These Weights Won't Lift Themselves!

I like the episodes where I discuss articles and this is no exception.I ran across this article entitled, The Massive Fitness Trend That's Not Actually Healthy at All, Very interesting perspective. In this article, Jonathan Angelilli makes the argument that we have militarized our fitness because we are an aggressive society and that aggressiveness is a bad thing. I make the argument that Americans are more fat and lazy than aggressive. Maybe passive/aggressive but that is an entirely different thing. Please don't take offense at that but I don't think the Spartans had a diabetes epidemic. They were aggressive. I am pretty sure Genghis Khan had a good BMI.And as we all know, "Those weights ain't gonna lift themselves" at least not without a lot of hard work. I call it hard work, you call it suffering....let's not play semantics here.The idea here is to look at a different perspective. Even though he bills himself as a "celebrity trainer" ( yuck) and "peaceful warrior" he makes some interesting points and I respect that. And he is entitled to those opinions.He also says a number of new-agey things that are way off base.Who is right? That is for you to decide. ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

Welcome to 2015!In this episode I take a step back to welcome any new years resolution people by giving a short introduction of M Factor Fitness theory. If any of them are still listening after that we cover why you shouldn't get dish towels, tooth brushes, underwear, socks, copy paper or spatulas to your significant other on Christmas. If you must, please don't count it against their Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza budget. This may be marriage saving advice for some of you.I also share my color coding scheme for wrapping presents so you never give the wrong gift to anyone. So bookmark this podcast for December next year. Never happen? It happened to me this year. Any fitness advice? Oh yeah. The self- destruct of the week is my new favorite source of material, Mr. Dolvett Quince of Biggest Loser fame. The "Biggest Loser" show have turned out better comedians than "Last Comic Standing" and today's example of a workout is no exception. Very funny except for the fact people will get injured trying to do it. Oh yeah and the fact it is a pointless workout.  Never to leave anyone hanging, I give you an alternative workout you can do on your own without equipment.4 exercises, 4 rounds. Work up to 25 reps each exercise. after you reach that, change the exercises to harder versions and you have an easy to remember full body workout. I give tips on how to do all the exercises so you don't mess yourself up.Beginner Version:1. Squats2. Push-ups (yes you have to do them)3. Reverse Crunches4. BridgesThis is a circuit that will test cardio, build some strength and muscle endurance and burn calories.Intermediate1. 1 1/2 Squats2. Downward Dog Push-ups3. Mountain tops4. Bridges with feet on a table.Advanced ( high impact )1. Jump Squats2. Burpees3. Push-up into side plank combo4. One legged bridgesFinally we look at the People magazine article where people have lost half their body weight and look for clues to help you.ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

This is an action packed episode. The In-Laws are visiting, kids and wife are home and distractions are all over the place.This is a 2 part podcast. What I wanted to do is give you a couple ideas on why some people just can't lose weight.I am making the assumption that you are working out regularly and eating somewhat clean. If you are doing that and still struggle with weight loss, we need to talk. The focus should then be on sleep and whether you are actually repairing yourself at night or screwing yourself up. So this episode is all about why you need a good sleep cycle and the effect it has on hormones.But first I wanted to thank a number of people who are kind enough to follow my podcast. Thanks to everyone who listens. Bigger thanks to everyone who clicks the follow button and huge props to the very kind people leaving Itunes reviews.Next up is the issue of dry-aged beef and steakhouses. I will say this as plain as I can. I have never left one of these places full or happy with the quality of steak. Maybe the rich like these places because the moldy semi-rotten smell of the "aged" steaks reminds them of the smell of old money. Dark, stuffy mahogony-lined restaurants are no place to get a good meal. In this episode I not only tell you about 3 great steakhouses but I tell you how to make a better steak.So really instead of the 1 good piece of advice I try to give each week you whould have a shopping cart full of ideas to think about until the next episode!ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

Yeah,yeah,yeah, that seems to be a lot to promise. But here I am at the end of the year and I am trying to organize my finances. After reading the newest Tony Robbins book about Financial mastery, I realized that the same top 4 concepts money masters apply to the stock market can be used for fitness.What a great idea!So this podcast talks about 4 key concepts you need to build your exercise program around. Do this and you will be bullet-proof.ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/ 

