View Posts This article is for overweight people. If you are not categorically overweight, the urgency of the matter is lesser. There is a culture of feasting in Singapore. Once in a while, this is fine. A lot of the time however, this is not the case. Feasting happens when we meet with friends for … Continue reading It’s An Emergency!
Author: Darren Kessler
Progressive Overload
Progressive Overload is a very important concept when it comes to training and building muscle. First, let's understand what it means. Progressive Overload simply means, over a period of time, adding more reps, weight, or difficulty to our workouts. When we use progressive overload in our workouts, we slowly increase the difficulty of the workouts … Continue reading Progressive Overload
Are Carbs The Enemy?
So, *Drum Roll* the million dollar question, are carbs the enemy? HELL NO!!! This article debunks the myth of carbs being the enemy. Do read on. For some people, carbs are the enemy. However, this only makes sense if you have certain medical conditions. For the vast majority of people, carbs are not the enemy … Continue reading Are Carbs The Enemy?
Are You Doing Too Much Cardio?
So people ask me, "Am I doing too much cardio?" And I always answer "It depends." It depends on what is the person's goal. I will address this in two ways - Case 1) the person wants to lose fat (primary goal) and retain/build muscle. Case 2) the person wants to build muscle (primary goal) … Continue reading Are You Doing Too Much Cardio?
Why You Are Not Losing Weight!
Assuming you want to lose weight, this article explains the likely reasons why you are not losing weight. For the large majority of people who do not have a serious medical condition, the following reasons are why: 1) You Do Not Count Calories When I say count calories, I really mean estimate calories. To lose … Continue reading Why You Are Not Losing Weight!
Staying Fit Is Not As Difficult
This article explains why staying fit is not as difficult as you think! In short, the answer is: Muscle Memory Muscle memory in the fitness world refers to the ability to regain muscle or fitness, after a period of detraining -> Easier than the first time it took to reach that level in the first … Continue reading Staying Fit Is Not As Difficult
The Truth Of Instagram
Instagram and other forms of social media are more prevalent in today's modern world. They showcase one's ideal lifestyle. They showcase one's best looks. But lately, more and more of it is becoming fake. It is show casing even more than one's best look, it goes even further than that now. From one's best looks … Continue reading The Truth Of Instagram
Steroids And The Use Of PEDs
The usage of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) is increasingly common in the fitness industry. For example, I have overheard fellow gym goers talking about using PEDs more than once. To start off this article, let me make it clear that I am against the use of PEDs for my clients and myself. There are many … Continue reading Steroids And The Use Of PEDs
A Common Fear Ladies Have
Most ladies have this fear that if they go to the gym and lift weights they will become too muscular or gain weight. They think that if they go lift weights.. they will go from Average Jane to She-Hulk! But have no fear, leanfityou is here! =P Let me address this fear and show you … Continue reading A Common Fear Ladies Have
How I SOLVED World Hunger!
This article is a thought piece to guide the reader to better understand diets. (Debunking The Myth That Eating At Night Makes You Gain Weight) If this myth were true, World Hunger would be solved. --- There are too many misconceptions of dieting in today's world. If you were to research on dieting, you would … Continue reading How I SOLVED World Hunger!