Traveling can cause even the most dedicated, disciplined eater to stray off course.Here’s a pretty natural unfolding of events. You arrive in a foreign city, and your body’s clock is off. You've been stuck on an airplane and taken the strong, bold step of avoiding snacks at the airport, assuming you’ll grab a meal first thing upon arrival. But you ate breakfast at 6:00 am … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Workout Songs
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...]
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...]
Welcome to the Kap LifeStyle
My favorite part of playing MLB was preparing for the season. I did traditional weight training, but my repertoire also included early morning swims in the Pacific, pickup hoops, football and much more. Sprinkle that with my love for quality, flavorful food and a passion for how nutrition affects performance and you've got a man devoted to the manifestation of supreme health … [Read more...]