This is a pretty good podcast if I do say so. Anyone who knows me or has listened to this podcast knows that I am fascinated by the brain and how it works. But this is a tricky subject to discuss because you have to consider the idea that you are not in charge of your brain. For example, if you were really in charge of your brain why can't you tell it that you need to lose 50 pounds so make that chocolate cake look disgusting. A nice brain would do that for you. Instead your brain is constantly at work making connections, coming to conclusions and routing your life for you whether you realize it or not.(If you happen to be high, don't read the following sentence because it will freak you out.) So in essence you need to tell your brain, through your brain to rewire itself to stop making bad connections and evaluations and make better ones. If you don't your brain just goes on it's merry way making haphazard connections.That is why you need to practice some sort of control over the brain. Meditation has always been brought forth as a way to rewire your connections and change the way you look at life. A way to bring peace and understanding.  This new study from Harvard actually now has proof through the use of MRI's that you can change the structural shape of your brain through meditation. Here is the link, http://www.feelguide.com/2014/11/19/harvard-unveils-mri-study-proving-meditation-literally-rebuilds-the-brains-gray-matter-in-8-weeks/So this podcast is about how you can go about bringing both physical and mental change to your life. Not goofy Deepak Chopra stuff but stuff that is tangible and especially techniques you can use to get better strength and fat loss results.Also there is a new segment called "You Disgust Me". The inaugural episode focues on these internet A-holes who are harassing the Food babe. Whether you buy into the Food babe philosophy or not, she is trying to do a good thing by exposing the strange and bizarre world of chemistry,,,,,er I mean modern food. If you don't like her, don't read her blog. If you want to argue with her bring some facts to the table. But don't threaten her or try and demean her. Adults making fun of her name? Really? ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/ 

I don't mean to be cranky about this time of year always brings out the crappy Christmas Fitness presents. I take a look at the Brookstone catalog and lo and behold there is another "Biggest Loser" trainer hawking stuff you don't need. If you really want to waste $200 on a handheld massager then go ahead. If you want to spend $2 on a device that is way better than a massager....then I guess you better have a listen.I also talk about why buying a cheap treadmill/elliptical/Bike is never a good idea. Hint: they aren't made well, you won't use it and/or it will break. But if you want to spend $200 Brookstones has a really bad idea of a bike you can buy.Finally I take one last crack at telling you my nutrition philosophy and hopefully is makes you a little less stressed. I am not perfect at nutrition and I don't expect my clients to be. All you have to be is pretty good and that should work. See, doesn't that make you feel a little better?ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

Okay, you aren't going to get much out of that title and it is only due to the fact that I can't remember what this podcast is about. Like the last one, I am not sure it is my defining life's work but as they say, "It is what it is".So have a listen and enjoy!ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

This is the first of what we will call the mushmouth podcasts. I am getting over a virus and I don't seem to be able to put sentences together. Or coherent ideas for that matter. I do get mad enough to rant about the NFL so I guess maybe all is not lost with this episode.Honestly I forgot what this one is about so go ahead and listen but I really don't think this one is going into the podcasting hall of fame.ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

In this weeks episode of amateur fitness podcasting I try to struggle through the effects of recovering from the Judas Priest concert the night before. I am not as young as I used to be and I thought that a quick run and slamming an energy drink could revive me enough to make a fairly competent podcast. You be the judge.The highlights here are as follows because I will show you how to negotiate with your spouse to attend concerts you want to go to such as Judas Priest. You will learn that Judas Priest and Iron Maiden are the two premier metal bands in the world and their cd's should be in your collection if you have an inclination towards that genre.On the fitness side of things Nestles is trying to find the chemical that makes exercise effective and incorporate it in their food. The link is here, http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-18/exercise-in-a-bottle-is-next-food-frontier-for-nestle.html.The push for food companies to try and engineer their food towards having pharmaceutical like benefits is an interesting concept. While the general public is clamoring for more "natural" foods, there is a huge opportunity for food companies, like Nestle, to create "SuperFoods".What I try and do is take a semi-sophisticated look at both sides of the issue to see what the implications are.ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

Episode 37, I hope, is pretty entertaining.Thank you to everyone who listens to me around the world. We start with the shameless plugs for my sponsors, then I look at who is listening to me around the world. India you are fantastic. France, go recruit a few more friends.After that, we move on to good gym music. Yes Pantera and Judas Priest are go to bands but sometimes you need something a bit groovier. I talk about 3 bands I listen to on a regular basis while working out and they may surprise you.Stereotypes are abundant in the fitness industry and I talk about 5 of them. Don't freak out, you will be in one of them if not several. I am not here to rag, just enlighten. I actually identify with a couple myself.As always, thank you for listening.P.S. An ITunes review is a great way to support the show.ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

