One of the most common questions that I receive from new clients on a regular basis is what they should eat prior to their workout. I believe the reason why this question is so popular is because there are so many different theories, opinions and quite a few misconceptions that have turned a relatively simple topic into one that is now confusing and overally complex. Therefore I've decided to break down pre-workout nutrition and re-simplify this topic that has been perplexing so many people for so long.

The other day a fellow gym member asked me how much weight I squatted during my leg workouts. He was surprised that I was unable to give him a specific answer. Truth be told, I have no idea how much weight I squat. I've never recorded my maximum lifts as every workout is different. Some days I feel strong, while other days I may feel weak. Sometimes I train at 3am while others times I'll train at 10pm. Some occasions I'll have had plenty to eat prior to my workout and other times I will have eaten nothing at all. To be completely honest, I don't really record or keep track of anything I do when it comes to my own training or diet. Pretty bad for a Personal Trainer/Competitive Bodybuilder right? Perhaps. But before you write me off as just another dim-witted meathead who plays in the gym and throws heavy weights around all day, let me explain to you my method of madness and why quite frankly it works exceptionally well for me.

We are now one week into 2017 and I've already noticed quite a few changes within the fitness industry. For one, the gyms are definitely more crowded. Two - We are smoking busy! Most of our group classes are now at full capacity and our online training business is busier than ever. And third - Supplements and protein powders alike are selling out faster than an Instagram Bent-Over Ass Selfie Star looking for his or her next "like".

Working in this industry for over a decade has allowed me to prepare myself as well as our year round clients for the New Year's crowd. I already know to stay out of the gym during peak hours of operation for the entire month of January and beginning of February. I already know to send our clients an email ahead of time warning them of the rush and offering them alternative times to train at where I know the gym will be more quiet so that the service they receive is not devalued. And I already know that this rush of New Year's Resolutioners never lasts longer than 6 weeks so to just accept the craziness and ride out the wave until things settle down and return back to normal.

Happy New Year!

Did you know that the most common New Years Resolution that people make each year is to start exercising more so that they can get into better shape? And as such, gyms across the country start to become increasingly more busier than usual around this time of year. In the fitness industry we call this the "New Years Rush". For most Personal Trainers this is a time to really capitalize on their income and offer massive discounts on training packages and nutritional plans alike.