When it comes to creating the lean body we all want, the ultimate goal is…

Travel is a part of life no matter if it’s for work or pleasure, with…

Is a carb a carb? Does it matter where we get our macronutrients? Or is…

So here’s my take on the “Clean Eating” diet… It can make you fatter, not…

At some point in time, micronutrients became really uncool to consider as an important part…

  Fasting before cardio will burn more body fat. Plain and simple, this is just…

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur of any kind, intrepreneur on a serious grind for…

Cortisol… one of the most feared hormones, also one of the most misunderstood. It’s also…

Today on my instagram story, I shared this current progress picture of myself… (Top is now, bottom…

So you want to start exercising and eating “clean,” but where do you start? There…

  After the popularity of my article, “The 10 Diet Commandments”, I decided to bring…

Cardio vs. Lifting.  Which is better for fat loss or improved body composition?  As with…

Quit Chasing The Shiny Red Ball Do you bounce from diet to diet? Or try…

One of the biggest struggles for me when I started “Dieting”, I hate that word…

We’ve talked about periodization a few times prior to this post on the BBP blog,…

To Individualize what you do, is not only the most optimal way to see results;…

What you will find here today in my blog post is, in my opinion, the…

Sometimes the most important thing in life is to simply just be a good person……

Intensity… It’s a sexy word in the fitness world. It makes us feel like we’re…

Wow… I have a lot of respect for bodybuilders, bikini and physique competitors. Well, I…

Macro based diets are pretty common inside of the nutrition world right now (have been…

Proper, healthy sleep is critical in our body’s ability to recover from the daily challenges…

Paleo vs. Macros… This debate has and probably will go on for eternity in the nutrition…

As many of you probably know, the “Freshman 15” is very real. In fact, the…

When you’re on a diet, one of the most annoying things you’re going to come…

  “A Nutrition Plan For Real People”…. (Podcast Interview with Gene Fox of Hefty To…

Todays post is all about the most important question we need to ask ourselves on…

“Biofeedback…? What exactly is that and why should I care about it?” Biofeedback – a…

Overcoming resistance is success, period. To achieve a result, we need to overcome resistance. And…

Everybody see’s all the gimmicks when it comes to fitness and the fads the industry…

If you follow my blog pretty consistently, you’ve probably been noticing that I have been…

  Do the things I’m going to share with you in this article today, and…

Being in the fitness industry I get a TON of questions about just about everything,…

Traveling while in the middle of working towards your fitness goals can be stressful for…

Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic disease in today’s society. Thankfully, there are various…

If you’ve been reading my work for a while, you’ll have realized by now that…

“So, it’s happening to you too? Your metabolism keeps slowing down each and every birthday?” …

Today, you will learn 5 ways you can burn more fat on a daily basis……

Are you doing everything in your power to be the best you possibly can be?…

1.) Start Explosive. Doing something explosive at the beginning of your workout will fire the…

You scroll through your Instagram and you read a post which says “Could your hormones…

Super-shakes are an awesome addition to almost anyone’s diet and so many people are failing…

What’s better – Resistance Training or Cardio, ending the debate once and for all The…

  When I reflect back on all that I’ve been through in this lifestyle of…

The Recovery Paradigm, something not many talk about – yet 100% of people are affected…

Sometimes waiting to reach our goal can feel like an eternity, especially when that goal…

Kale, chia seeds, berries… Most of us have heard these and other foods called “Superfoods,”…

The biggest question I get with this subject is obvious, “Do cheat meals/days actually work?!”….

Creatine Monohydrate… might just be our favorite supplement.  Why? Well, because we can recommend it…

Let’s talk about finishers. First – what exactly IS a finisher? You can’t beat the…

As I’m sitting here on this plane to Vegas for my mentor Luka Hocevar’s fit-business…

Do you ever read media titles that say things like, “Eat Salmon to burn MORE…

When we talk about “Easy Wins” and “Healthy Lifestyle”… We need to discuss routines and…

Some science will tell you that, technically, building muscle while burning body fat is completely…

    So many people have a confusion towards carbs and don’t know how to treat…

Human Optimization is a word that’s thrown around a lot today. Some say it’s being…

“Exactly What To Eat For Breakfast To Get A Leaner Body” Follow These Exact Breakfast…

What else goes into weight loss besides eating well and exercising? In reality, there are…

The great debate of fitness nutrition has always been Nutrient/Meal Timing. I get so many…

“Weight regain is generally the rule, with long-term follow up studies indicating that one-third to…

Are you Selfish? Or Self-Interested…? Have you ever felt selfish for trying to start something…

Low FODMAP Diet? What is that and could it help you get to the bottom…

Fatherhood…. WOW IT’S APPROACHING FAST!! Within a week, I will be having my baby. Which…

