Natalie DePriest

8 Surprising Facts About Kinobody’s Greg O’Gallagher

February 12, 2023 By Natalie DePriest

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

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

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

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

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

April 9, 2020 By Natalie DePriest

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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13 Best Adidas CrossFit Workout Shoes [2021 Reviews]

December 12, 2019 By Natalie DePriest

When you venture into the world of CrossFit, it’s tempting to just wear the sneakers you already have in your closet when you go to the box. But, you’ll quickly find out that although they might work well for casual exercise, they won’t hold up for high-intensity cross training.

A CrossFit shoe takes features from different types of athletic shoes and blends them into one, so they can handle different types of training activities. That’s why they should be able to handle everything from rope climbing to burpees to weightlifting. And, they should support your feet while being flexible and durable for those intense, high-impact CrossFit exercises.

So, with that in mind, today I’m going to share our picks for the 13 best Adidas CrossFit workout shoes. We’ve picked cross trainers for those who are looking for one shoe that can do it all, and we’ve also found some of the best lifters and running shoes from Adidas for those of you who would prefer to bring two pairs of shoes to the box.

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

November 10, 2019 By Natalie DePriest

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 Best NOBULL CrossFit Shoes For 2021 [Reviews]

October 24, 2019 By Natalie DePriest

Nobull crossfit shoes image — These are the 7 best NOBULL CrossFit shoes that can help you dominate your next WOD.

Buying the right pair of shoes for CrossFit is so important because they not only help you get the most out of your workouts, but they also help you avoid injury. One of the greatest CrossFit shoe companies out there is NOBULL, and today I’m going to talk about the seven best NOBULL CrossFit shoes for 2020.

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7 Surprising Facts about Paul Wade (Calisthenics Expert)

October 22, 2019 By Natalie DePriest

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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