Low testosterone or Adrenal Fatigue?Okay, this may not be as exciting as looking at oiled up spray tan guys barking about raising your testosterone....but this does make more sense. Hormone replacement therapy is the hot industry buzzword and clinics are popping up faster than Crossfit gyms.The real question is do you need it?For a lot of people the answer is no. This is something you need to do your research on before dropping your pants in front of a doctor.#1 Introducing exogenous testosterone in your body means you will have to do this treatment the rest of your life. If you want normal test levels.In other words if your body is getting this from an outside source, it doesn't need to make it itself. So it stopsor at the very least slows down.Stop the treatment and your levels will plummet lower than when you started.#2  HRT is expensive.#3  What a great way to build repeat customers for the clinic. Great for Doctors who want to make tons of money giving people shots in the butt and bad for you if this really isn't the issue.If you have low testosterone it means that something is going on upline causing the low testosterone production. Adding test to your system is treating the effect not the cause.That is why hormone therapy is not always effective.Look at this article of on the adrenals. There is a short 3 minute video that will answer a lot of questions you may have.Hopefully it will make sense to you.http://www.precisionnutrition.com/what-do-the-adrenal-glands-do ResourcesFree 5 Day Fat Loss Video series:http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/free-5-part-fat-loss-video-series/Website: www.mfactorfitness.com.Blog : http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/blog/Podcast: http://mfactorfitness.podbean.com/Online Training start for $1: http://mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com/online-training/Get a free jug of Protein powder:http://mfactorfitness.getprograde.com/workout-free-trial.htmlRBT Bands – Looped bands for speed and power training.http://mfactor.biotrust.com/

This is a pretty good episode if I do say so.Excuses for the last episode.CrossFit fail videosSelf-destruct of the Week.Review of Squat Everyday by Matt Perryman.Brain shenanigans.http://www.mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com

Warning: This episode was recorded in February. Spoiler alert, I talk about the SuperBowl...along with a follow-up on the human Ken Doll, Dumpster diving for happiness, German Beer, Jillian Michaels.The new and improved podcast with cheezy sound effects....Enjoy.Podcasts mentioned:Mark Bell PowercastIron Radio

In this episode I tackle the following topics:The Super BowlGreat NFL QuarterbacksNeil Peart of RushTechniqueThe Human Ken DollThe Man Whose Arms ExplodedWhy We Lift WeightsRites of PassageP.S. if you are the kind of person that would rather listen to me rather than read, theny0uneed to get in on my podcast. The M Factor FitnessFunkcast. 30 minutes of fitness stuff, goofing around and general good times.Get it here onItunesor here atpodbean.com Check out my Online Training site at mfactorfitness.trainerize.com Visit me athttp://www.mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com Like me onhttp://www.facebook.com/mfactorfitness Tweet with me @mfactormike MichaelMedvigis a personal trainer and owner of M Factor Fitness Inc., an in home personal training company in Parker Colorado. This blog represents opinions on fitness. Do your own research and draw your own conclusions. All information and materials on this site are provided as is and without warranty of any kind. These materials (including all text, images, logos, compilation, and design, unless otherwise noted) are copyright 2001-2010 M Factor Fitness Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2001-2010 M Factor Fitness Inc. All rights reserved.

Congrats to me on episode number 10! In here you will find:Online personaltrainingcoming Feb. 14 2014Artist of the week: The Almighty and The Black Star Riders.Question of the Week: How many days should I train? when should I take a day off?3 Things you need to buy at Costco.Why Dieting is ineffective and why lifting weights rules.A 10 minute rant about the strange and bizarre world of Men's Fitness magazine.P.S. if you are the kind of person that would rather listen to me rather than read, theny0uneed to get in on my podcast. The M Factor FitnessFunkcast. 30 minutes of fitness stuff, goofing around and general good times.Get it here onItunesor here atpodbean.com Check out my Online Training site at mfactorfitness.trainerize.com Visit me athttp://www.mfactorfitnessandnutrition.com Like me onhttp://www.facebook.com/mfactorfitness Tweet with me @mfactormike MichaelMedvigis a personal trainer and owner of M Factor Fitness Inc., an in home personal training company in Parker Colorado. This blog represents opinions on fitness. Do your own research and draw your own conclusions. All information and materials on this site are provided as is and without warranty of any kind. These materials (including all text, images, logos, compilation, and design, unless otherwise noted) are copyright 2001-2010 M Factor Fitness Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright 2001-2010 M Factor Fitness Inc. All rights reserved.