Icon Gym

🔥How carbs can help you build muscle🔥

◾️Dont be scared of carbs they will actually improve body composition if used correctly

◾️ Carbs spare protein

◾️ Just be careful on your individual “carb tolerance”

◾️ Enjoy your carbs 😀

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How Can You Find the Right Gym for You?

Whether you are looking for your first gym or a new gym, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. Today I’m going to talk about a few of the most important factors that you should keep in mind. You need to do your research, especially if you’re looking for a great trainer. In our experience, it’s really hard to find a gym with trainers who really care.

Learn more: http://theicongym.com/blog/89811/How-Can-You-Find-the-Right-Gym-for-You-

🔥🔥Filming more content for members🔥🔥 @whittlestrength @daesha_joy

◼️ If you are not breathing properly you are severely limiting your performance and overall health

◼️ you may take a step back in your training and performance to take 2 steps forward but well worth it

◼️don’t think cardio and breathing will limit your gains- it will only help

Find out more about how we help clients with more than just “training”

💪OPTIMIZE EVERYTHING 💪

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🔥🔥LEARNING🔥🔥

◼️up in NYC this weekend learning from @coacheugeneteo on all sorts of things

◼️muscle mapping, breathing and all sorts of things that will ultimately be immediately applicable to the everyday client that I deal with

◼️amazing stuff coming to Icon gym Clients soon 💪💪💪

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🔥🔥THURSDAY TIP🔥🔥

👉PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE

◼️ helps with brain function /foggyness

◼️ supports the liver

◼️ helps with memory as we age

HIGHLY recommend!

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🔥🔥🔥Pharmaceuticals vs Natural Supps🔥🔥🔥

◼️pharmaceuticals can definitely help a lot of people when needed

◼️pharmaceuticals, though, can just be a bandaid stopping the bleeding only for a short period —> the root cause of the problem isn’t really getting fixed

◼️natural supps can support the body without depleting essential minerals and key factors like CoQ 10

◼️CoQ 10 is depleted when on statin lowering cholesterol and blood pressure meds leaving you with less energy and fewer mitochondria

◼️for long term health think natural supps!!!

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🔥🔥🔥Why Wednesday🔥🔥🔥

◼️Fat Grips◼️

✅stronger grip

✅great for athletics and grappling sports

✅get stronger, faster

✅stronger the grip and firearms are, the stronger the chain is

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What’s Your Trainer Doing to Make You Better?

Is your personal trainer making you better? I’m sure they are helping you work out, but are they making you a better person? Any trainer can tell you to do an exercise or start a meal plan, but only the great personal trainers are out there making sure their clients know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how it will affect them in the future. The fine details matter and we make sure to focus on them at Icon Gym.

Learn more: http://theicongym.com/blog/89333/What-s-Your-Trainer-Doing-to-Make-You-Better-

🔥🔥🔥Mythbusting Monday🔥🔥🔥

◼️knees over the toes is NOT bad and we take knees over the toes in everyday life

◼️heels elevated squats will put more tension on the quads but you must initiate the movement with your knees

◼️great for those with poor ankle mobility and tight calves as well as it helps get more range of motion

◼️based on your structure, goal and biomechanics decide on what works for you best!

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Slowly progressing and getting some free gains all over-could actually be just a little closer to the wall.

◼️Handstand push-ups at a 4011 tempo

◼️3 weeks in and everything improving💪💪

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This month we’ve been doing a plank challenge for all who wanted to participate...

Planks are fantastic to engage the core and teach people to brace.

This week is 100 on, 50 off. Repeat 5x.

As coaches and trainers we have to lead by example- that was definitely solid work!

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Clean eating vs IIFYM? What are the differences?

✅clean eating is strict but food choices are generally very good

✅IIFYM offers more flexibility but doesn’t factor in gut health, inflammation etc

Solution? Meet in the middle 👍

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Why You Should Leave Behind Your Corporate Gym and Join Icon Instead

You should leave your corporate gym and come to Icon. Why? Well, for starters, corporate gyms do not work. At a place like Icon, we can help you with not only your cardio goals, but also your required strength training. This will help you throughout your entire life.

http://theicongym.com/blog/88890/Why-You-Should-Leave-Behind-Your-Corporate-Gym-and-Join-Icon-Instead

Training hard?

Life stressful?

You need these.

No BS or unresearched supplements here at Icon. All TOP QUALITY

#bestelectrolytes

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The Ins and Outs of the Keto Diet

One of the most popular diets in our culture currently is the ketogenic diet. Also known as the keto diet, it works by limiting your fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake. However, does it actually work? Today I want to discuss if it is actually effective and who it may benefit. The most important thing about this diet is to make sure that it is compatible with your lifestyle.

Learn more: http://theicongym.com/blog/88488/The-Ins-and-Outs-of-the-Keto-Diet

You need to be wary of the advice you get, especially with supplementation. There is really no one size fits all.

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However, the quality of things matters just like anything in life and if you aren’t being told about these things, you may be throwing money down the toilet and not getting the biggest bang for your buck.

