Natalie DePriest

Ultimate Guide to Body Types (Ectomorph, Endomorph, & Mesomorph)

September 7, 2023 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Body types ectomorph endomorph mesomorph image — This is the ultimate guide to body types (ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph).

Have you ever heard of the endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph body types?

For example, have you ever been in a gym and heard someone say something like, “I’m an ectomorph, so I’ve always had problems building muscle.”

Or, have you read somewhere that top bodybuilders are usually mesomorphs because they can gain muscle just by looking at a set of weights?

When you get into bodybuilding, you will often hear the terms endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph because these are classifications known as somatotypes.

Once you know what kind of body type you have, it’s easier to reach your fitness goals since you can design a diet and workout program that matches your genetic potential.

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8 Surprising Facts About Kinobody’s Greg O’Gallagher

February 12, 2023 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Greg o gallagher image — Here are 8 surprising facts you probably don’t know about Kinobody’s Greg O’Gallagher.

Greg O’Gallagher is one of the biggest fitness influencers on YouTube, as thousands of people have found success with one of the programs from his Kinobody brand.

O’Gallagher’s most popular courses for men are the Greek God Program and the Warrior Shredding Program.

We actually have another program that we recommend to guys if they want to get lean and muscular, but I’ll talk more about that later…

Some call him a douchebag, others call him a clever entrepreneur. But, no matter how you feel about O’Gallagher, he is definitely successful and his programs do work. Here are nine surprising facts about Kinobody’s Greg O’Gallagher.

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7 Steps to Build an Aesthetic Body

January 20, 2023 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Aesthetic physique body — Here are 7 effective tips to build a visually aesthetic body.

Let’s be honest. Most of us start working out because we want to build a body that looks good. We want big arms, a thick chest, and six-pack abs that make heads turn. We want that enviable v-shape that makes the ladies love us and the guys want to be us. Sure, getting healthy is a nice bonus, but for most of us, exercise is all about aesthetics.

An “aesthetic body type” is one that is built for visual appeal. It’s not about getting big and bulky like the guys you see on stage at a bodybuilding show or building strength and endurance for athletic performance.

An aesthetic body is a dense, hard, and well-defined natural physique with broad shoulders, a square masculine chest, rock hard arms, a slim waist, and athletic legs with minimal body fat. Easier said than done, right? Here are seven real aesthetic body tips for a visual impact physique.

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Convict Conditioning Routine: Workout & Progression

October 4, 2022 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Convict conditioning routine image — Here’s the workout and progression for the Convict Conditioning routine.

Do you want to get ripped like a prison inmate?

If you’re interested in learning how to train with only your bodyweight (prison inmates don’t always have access to weights and equipment), then keep reading to find out more about the Convict Conditioning Routine, the workouts and progression based on the best-selling book by Paul Wade.

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The Best Aesthetic Workout Routine [Bodybuilding Program]

July 28, 2022 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Aesthetic workout image — Check out this full aesthetic workout routine to build real visual definition.

When you’re a beginner set out on a building more muscle, you might make the decision to go for awesome strength and size. But maybe that’s not your thing. Maybe you just want to look good… really good.

And you may already know that to sculpt an aesthetic body, you have to tailor your resistance training appropriately. Luckily, there’s a predictable way to stress your muscles and see balanced proportion that draws visual attention your way.

So make sure you read this article all the way to the end because you’re about learn a couple workout routines similar to those used by professional fitness models and dedicated bodybuilders to build an awesome physique that makes strangers do double takes.

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13 Best Wide CrossFit Training Shoes [2021 Reviews]

November 19, 2021 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

It’s no secret that when you step into the box, you have to be ready for a grueling workout that can feature anything from squats to box jumps to rope climbs. And, because your CrossFit workouts are so versatile, you have to have the right pair of shoes that can keep up.

But what if most CrossFit shoes just aren’t… wide enough? Sometimes it can be difficult to track down the best cross training sneaker when sizing is the biggest issue.

It can be difficult to find the wider options in brick and mortar stores, but you shouldn’t have any trouble finding those width options on Amazon. So, let’s get to it – here are our picks for the 13 best wide CrossFit training shoes.

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The PHAT Workout: Layne Norton’s Size and Strength Program

November 10, 2019 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

There are a lot of workout routines out there to choose from when you’re looking for massive gains and getting that ripped physique.

But, most of them focus on toning (which is nonsense) instead of building strength.

Thanks to bodybuilder and powerlifter Layne Norton, there’s a great workout for beginners to build both muscle size and strength called the PHAT Workout – Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training.
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7 Surprising Facts about Paul Wade (Calisthenics Expert)

October 22, 2019 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Paul wade image — Here are 7 surprising facts about the infamous Paul Wade.

Calisthenics expert Paul Wade is an elusive character because he doesn’t give in-person interviews and pics are impossible to find. Some people don’t even believe he is a real person, and honestly, I have doubts myself. I could only find two interviews with the guy from the last ten years, and they were both via email.

Is Paul Wade a real person? We might never know the real truth. But, one thing is for sure – Convict Conditioning is an awesome calisthenics program that has some real benefits. And, the person in these interviews had some interesting things to say. Here are seven surprising facts about the creator of Convict Conditioning, Paul “Coach” Wade.

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5 Amazing Convict Conditioning Results (Before & After)

October 3, 2019 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Convict conditioning results image — Here are 5 amazing Convict Conditioning results including transformations.

Convict Conditioning is one of the “OG” programs on building muscle using just your bodyweight.

It’s been used and written about by thousands of calisthenics experts and average joes for one simple reason.

It works.

Think about it. This bodyweight training program has been able to withstand the test of time because strength coach Paul Wade, created a training system that actually delivers results.

(Check out Convict Conditioning for yourself)

But how good are the results really?

Well, if you keep reading, you’re about to discover some real Convict Conditioning results from 5 normal guys that wanted to change their bodies.

Let’s go!

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What are the Kinobody Facebook Forums? (Secret Sauce)

October 1, 2019 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Kinobody forums image — There’s a lot of great value in the Kinobody forums you may not know about.

Starting a Kinobody program is very exciting. Founder Greg O’Gallagher gives you lifetime access to whatever program you buy, and the courses are loaded with great information, tips, workouts, and nutrition strategies. Yes, you can live your best life and have the body of your dreams with intermittent fasting, a caloric deficit, proper macros, and three workouts each week.

However, making a major lifestyle change is not easy to do on your own. If you don’t have a workout buddy or someone in your life who is familiar with the Kinobody lifestyle, who do you talk to when you have questions?

Can I eat this?
Is my form correct when I do this lift?
I haven’t seen the progress I was expecting, what I am doing wrong?

When you have questions, need support, or you are looking for workout and diet tips, the secret sauce to the Kinobody lifestyle is the Kinobody Forums – Kinobody Warriors.

When you buy a Kinobody program, you can join this private group by sending the moderator your order ID number. They will send you an email about this when you make your purchase, so you can just click on the link, type in your number, and you will be part of the group by the end of the day.

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