The 12 Best Fat Loss Blog Posts of 2012
Here it is! The best fitness, fat loss and body-building blog posts of 2012. Of course, this is just my opinion, and of course, I didn’t have time to search high and low across the [...]
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Burn The Fat 2011 Summer Blog Contest
What’s really been stopping you from achieving the body of your dreams and why will you NEVER let that stop you again? If you can answer those questions, I can almost guarantee that you’re going [...]
Announcing Burn the Fat Blog 2.0
It’s hard to believe that Burn the Fat has been online for 9 years. Yep – our 10th anniversary “bash” is coming up next year – 2012. Even harder to believe – I’ve been blogging [...]
Fat Blocker Drug Xenical (Orlistat) Goes Over The Counter… A Really Shi**y Decision
Today, instead of replying to one of the hundreds of fat loss questions I receive every week, I felt not only compelled, but obligated to comment (rant) on what I REALLY think about the “fat [...]
Low Carb Intelligence vs Low Carb Stupidity, Revisited
High fat, low carb keto diets are still trending. They're not just trending, low carb diets are here to stay. But despite all the new science available today that gives us a better understanding of how low carb, high protein or low carb, high fat diets really work, a lot of people are still thinking about it wrong and doing it wrong. Marketeers are taking it to the bank… consumers, on the other hand, are being taken. And that’s why I’m revisiting and re-sharing this classic article, 20 years after its original publication
The “Disuse Syndrome” Is Slowly Killing People
This post is about aging, but also about using or losing it at any age - even as young as 30 or 40... muscle and strength that is. It's a very personal story, about me and my family. So much so, that my finger hovered above the "publish" button for quite a while. I guess I finally clicked and am sharing because I believe this is such an important message
The Compound Effect By Darren Hardy Book Review By Tom Venuto
The Compound Effect is about achieving success in all areas of life, and how small actions, repeated consistently over time can produce big results. The author, Darren Hardy provides a perfect balance of information about the three key areas of success in life: 1. Health/fitness. 2. Financial success. 3. Relationships... He teaches that on the path to true success, there are no quick fixes or magic bullets and that success takes hard work...
If You Can Only Lift 4 Days A Week, What Are The Best Workout Schedules?
Many experienced lifters and physique athletes who want to build muscle train 5 days a week, and a handful even train 6 days a week. But for many people, these higher frequency training schedules are not realistic. As a result, they want workouts that are still effective but only require 4 days a week, or in some cases minimalist programs that take even less time. If you want to spend only 4 days a week in the gym, you may be wondering what are the best 4 day training schedules. In this extensive special report, you'll see many options, some which you may have never thought of before.
What Most People Are Still Getting Wrong About Goal-Oriented Versus Process-Oriented Fitness
I recently read a book about mindfulness and being "present." The premise was that by learning to love the process, you'll avoid self-judgement, eliminate impatience, end boredom, reduce stress, feel calmer, experience self-discovery, enjoy the journey and be happy. Achieving your goal will simply be a natural by-product. Sounds pretty good! But is being process-oriented really better than being goal-oriented? Why are some self-help gurus today telling us to "forget about goals?"
Full Body Vs Split Routine For Strength And Muscle: Which One Wins?
If you compared a full body vs split routine, which would be better for gaining muscle size and strength? This has been a controversy for years. A new study was published recently in the prestigious Journal of Strength And Conditioning Research (Ramos-Campo 2024) which aimed to finally settle this debate.