Phit with Phil

04/30/2013

If you get a chance to check out this documentary (also on Netflix), it might just change the way you eat and what you're putting into your body.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCqNNt82WcQ

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04/18/2013

03/19/2013

Got Test? Want Test? Start moving some weights (compound lifts) and get your diet in check (make sure you're getting those fats in).

http://artofmanliness.com/2013/01/18/how-to-increase-testosterone-naturally/

At last we’ve reached the final post of Testosterone Week and based on the comments from you all, this is the post you've been most looking forward to. To

01/29/2013

January's almost over - one month in, but NOW is the time to really get serious and keep at it!!

01/12/2012

As I walk into the gym, I must pass through all the steppers, ellipticals and treadmills. I always see the regular folks (and some new ones now) keeping a steady pace on the machines...they're still on there when I leave too. I used to do that, and I thought I was getting in shape.
The picture of me on the left is AFTER losing over 30 lbs doing stepper 3-4 days a week with very little weight training. I lost weight but still have a bit of a gut and have very little muscle. The picture of me on the right is after I switched to only weight training and HIIT, and even though I weigh more than I ever have and I'm a little older, I'm definitely stronger, faster, and more conditioned. I haven't been on a stepper or treadmill for years...
If you're looking to get in shape I have no problems with getting in a little cardio here and there, but make sure to get in weight training too.
Don't worry so much about what the scale says and how much you weigh, and when you start lifting weights - don't worry about how much other people around you are lifting...it's YOU vs YOU!!
Slow and steady, and be consistent.

http://www.simplyshredded.com/cardio-for-fat-loss-high-intensity-interval-training-cardio-vs-low-intensity-steady-state-cardio.html

Cardio For Fat Loss: High Intensity Interval Training Cardio Vs Low Intensity Steady State Cardio

01/03/2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_msWPkfz0LM

There's not much else to say...Do it!

Another of the well-remembered "Participaction" television public service ads that ran for many years in Canada promoting healthy living & physical fitness.

10/01/2011

5 tips if you're looking to start, or having problems maintaining your road to fitness.
1)It’s hard to find time to exercise, so make time. Schedule 5 separate 1-hour work outs in every week and stick to it. Whether it is walking or running or weight training etc...make sure to fit it in.
2)Slow and steady wins the battle. Don’t look for the quick fix...it’ll just set you back. Don’t give up if you’re not seeing results right away. CONSITENCY IS KEY. It has taken me a long time to see and feel improvement, and I’ve wanted to quit many times, but I guarantee that every little bit you put in helps.
3)If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Every year there’s a new gadget, health food or cleanse that comes out. Don’t waste your time or money on them. Proper diet and exercise is the way to go. Don’t be afraid to break a sweat... and eat your vegetables.
4)Eat “healthy” 80-90% of the time. Get in your protein and don’t be afraid of the fats. Multiply your weight by 12 and 15...these numbers can be your daily goal range for calories and amount of water (in mL) each day. I’m not a huge fan of counting calories each day, but it definitely helps to know if you’re getting too many calories or not enough.
5)Don’t let others influence you. This can be harder than it sounds. It’s tough to change your lifestyle, and people used to laugh at how I ate when I first started...no one seems to be saying anything lately. Plain and simple, stick to your plan, ignore the naysayers and you’ll reach your goals.

05/24/2011

Whether your goal is to lose, maintain, or gain weight, nutrition is of utmost importance. One can be confused with what to do with all these "health facts" we are bombarded with each day...however, many of these "facts" deprive us and are false...Fat IS good, and you're not going to gain weight if you eat late at night. The hardest part for me was to unlearn much of what I've read and heard.

And... then I have my fish, and then I'll have my fish and ricecakes.... and then....

09/16/2010

This morning I was planning on writing out a whole list of what I feel are some of the do's and don'ts of fitness and nutrition. Instead, I've decided to focus on what I feel are a few of the more important ones...feel free to add some of your own too, or let me know if you disagree with me...

Health and fitness is a serious multi-billion dollar industry, and every day we're bombarded with these 'solutions' and 'promises' to a healthier life...it's enough to make your head spin...and the majority of it is absolute crap. You'll see it in magazine ads, infomercials, internet, etc., with their before and after pictures that promise great results in little time if you take a certain supplement or use a specific gadget. I've seen what happens with these quick fixes, and the end result is a typically a frustrated person who's a little lighter in the pocket. When the results don't come as promised, the frustration usually leads to giving up altogether. So my don't is: DON'T look for a quick fix...if exercise in a bottle really worked, I'd be the first in line.
This leads me to my do's: DO look at this as being long-term and ongoing, and DO be consistent. There have been numerous times where I've wanted to quit because I didn't think I would ever see results. If you eat too much cake, don't throw in the towel, it happens to everyone...just get back on track. If you miss a workout, don't stop altogether...stick with it, and don't let it happen again ;)
Finally, DON'T decide to start next month, or next week, or even tomorrow, because that day may never come..."There is no tomorrow!!" (Apollo Creed).
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07/17/2010

I truly used to believe that working out allowed me to eat whatever I wanted. After a work out you could often find having a beer and nachos (loaded with cheese). It didn't take me too long to figure out this wasn't working.
Here are some great tips when it comes to nutrition.
A couple of the tips I live by are: eating every 2.5-3 hours, and the 80/20 rule (eating 'healthy' 80% of the time). I'll still enjoy my beer and nachos...I just won't have it as often now.

Adopt these nutrition habits to look, feel and perform better than ever.

06/03/2010

We've all heard that working out is good for us...here's a list of just some of the reasons.

From sleeping better to increasing your libido, check out 10 reasons to head to the gym, stat.

05/19/2010

Getting started and staying motivated with any form of fitness is a huge challenge. Here's an article with some insight and thoughts regarding that.

Staying motivated to lose weight and exercise is tough. Learn some important elements in creating your own motivation to help you lose weight, get healthy and reach your fitness goals.