Organic food…. Is it worth the extra money? Will you get sick and diet if…

  In honor of the one of the greatest hip-hop artists to ever touch the…

“So what is the best diet?” A question I’ve heard many times and if you…

That’s a question I get quite often inside of our coaching practice and rightfully so,…

First and foremost, let’s talk about whom this article is for. Plain and simple, this…

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex organ system that digests food from your mouth…

Yes, I love weight watchers. And no, this is not a joke. What most people…

You’ve tried everything in the book, twice, and you still haven’t reached the fitness goal…

90% of people who come to me expect that they’ll need to do a bunch…

“Cheat Meal”… The two most holy words in the diet vocabulary that every single client…

I’m just over 2 weeks away from my first physique competition and the closer I…

For many reasons, everybody should aim to train like an athlete. First of all would…

Damn, it’s already week 7… I don’t mean “Damn” like it’s ONLY week 7, but…

When I decided to write this article, my first thought was actually just being surprised…

1.)  Water.  I put this as number one because it is obvious but not done…

Coach: “Alright! Day 1 starts tomorrow! I got your nutrition prescription as well as a guide…

This is a question that I personally have had to ask many clients, even myself…

Being awesome is to say the least, well its awesome. So in my opinion everyone…

Have you ever heard the saying, “what gets measured gets improved?” Progress can be measured…

As a fitness and health professional, it is a crucial must to know everything there…

I’ve witnessed hip mobility literally save some of my client’s abilities to lift, play sports,…

  I love this saying above, because I’ve often referred to life as a book….

“Continuous Improvement” “Embrace Change” “Change for the Better” These are all definitions of the Japanese…

Gaining – a scary word for most women to hear or even think about, especially…

Fad diets do work, at first. And then the results slowly taper off until they…

Swimsuit. Sun Glasses. Print Airline Tickets. Pack Car. As you go through your vacation to-do…

10 Ways To Boost Metabolism & Burn MORE Fat 1.) Drink More Water. – A…

  Today I’ll be doing something a bit different than usual, going to do a…

Can you seriously lose 8-10lbs in 6-8 weeks, without destroying your hormones and binging the…

The last 10lbs… It’s like the final put in a golf game. Precision comes into…

I decided to write this blog for one reason – bring the most commonly asked…

Sleep… None of us “get enough” and we all want “more hours in the day”……

Anyone who is into bodybuilding, or even just training for specific goals and results, knows…

Reverse Dieting… This is a really hot topic right now, but why? What’s the ACTUAL purpose…

The truth about calculating calories is frustrating, sadly. But as sad as it may be,…

Plateaus suck. Plain and simple, they suck. You’re losing weight, getting results, and out of…

When counting macros, consistency is the name of the game! I’m sure you’ve heard nutrition…

Have you ever been inspired by someone? I mean like, truly moved and motivated to…

I recently heard a story of a young man; so young he can barely drink…

Ok, first of all… “What the hell is periodization?” – Glad you asked: Periodization –…

1.) Go Harder – You should be training hard. “Duh Boom Boom”… Yeah, well many…

Sugar has been scaring us for decades, from the claims of it impacting and being…

Love posting a status asking what y’all want to read about and getting TONS of…

I received a question on instagram the other day that said, “What would be your…

For a printable version,that you can use at home or on the go to stay…

I actually couldn’t believe the result when this study came out… But when I really…

For a printable version of this, for you to keep, click here .

What is the healthiest way to eat? What is the best way to eat to…

Low Carb Diets… I’m not a fan. Just being honest. Why? Well, let me give…

Intense workouts cause damage to our muscles and we need to repair that damage to…

Intermittent fasting, time restricted eating, carb fasts, water fasts, 24 hour fasts, multi-day fasts… There…

As a huge coffee lover, I’ve decided to take some time today to stand my…

Things that take hard work, scare you quite a bit, push you further and harder…

Low back pain is probably one of the most common issues of pain within the…

Why You Should Hire An Online Fitness and Nutrition Coach Now before you think I’m…

Why Killing Yourself In The Gym Might Be Killing Your Progress (and Wrecking Your Hormones)…

Heading into my first bikini competition I had at least one hundred random questions.  Even…

Access, Association, and Accountability. Within the first line of this article, I’ve given you the…

Making enough time for fitness seems to be a pretty common roadblock amongst people. In…

There is no “Best Exercise”, just like there is no “Best Diet”. That’s just the…

Many people don’t know this, but I was once a fat kid, or as my…

Your “Neurotype”… a way to learn what your personality type is and how you should…

The reason I’m writing this is simple… I kind of hate the supplement industry, to…