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Be smart and research! There’s a reason why Ruth Chris steakhouse is expensive and McDonald’s is inexpensive😉

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🔥🔥🔥OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH🔥🔥🔥

✅Matt is a 1 on 1 client 19 weeks away from his first ever physique show. He’s all about health optimization which I love

✅His nutrition and training is dialed in but his gut health is off.

✅Used muscle testing to discover his gut Flora is off and has some dysbiosis

✅Also whey protein is not agreeing with him at all so we are going to go with a collagen based protein from @atpscience called Noway protein.

✅Muscle testing can be a game changer for figuring out what may be going on with someone on a deeper level and can give you great clues in helping someone further.

✅Looking forward to seeing how Matt is doing over the next 2 to 4 weeks after implementing some of these things!

@mattbalducci

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What Are Healthy Fats?

Many people have a confusing and conflicted relationship with fat in their diets. Many believe that fats are the cause of inflammation and other health problems we face as a nation, but it’s largely untrue. Overconsumption of processed carbohydrates, inflammatory foods, and other items that shouldn’t be consumed are at the root of these problems. There is such a thing as healthy fats, so today, I want to shed some light on foods that contain them.

Learn more: http://theicongym.com/blog/88091/What-Are-Healthy-Fats-

Shoutout to client “T” who has had amazing consistency since she started.

✅Down over 20 lbs and over 5% bodyfat in 4 months.

Pardon the messy board 🤷🏻‍♂️

Super proud of you T and the work you put in!

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How to Deadlift With Proper Form

Today I’ll demonstrate for you how to do a proper deadlift. The deadlift is an exercise that builds muscle and strengthens your posterior chain. In terms of getting the best bang for your buck, it’s one of the best exercises you can do. As with any lift, the first and most important thing you must focus on is getting your form down.

Learn more: http://theicongym.com/blog/87734/How-to-Deadlift-With-the-Proper-Form

🔥🔥🔥Continuing education for clients🔥🔥🔥

Shooting vids for clients today on supplementation and how to increase fat loss by understanding what certain supps do in the body.

Here at Icon gym we only have the BEST.

@atpscience 👊

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Snippet of one of my latest vids-

Love making content and videos like this ...

This is a topic I take very seriously.

Why?

Bc I take training and results seriously,

The fitness industry is littered w trainers who take a weekend certification and never invest in themselves, yet people have no idea.

Just trying to bring awareness to more people 😄

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8x8 programming this month 🔥🔥🔥

Just a little sample from yesterday’s 430 session!

Short rest periods, higher volume and lots of time under tension💪

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Laura showcasing her results so far after her first 6 weeks with us.

✅consistent
✅smart training
✅good nutrition

No macro or calorie counting here!

🔥🔥🔥great job Laura!🔥🔥🔥

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Just another awesome post from one of our clients @zlentz1 🔥🔥🔥

Zach started at 33% bodyfat and is now 20%. He has been super consistent and his results show. Down 40 lbs as well💪

So proud of you brother and best is yet to come!

🔥🔥🔥115 some 5⭐️ reviews and counting on Facebook🔥🔥🔥

🤔isn’t it about time you got ahold of us and actually got some quality high level coaching and results? 🤔

Contact us today if you want to stop messing around and paying for fitness with Groupon deals and other nonsense.

Get healthy and maintain it- stop wasting your time. You’ll thank us later. 👊

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@ Brambleton, Virginia

🔥🔥🔥Make you think a bit...🔥🔥🔥

🔥🔥🔥why you aren’t seeing progress...🔥🔥🔥

Some things to think about 🤔

Find the full video on our page

ICON GYM ✅

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What’s the Biggest Mistake Most People Make at the Gym?

The biggest mistake I see people of all ages, shapes, and sizes make at the gym might surprise you. It’s not a specific lift or cardio workout, but more of a philosophy. Many people come into the gym after a long spell of not working out and proceed to get after it like they’re training for the title of Mr. Olympia. In reality, if you’re trying to get in shape and build muscle, the key is to start slow. Burning yourself out in a few weeks doesn’t do you any good. To learn more about what kind of attitude you should have when you get back to the gym, watch my latest video.

Learn more: http://theicongym.com/blog/87206/What-s-the-Biggest-Mistake-Most-People-Make-at-the-Gym-

Client and friend Evelyn ended her journey with us at Icon for the time being today. Unfortunately she has to move away but so proud of her.

✅down 21 lbs
✅down 13.6 % bodyfat

All in 16 weeks.

Crushed it! So proud of you Evelyn!

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🔥🔥New Blog going up🔥🔥

Too many people make this mistake and go nowhere with their progress and it needs to end.

Stay tuned 😉

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Abiy is crushing it-complete 360 in lifestyle.

Wait till he tells you his story in the near future. So inspiring.

Keep up the killer work brother!

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You Don’t Need Crossfit—Try These Exercises Instead

Today I want to share a couple exercises that prove you don’t need Crossfit. These are exercises you can do either at the gym or at home. As a workout regimen, Crossfit is anterior-dominant, meaning it focuses on the front side of your body. These exercises I want to show you focus on the back side of your body, which will help increase your strength and improve your posterior chain. To find out more, watch my latest video.

http://theicongym.com/blog/86818/You-Don-t-Need-Crossfit-Try-These-Exercises-Instead