14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 5

This is our last and final installment of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol. (Link to the first four posts in the series at the bottom of this article if you missed them) We are also wrapping up applications and registration for the program. Details and apply HERE. 14Continue reading “14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 5”

14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 3

This is part three of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol. (Link to the first two posts at the bottom of this article if you missed them) We are using this protocol with participants in the 14 Day Spring Sprint program we are currently running. (BTW – we haveContinue reading “14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 3″

14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 2

This is part two of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol. (Link to the first post at the bottom of this article if you missed it) If you follow the protocol exactly as outlined, you can expect to lose 2-3% of of your current bodyweight in 14 days. WeContinue reading “14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 2″

14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 1

This is part one of an article series on the new FVT 14 Day “Rapid Shred” protocol. If you follow the protocol exactly as outlined, you can expect to lose 2-3% of of your current bodyweight in 14 days. We are going to be doing some methods you may be familiar with, some not. JustContinue reading “14 Day “Rapid Shred” Protocol – Part 1″

What to eat after a workout (pic)

Getting the right nutrition after training can shorten recovery time and help to build lean muscle. But the right combo of macronutrients is essential. A 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein has been shown in research to be highly effective (study linked below). (The old “myth” was to avoid fat post-workout, as it slowed nutrientContinue reading “What to eat after a workout (pic)”

your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan

Well – the Holidays are officially HERE. Your top priorities likely are – and SHOULD be – things like family, friends, giving thanks, giving back, spreading joy and good cheer … … but let’s not totally forget about your health. Because – and I say this from personal experience! – it’s SO easy to letContinue reading “your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan”

FVT Top Diet Mistake #2 – Cutting Calories the WRONG Way (and how to do it right)

My short pro football career – “cup of coffee” in the NFL as some might say – ended in 2005. I played offensive line, and had hovered around 300 pounds for years. When I decided to officially “retire” and move on to the next phase of life, I quickly realized that I didn’t need orContinue reading “FVT Top Diet Mistake #2 – Cutting Calories the WRONG Way (and how to do it right)”

FVT Top Diet Mistake #1 – Calculating Your Calorie Needs

In a recent survey, fat loss ranked as one your top fitness goals. And diet ranked as one of your top challenges in being able to reach it. So, over a couple / few articles, I’m going to address a few of the top diet mistakes, that we see people coming to us making overContinue reading “FVT Top Diet Mistake #1 – Calculating Your Calorie Needs”