Running, schmrunning
Running is overrated, for most people at least. It is important to have good cardiovascular endurance, but it's better to have more...
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Overeating Hacks - Thanksgiving Edition
Due to popular demand - I present to you .. . . quick but not easy hacks to minimize weight gain for thanksgiving! Although I have a...
Nutrition Manual Part 3 of 5
Understanding and assigning caloric values to food Assigning caloric values is a very difficult trade, especially since people often have...
Stress, Comfort, and Convenience
Weight-loss is such an important topic because no matter how often we attempt it, we rarely get the results we want, and even if we do,...
4 Ways to Lose Unwanted Holiday Pounds!
It’s almost inevitable that the holidays are a time of socializing, relaxing, and eating. Most of us have likely taken the eating part...
Keto vs. Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Counting
Finally, the realest and simplest blog on weight loss diets with no politics or agendas, but just facts! What is Keto? The Keto diet is a...
How to gain muscle
Hey guys! I know it’s a late post, but somebody requested I write a blog on ‘How to build muscle,’ so here it is! For those of you who...
How to walk
Walking is simple, yet so many people do it incorrectly. From my experiences, I have identified faulty walking patterns, and will do my...
Corrective Stretches for Posture & Shoulder Flexibility
Lately I've had some requests for shoulder flexibility and posture exercises. Since I have worked in an office for several years, I think...
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ignore Flexibility Training!
In health and fitness, we often hear about the importance of flexibility. But what is it exactly and why is it important? In this blog I...
3 Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season
Hey guys! 2017 is nearly ending! I know lots of people have fitness goals, and almost every year, getting in shape is at the top of the...
Does Weight Training make you bulky?
I often hear people saying that they try to avoid lifting weights because they don’t want to get big, bulky, or muscular. Instead they...
How can you tell if a diet or exercise is safe and effective?
Fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry, with ideas, exercises, diets, and supplements being advertised on countless sources. We are...
Are sit-ups bad for your back?
WARNING: Potential vocab word review and Anatomy class PTSD. TL:DR – Are sit-ups bad for your back? Perhaps. I love it when people ask me...
The weight-loss paradox
A common phrase I hear from people who are trying to lose weight is, “I’ve been eating less, but I haven’t lost any weight!” Is this...
BMI vs. Body fat percentage. Which is better?
After measuring our height and our weight, most of us hear from our doctors that we are either overweight or obese. They use a ratio...
Cardio or weights?
There are many ways to burn calories, and burning calories means eventually losing weight. It is important to understand and consider the...
Nutrition manual by Darren, part 2 of 5.
This blog entry is a continuation of Nutrition manual part 1 of 5 available at https://www.darrenlofitness.com/single-post/2017/06/16/Nut...
Why do I love muscle?
Building muscle is not only about feeling good and looking good. There are several benefits to exercise and the accumulation of muscle...
Macros, energy balance, and weight.
How does one gain weight? To answer that question as simply as possible, one must consume more calories than used. To lose weight, you...
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