday? What about low carb diets – will they get you a six-pack? I ran through a whole heap of topics so thanks More >
Ask Alfonso: What’s The Deal With Functional Training?
Feb 29th
Hi Alfonso!
I love your site. It’s very informative and you give advice/tips candidly and without BS. I always read your Top 10s and try out the workout routines you post.
I want to try out more functional training and recently have been looking for programs like the ones you post on your site. I came across this Spartacus Workout, which has 10 exercises that collectively work every part of the body – each exercise is a 60-second station. It’s a high-intensity circuit designed to torch fat and define muscles. Their words, not mine!
My question is this, is it possible More >
Product Review: GNC Beyond Raw (Part 1)
Feb 28th
Imagine a job where you love to workout and get to try new exercises and products and then share your opinions and experiences with others. Well that’s what I get to do – and I love it!
You may recall a few months ago GNC sent me a box of various products to review here on the site. Well I’ve now been asked to test out and review a new line of hardcore supplements called Beyond Raw. Yep, The Angry Trainer is in guinea pig mode once again!
Now in total I was sent 3 months worth of pre and post workout drinks, More >
Angry Issues: Which Protein Bars Taste The Best – And Worst?
Feb 28th
Let’s face it – eating right all the time can be hard. There are temptations everywhere and sometimes you can’t help but be caught short. Enter the protein bar. The savior of many a fitness fan’s diet!
For those of you that don’t remember, when protein bars first came out many years ago they tasted like chalk with chocolate. But even despite the bad taste it was hard to beat the convenience and the flavor did kind of grow on you after a while. Now the protein bar industry is bigger than ever with some of the bars on the market More >
Uh-oh – Jonah Hill Gained The Weight Back!
Feb 27th
I hate being right, I really do. But you know the Angry Trainer tells it to you straight! You may recall a few months back I wrote a post about actor Jonah Hill and his miraculous weight loss regime. At the time, everyone was applauding Jonah, praising him for losing so much weight so fast. But I thought he looked horrible – gaunt, weak and unhealthy. I had suspected his fitness and diet regimen was not maintainable and I caught a lot of flack for my thoughts, with people telling me I too should be celebrating his triumph. The problem is that More >
The Next Angry Trainer Ustream Chat: Six Pack Secrets!
Feb 27th
There’s no doubt we’re a nation obsessed with abs and waistlines, but I’d certainly concede that having a well-toned midsection can definitely make a person LOOK more fit and healthy.
Of course TRUE fitness is more than skin deep and is about how we feel and perform more than how we actually look. Plus genetics, age, hormones and other factors can greatly influence how our bodies look and what kind of results we can expect.
Since I’ve spent so much time smashing six-pack myths over the last year, I felt it was time to finally give you all the information you need More >
Ask Alfonso: Can My 12 Year Old Daughter Workout?
Feb 27th
Alfonso,
I have two children and they’re very different. My older child (boy) is very active, plays sports and gets into all sorts of adventures. My daughter, who at 12 is 2 years his junior, is the exact opposite.
My wife and I have tried enrolling her in karate, gymnastics and other types of activities but she’s just not interested. I’m new to working out and my wife and I have been doing home workouts now for 3 months with very good results.
Yesterday while we were exercising, my daughter came in and asked to watch. She then went on to try some More >
Top 10: MORE Fitness Mantras
Feb 26th
Last year I ran a post here on the site naming my Top 10: Fitness Mantras. The piece proved very popular – so guess what – we’re back for more!
In general I think that we underestimate the power of our words and that a key saying or phrase can really resonate and empower you. So I hope you find these new mantras inspiring – and once again, feel free to add your own at the bottom of this post.
Here we go:
