Workout classes blast their sound systems for a reason, folks. Music enhances your training sessions.Your favorite tunes are capable of subconsciously encouraging you to train harder and distracting you from pain. From the New York Times in 2010: Multiple experiments have found that music increases a person’s subjective sense of motivation during a workout, and also … [Read more...]
Water – If You Do Nothing Else
Water is the answer.My son and I start our afternoon grabbing lunch at a restaurant in Malibu; one we've never tried. I decide on the salmon over quinoa with a mango salsa. The waiter delivers the dish to our table; it looks fantastic. It tastes as delicious as it looks, and I wipe it out in four bites. In my mind, I feel like it wasn't enough food, even though there was … [Read more...]
Answering Your Questions
I appreciate all the great questions. Take a look at my previous posts if you’re curious about supplements, general workout routines or how I structure my workout days. Jeremy asks, "Gabe, can you give us an example a sample one day diet outline for yourself?" Love this question. Here's an ideal day.6:45am: Tall glass of water with organic lemon.7:00am: Another tall … [Read more...]
Enjoying Life’s Pleasures – Alcohol and Fitness
Dear inquisitive and intelligent drinker,Liquor is like cheesecake - rich and delectable, an extraordinary sensory experience if the quantity and quality is spot on; downright nauseating if the quality is poor and the amount gluttonous.I can’t think of a single reason why a healthy minded and bodied adult of legal age shouldn’t enjoy these intense pleasures as part of a … [Read more...]
Partner Up
Stalling out achieving your training goals? Work out with a partner.How many times does this happen to you? I stare at the squat rack while picking up my phone, I tweet something meaningless about John Coltrane, then check my email, back to twitter. I stroll to the water fountain for a drink, then waltz back through the gym and say hello to my peeps on a scenic tour to the … [Read more...]