The Truth About Fad Diets
There is no miracle pill for changing body composition, especially quickly. That’s why 80% of all dieters gain the weight they lose back. This article covers the most popular fad diets and why they might not be the best choice if you want to change your body composition. What Are Fad Diets? Fad diets […]
Post Workout Recovery Tips & Tricks
At BarPath Fitness, we often hear from clients struggling with recovery, particularly dealing with post-workout soreness. Understanding the fine line between beneficial soreness and overtraining is crucial. If you find yourself sore after every workout, it’s likely you’re pushing too hard with excessive volume and intensity. Proper recovery is essential for maximizing the benefits of […]
How To Stay Consistent With Working Out In 2024
After the New Years frenzy of setting fitness goals to lose weight etc. most people’s workout routines start to disintegrate by March. This is because “new year new me” motivation is fleeting and has no impact on long term goals. There are so many studies and books about how motivation isn’t sustainable and is actually […]
The Best Holiday Fitness Gift Ideas
It’s always hard to figure out the perfect gift for a loved one for the holidays. Well, if that loved one happens to be into fitness, this is the perfect list for you. This list of our favorite gifts goes over home gym and equipment, fitness trackers, nutrition, and recovery. And, remember, there’s no shame […]
How To Calculate Body Fat Percentage
Calculating body fat is still an imperfect science. There is no direct way to measure body fat percentage. Every body fat calculating test has a margin of error, some more than others. This article goes over ways to measure body fat and the accessibility of each way to calculate body fat. How To Calculate […]
Food & Macro Tracking 101
Food tracking is a great tool to use to help hit fitness and body recomposition goals, and tracking macros is the best way to do that. However, if you want to find your maintenance calories, build muscle, or lean out, we suggest tracking your calorie intake as well. This article briefly goes over tracking, what […]
How To Stop Punishing Yourself With Workouts
The topic of punishing yourself through workouts is important and has an emotional context, one that might require unpacking with a licensed professional. However, this article gives some practical advice on the truth behind this habit to help you to start to recognize and move away from using exercise as punishment. What Is Considered […]
Protein 101: Should You Eat Meat?
Protein is super hyped in the fitness industry for a good reason, and everyone needs a lot more than we think. This article explains what protein is and why it’s so crucial to eat enough of it. Eating a protein-centric diet will change your body composition, promote fat loss, and help you eat less. […]
How To Be a Great Online Fitness Coach
This article is a blueprint for trainers trying to be successful online. Communication is key to being a successful online fitness coach. You need to be able to listen to your clients needs, nail your consultation call, explain your offers, and check in regularly with your clients – all of which are aspects of clear […]
What Are Carbohydrates? Everything You Need To Know
Carbs are a big point of controversy in the fitness space – the worst of all the four letter words. But do cabs deserve such a bad reputation? For one, carbs are the body’s #1 preferred energy source, which is extremely important information for people who want to get stronger. This article unpacks what carbs […]