The 5 Biggest Mistakes You're Probably Making In The Gym
If there’s one axiom I think is true especially now its that we human beings LOVE to make things as complicated as we can make them...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
May 15, 20234 min read
Kettlebells vs Weights - The Differences and Benefits
People often confuse the differences between working out with a kettlebell and weight lifting since the two routines seem similar with a...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
May 8, 20235 min read
The "Perfect" Training Program
It might surprise many of you, BUT a random training program from the internet and diet might not be enough to achieve your dream...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
May 1, 20234 min read
Does Intermittent Fasting (IF) Help You To Lose Weight?
Over the past couple of years Intermittent fasting also known as IF, has become the new “go to miracle weight loss solution”. It’s...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Apr 3, 20234 min read
The Secret to Building A Positive Body Image
There’s a lot of talk about body image these days. Some good some bad. And honestly there does need to be a discussion because it affects...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Mar 20, 20234 min read
5 Items You That You Should Carry In Your Gym Bag
As someone who has workout out, worked in, managed and owned gyms over the past 40 odd years I can safely say that my gym bag has made...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Mar 13, 20233 min read
The Benefits of Cardio Workouts
Cardio! Is it your pain or your passion? It doesn’t matter how you define it; the reality is that cardio exercise is an important...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Mar 6, 20234 min read
Benefits of Weight Training After Age 50
One of the biggest if not the biggest reason that many folks begin to workout after age 50 is because they want to improve their balance...
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Laurie's Thoughts On The Flip Side of Fifty
Feb 27, 20233 min read
3 Ways to Boost Immune System Naturally
As we head towards the end of another long winter and thoughts of spring & summer are in our mind we shouldn’t forget that cold and flu...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Jan 30, 20232 min read
15 tips to stay motivated and focused on your weight/diet goals throughout the year
This is the time of year when people who’ve made a resolution to lose weight or get fit start to lose their motivation and give up....
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Jan 23, 20234 min read
How To Choose The Best Gym For You - What Is Important When Choosing A Gym?
Every January there is a rush of people looking to join a gym to get in shape which is great. Sadly by February most of them have already st
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Essential Home Exercise Equipment
There’s been a seismic shift in fitness over the past couple of years with more and more people building their own gyms at home. Much of...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Kettlebells vs Weights - The Main Differences & Benefits
One of the main tools we use in our training sessions is Kettlebells. They are one of the best all in-one conditioning tools as they...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Jul 18, 20222 min read
5 Fun Lifestyle Tips to Stay Fit
5 Fun Lifestyle tips to stay fit
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Squats.. Most People Don't Do Them Correctly
Recently I was interviewed on a local radio station and one of the questions I was asked is what is the most common exercise I see people...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Reflux Disease: Cause and Possible Treatments
Reflux or Acid Reflux is something many people struggle with on a daily basis. It’s not uncommon for most people to experience it at some...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Is it ok to wear gloves when weightlifting?
A common question I get as a trainer is “Should I use gloves when I’m weightlifting?” Now I’ll be the first to tell you a purist would...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
May 23, 20224 min read
When is the BEST Time to Meal Prep?
For the past couple of years many of us were able to work from home which enabled us to be able to cook healthy meals on a regular basis....
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
May 9, 20223 min read
The PERFECT Snack...
The most common questions I get as a Trainer & Nutrition Coach center around what foods are acceptable to eat for snacks. While we like...
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Coach Dan's "Barbells, Balance & Better Living" Blog
May 2, 20223 min read
Foods That Boost Metabolism & Fat Burning
As obesity keeps affecting millions of people around the world, the rates of mortality and morbidity have skyrocketed. According to the...
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