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Recipes, exercises + other healthy living tips from Whitney + Byron
Killer Leg Superset: Bulgarian Split Squat + KB Swing
Want a brutal but effective lower body superset? Try pairing Bulgarian split squats with kettlebell swings.
🔥 Rear Lunge + Contralateral Suspended KB Shoulder Press + SS Lateral Raise = full-body fire 💪
Killer Lunge Combo? There is no limb left out of this party. Each arm + leg has its own unique job.
Trap Bar Deadlift vs Squat – Which is better?
Don't miss out on GAINS!!! Incorporate both for the best leg results.
Maximize Your Gains!
If you’re still powering through your reps using momentum… you’re leaving serious gains on the table. 🧠💪Tempo. Time Under Tension. Pausing.These aren’t just buzzwords — they’re foundational for building real strength + muscle.
Kale, Radicchio and Pear Salad
This super tasty kale and radicchio salad with lemon miso dressing is our new favorite winter salad. It hits all the flavor bells: sweet, salty, sour, bitter...yeah, it's even got crunchy notes via almonds. Dig in!
5 New Fitness Gadgets Worth Buying
Don't waste money on every new fitness gadget! We at Fitness and Fuel have selected a few items truly worth your hard earned $$$. Here's our top 5 favorite new fitness must haves!
5 Habits of Successful Clients
Everyone wants to get the best results out of their Personal Training sessions. Here's list of tips from our most successful clients which have helped them achieve (and maintain) amazing transformations!
Do Free Weights NOT Machines
STOP confining yourself to the fixed weight machines. Hit the free weights instead! You'll get a better workout, develop more muscle and work your stabilizers resulting in shredded six pack abs.
3 Best Exercises When You're Short on Time
Never let the "I don't have time" excuse derail your workout. These 3 exercises will kick your butt ASAP!!!!
Do Deadlifts NOT Leg Curls
If your goal is to safely develop posterior chain muscles, including strong, tone, powerful hamstrings and glutes and burn more calories, choose DEADLIFTS versus LEG CURLS. Exercise physiologist and Sports Conditioning Coach Byron Paidoussi explains why.
5 Exercises for a Slimmer Midsection
Everybody wants a slimmer, sexier, toned midsection. Use this workout to target all areas of your abs and lower back. Destroy love handles and reveal the six pack abs you've always wanted. Make this workout part of your New Year's resolution - you won't be disappointed in the results!
Don’t Be Intimidated by the Gym
Don't waste your new gym membership! Use these tips and you'll fit right in at your local health and fitness club. Trash that anxiety. Focus on your goals getting into the best shape of your life!
Tone Up and Rock Your Sexy Halloween Costume Workout
Just a few weeks til Halloween! Rock your sexy costume. Trim down + tone up w/ this fat blasting circuit workout hitting all major muscle areas. Enjoy the attention on the one night when you can shamelessly show off your hard work + that sexy bod!
Dilly Lemon Quinoa Veggie Salad
Sick of green salads? Enjoy a rainbow of delicious veggies thinly sliced and tossed in a delicate low fat lemon dill vinaigrette with high protein super grain quinoa in our Dilly Lemon Quinoa Veggie Salad. Watch the video!
Best Outdoor Workout Spots in LA
Always a great time enjoy beautiful LA weather! Workout outside! Here are Fitness & Fuel LA's favorite outdoor workout spots. Keep a lookout and you'll likely catch us playing, sorry, WORKING OUT (same thing!)
Grinch Power Nutrient Smoothie
Try the Grinch! This nutrient-loaded green smoothie great for boosting immunity, fighting colds, reducing hangovers & accelerating weight loss. Drinking your veggies & 50-100% daily value of many essential nutrients is easy - when it tastes like fruity ginger! Way way better than V8!