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    Want To Do More Pull-Ups In Less Time? Scrap the Assisted Pull-up Machine For This Move

    With recent articles coming out proclaiming why a certain sex (women) were less likely to be able to do a pull-up, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about pull-ups and how to train to do one.  Over a year ago I worked on an article with Greatist.com team member Laura Schwecherl where I developed a [...]
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    Preparing to Workout – The Pre workout. Are You Ready to Go?

    Last week I started with a new client who, in addition to being a gym rat, just so happened to be a multisport athlete. As I was explaining the results of her movement assessment, I started to describe to her how her sessions would flow. I explained that the first 5 minutes would be spent [...]
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    Trying to Trim Down? Are You Eating for Your Body Type?

    After taking some time off to open my personal training studio, Body Space Fitness-NYC, I’m finally back to writing about the things that I love.  Feels good to be back!    In this post I wanted to answer a question that I’m being asked more and more:  “What should I be eating and how much should [...]
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    What Should I Do For Cardio?

    One of the most common questions that I get from new clients and people in general is, “what should I do for cardio”. With the New Year’s resolution kick in full affect I think it’s the right time to finally post on this topic. (I’ve actually had this post for a while but have been [...]
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    Have Tight Muscles? Pick Up This Foam Roller for Better Results

    Earlier this year I wrote a post titled “To Foam Roll or Not to Foam Roll” (http://kelvingary.com/?p=97 ). I wanted come back to that post and add to it. Yes, I still highly recommend that everyone foam roll, before and after workouts and on rest days. Nothing has changed there. Over the past few weeks [...]
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    4 Quick Tips to Make Those New Years Fitness Goals a Reality

    As with every year, today is the day that we make those New Year’s resolutions that we somehow always find a way to NOT stick to.  If you want to stick to those healthy resolutions this year here are a few helpful tips that I want you to keep in mind: Set goals and give [...]
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    The Holidays Are Coming…What’s Your Game Plan

    I know! It feels like we were just hanging at the beach in 95 degree weather (if you’re in a part of the world where you’re still going to the beach, keep it to yourself). Either way the 3 -headed holiday gauntlet that causes our blue jeans to run for cover is upon us. That’s [...]
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    If You’re Looking to Burn More Calories, a Little Pre-Workout Protein Goes A Long Way

    Every now and then I’ll be posed with the issue of finding new information that may contradict what I have told clients or readers before.  My take is that if new information comes up and it’s valid then it’s okay to change my mind. Being stubborn and standing my ground won’t help my clients and [...]
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    Part 2 – Want to Reduce or Stop Knee Pain While Running and Cycling? Then Get Your Butt in Gear

    The exercises below are a follow-up to last weeks post. These are only a few of many different exercises that you can try to help strengthen you glutes. Give them a try! 1. Cook Hip Lift   2. Quadruped with Arm and Leg Extension   3. Single Leg Toe Touch   4.  Mini Band Clam [...]
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    Want to Reduce or Stop Knee Pain While Running and Cycling? Then Get Your Butt in Gear!

    Every now and then I like to pick up various running and cycling magazines just for a quick read. The first thing I usually look for is the exercise section to see what’s being recommended. One of the bigger issues for runners and cyclist alike is knee pain. I’ve learned through my work and the [...]
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    Quick Mini Band Exercises to Throw Into Your Workouts on The Go

    Some time ago I posted a blog entitled “Build Your Better Body On a Budget” where I shared with you some of the low cost tools that I use myself and with my clients. These mini-bands are great to use if you travel for work or if you’re on vacation. (I know you’re thinking, “No [...]
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Want To Do More Pull-Ups In Less Time? Scrap the Assisted Pull-up Machine For This Move

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With recent articles coming out proclaiming why a certain sex (women) were less likely to be able to do a pull-up, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about pull-ups and how to train to do one.  Over a year ago I worked on an article with Greatist.com team member Laura Schwecherl where I developed a [...]

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2012-07-17 16.22.48

Preparing to Workout – The Pre workout. Are You Ready to Go?

Last week I started with a new client who, in addition to being a gym rat, just so happened to be a multisport athlete. As I was explaining the results of her movement assessment, I started to describe to her how her sessions would flow. I explained that the first 5 minutes would be spent [...]

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Trying to Trim Down? Are You Eating for Your Body Type?

After taking some time off to open my personal training studio, Body Space Fitness-NYC, I’m finally back to writing about the things that I love.  Feels good to be back!    In this post I wanted to answer a question that I’m being asked more and more:  “What should I be eating and how much should [...]

Metablic Conditioning

What Should I Do For Cardio?

One of the most common questions that I get from new clients and people in general is, “what should I do for cardio”. With the New Year’s resolution kick in full affect I think it’s the right time to finally post on this topic. (I’ve actually had this post for a while but have been [...]

The Grid Foam Roller

Have Tight Muscles? Pick Up This Foam Roller for Better Results

Earlier this year I wrote a post titled “To Foam Roll or Not to Foam Roll” (http://kelvingary.com/?p=97 ). I wanted come back to that post and add to it. Yes, I still highly recommend that everyone foam roll, before and after workouts and on rest days. Nothing has changed there. Over the past few weeks [...]