Week 1 is complete! And DAMN…. That was a long week! But the best feeling…

One of the biggest mistakes I see in the training world with clients… is training,…

  Today I read a story, the kind of story that makes you stop, shut…

Alcohol… Whether it’s Monday Night Football, summertime BBQ’s, date night with your wife, or just…

A recent study showed that keto doesn’t work like many people once thought it did……

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will…

For as long as man has been around people have always said how important sleep…

Carbs, carbs, carbs… love them or hate them they’re a topic to discuss because they’re…

For a chance to start your 30 day transformation, visit the links below! The 30…

CrossFit is an incredibly demanding sport and taxing on the body. A combination of pure…

Stop constantly doing these things and your body will drastically change for the better. The…

This isn’t your typical “Thanksgiving Survival Guide” nutrition blog that’s going to save you from…

Recovery… The least sexy topic in the industry? The most misunderstood topic in the industry?…

I wrote an email for my subscribers the other day called “White Noise”. It went…

I’m a trainer at a gym (the best gym in state… just sayin’), I am…

Tune in to what a Day in My Life looks like… We go from my…

Sometimes horrible things, like nightmares, can be a blessing in disguise. I had a nightmare;…

What to eat, how much to eat, timing what you eat, and then actually seeing…

The second day of the most eye opening week of my life has arrived and…

College is full of beer, parties and cheap microwave dinners and although that may sound…

So you read part 1 of the ‘Max Muscle Blueprint’ and learned everything you needed…

We covered probiotics a few weeks ago, which just barely scratched the surface of gut…

Five weeks of serious CrossFit action coming at us as we’re only a month away…

The body fat set point… Myth or Truth? Such a great topic, also a really controversial…

Nutrient Timing – Here’s what you need to know: • Calories in vs. calories out…

So…. It’s Monday…. Another week, but unlike the mass majority of the population… this gets…

I know the title of this article is a little harsh, blunt and “in your…

While there aren’t many supplements we at BBP recommend to clients, protein powder is one…

Week 10 is here and for lack of better words… Shit just got real! Actually,…

Metabolic Damage [Refeeds, Cheat Meals, Reverse Dieting & How To Utilize Them For Results] So…

1.) Don’t Stress, Have Fun! Might seem weird that the first tip for not ruining…

It’s that time of year again, the Christmas spirit and cheer is here and along…

Intermittent Fasting is a pretty popular, yet controversial, topic that’s been floating around in the…

I’m going to dive into the exact process of getting my man shown below, Jeremiah,…

  This weekend, I learned the secret to success. Not how the most rapid fat…

“Why on earth would I want to completely remove all that stuff, which I enjoy…

Injury prevention is something I’ve had many people ask me to write about, and I’ve…

  “Wow, its day 3 already… In the weirdest way, it feels like its been…

Most people do not truly understand what it takes to become successful, I’m yet to…

I got some unfortunate news for you today…. Every single diet you’ve ever tried, thought…

I get asked the questions, “If I could recommend one book, what would it be?”…

The Max Muscle Blueprint Part 1 [Hardgainers Guide To Getting Jacked] Putting on serious muscle,…

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and…

Week 4 has begun! That means I got through the first quarter of the game,…

 So we talked about sleep and why it directly links to your results in the…

“Can’t I just eat ‘intuitively’ and lose weight?” I have been asked this too many…

After reading the title your problem wondering, “What in the hell will Boom Boom be…

What is Mobility?   If your goal is fat loss, you NEED to incorporate mobility…

Week 7 is complete, week 8 is here and my physique show feels like it…

At some point, the basics just get boring. Let’s face it. 5×5, 4×8, 3×10… all…

So you’re growing a human (or maybe thinking about growing a human) and therefore, you’re…

# 1 – I’m Ready To Get Fit! But Where Do I Start…? Most people…

  Losing weight fast is a very popular topic in the fitness and nutrition industry….

I was recently interviewed on The OPEX Fitness Podcast [OPEX: Fitness Explained] and it was…

When fat loss is the goal, cravings can be your worst nightmare… and even when…

This is my second time writing this article, to be honest. The first go around…

Caffeine can help you burn fat… But wait it can mess with your adrenal glands……

Intermittent Fasting… Talk about a dietary can of worms! Typical bodybuilders and “Meat Heads” hate…

The holidays are a time for friends, family, and yes, lots of good food! But…

Seems that in today’s society, specifically the dieting world, you need to be in part…

Yes, that sounds good, I’ll take some nothing too! We’ve all been there, we’ve all…

Paleo, paleo, paleo… Paleo is everywhere now! But really, what is paleo? Is it even…

When it comes to fat loss… you shouldn’t “Train for Fat Loss”… You should “Train…