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How To Get Six Pack Abs
How To Get Six Pack Abs

Abs, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

How To Get Six Pack Abs

2026-02-19T20:06:29-05:00By Tom Venuto|Abs, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

After 35 years in the fitness business, “How to get abs” is still by far the most frequently asked question I receive out of hundreds of emails that come into my office every month. No doubt, it's because abs are the one body part that most people are the most frustrated with. Although their questions are often phrased differently and each person’s situation seems unique, my answer to “what's the real secret to getting six pack abs” is almost always the same… and you’re about to hear it...

Double Split Training: Build More Muscle Lifting Twice A Day
Double Split Training: Build More Muscle Lifting Twice A Day

bodybuilding, Weight Training

Double Split Training: Build More Muscle Lifting Twice A Day

2026-02-14T19:19:40-05:00By Tom Venuto|bodybuilding, Weight Training|

Arnold Schwarzenegger was famous for training twice a day on a system known as a double split routine and he went on to become one of the most muscular men of all time. Could splitting your workouts in two and doing half in the AM and half in the PM increase your muscle growth too, or is this technique only for the pros with superior genetics and unlimited time? Read on to see the pros and cons - you may be surprised at the answer!

Apple Pie Protein Mug Cake (1-Minute Healthy Microwave Recipe)
Apple Pie Protein Mug Cake (1-Minute Healthy Microwave Recipe)

Recipes

Apple Pie Protein Mug Cake (1-Minute Healthy Microwave Recipe)

2026-02-18T12:55:47-05:00By Tom Venuto|Recipes|

A traditional mug cake really is cake. It's a dessert with lots of sugar and fat. It's not unusual for one of those treats to have 500 to 600 calories. Yikes! Not healthy. Not helpful for fat loss. My mission here with our apple pie protein mug cake recipe was to cut calories at least in half, with more nutritional value, while giving you great fat loss-friendly macros, without any compromise in taste.

Should You Train Your Abs With Heavy Weights And Lower Reps Or Only With High Reps?
Should You Train Your Abs With Heavy Weights And Lower Reps Or Only With High Reps?

Abs

Should You Train Your Abs With Heavy Weights And Lower Reps Or Only With High Reps?

2026-02-14T15:51:28-05:00By Tom Venuto|Abs|

Should you train your abs with weights or stick to bodyweight only? This evidence-based article breaks down heavy, moderate, and high-rep ab training, explains when heavy weights make sense, when bodyweight works better, and why ultra-high reps are usually a waste of time. Learn the most practical, science-supported approach to training abs for strength, aesthetics, and long-term back health

How Often Should You Train Your Abs?
How Often Should You Train Your Abs?

Abs

How Often Should You Train Your Abs?

2026-02-12T12:44:37-05:00By Tom Venuto|Abs|

Some people believe the abs should be trained just like any other body part. But many believe the abs can handle more frequent training, such as every other day. And you'll always bump into people who recommend training the abs almost every day. How often should you train your abs might seem confusing, but the science of resistance training has advanced to the point where we've got some good best practices that the majority of people can follow with confidence.

Is Training Each Muscle Once A Week Enough?
Is Training Each Muscle Once A Week Enough?

bodybuilding, Weight Training

Is Training Each Muscle Once A Week Enough?

2026-02-06T15:00:51-05:00By Tom Venuto|bodybuilding, Weight Training|

One of the biggest debates in bodybuilding in the past decade has been about whether a higher or lower training frequency is better. Early studies that compared training each muscle only once a week to twice a week seemed to suggest twice a week produces more gains and that's what most trainers heavily promoted. But more recent studies that were better designed have increased our understanding of this subject

The Marshmallow Test Book Review: Why Self-Control Is The Engine Of Success
The Marshmallow Test Book Review: Why Self-Control Is The Engine Of Success

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The Marshmallow Test Book Review: Why Self-Control Is The Engine Of Success

2026-02-06T17:08:43-05:00By Tom Venuto|Uncategorized|

A detailed review of The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel, the classic book on self-control and delayed gratification. Learn what the famous marshmallow experiments really showed, why self-control matters for long-term success, and how these insights apply to health, fitness, and sustainable weight control in real life

Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy One-Pot Oven Bake)
Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy One-Pot Oven Bake)

Recipes

Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole (Easy One-Pot Oven Bake)

2026-02-07T11:16:26-05:00By Tom Venuto|Recipes|

This Italian chicken and rice casserole is a true bragging-rights recipe. It’s a one-pot oven bake made with rice, tomato sauce, lean chicken, and plenty of vegetables - diced tomato, mushrooms and green bell pepper. it tastes way better than the macros suggest (under 400 calories). Huge Italian flavor, high protein, and minimal cleanup because it's a one-pot. This is the kind of recipe you make for your fam and they think you are a culinary genius, but of course you have to reveal that you got it from Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat Blog

One Skillet Chicken Fajitas (Low-Calorie, Fat Loss Friendly)
One Skillet Chicken Fajitas (Low-Calorie, Fat Loss Friendly)

Recipes

One Skillet Chicken Fajitas (Low-Calorie, Fat Loss Friendly)

2026-03-09T10:07:09-04:00By Tom Venuto|Recipes|

Who doesn't love chicken fajitas? Not many, I figure. They're a favorite in Mexican restaurants, but you can make them healthier at home, controlling the fat and salt if you choose, and they are just as tasty! They're also versatile, because you can enjoy the veggies and protein for very low carb, or give yourself the amount of carbs you want by serving with whole grain tortillas, or rice. Super simple one-skillet recipe, and fast too!

How To Keep Weight Off After Losing It: 10 Keys To Lifelong Maintenance
How To Keep Weight Off After Losing It: 10 Keys To Lifelong Maintenance

Weight Loss & Fat Loss

How To Keep Weight Off After Losing It: 10 Keys To Lifelong Maintenance

2026-01-31T11:34:18-05:00By Tom Venuto|Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Losing weight is hard, but keeping it off is even harder. Research shows most people regain what they lose. This article explains how successful long-term maintainers beat the odds, using 10 proven strategies based on National Weight Control Registry research and decades of real-world coaching experience.