No, you didn’t read the headline wrong. Yes, it is possible to eat french fries and stay fit. Back in 2005, when I was living in New York City for the very first time, I went on a date with a guy named Mike. For our first (and only) date, Mike asked me to pick my favorite restaurant in the [...]

Protein bars are an effective and convenient way to recover after a hard workout. They can fuel muscle recovery and boost your energy for the day ahead. But when it comes to both taste and nutrition, some protein bars are better than others. I decided to put a dozen popular brands to the test. Here are my top three picks: [...]

If variety is the spice of life, many of our workouts might be tasting a bit like cardboard. When we perform the same routine over and over again, our results plateau and our muscles become trained. But fear not: There are a number of ways to inject a little excitement into your workout – and one of the best methods [...]

Want a crazy insane ab workout that takes just 5 minutes? I pushed my limits and recorded this 5 minute ab workout to leave you sore and sweaty. All you’ll need is a yoga mat or towel – and, of course, five minutes. The full, 30-minute ab workout is available as part of my Total Body Assault fitness program. Enjoy!

We all know that proteins are the building blocks for muscles. And that we all need protein – in varying amounts – to live a healthy life and achieve our fitness goals. For a lot of folks that live active lifestyles, protein supplements are often required to repair muscle and improve recovery time. There are as many supplements as stars [...]

Dear Davey I’m trying to increase my muscle mass and so I do a lot of lifting and strength training. I also do some cardiovascular exercise like runging and sometimes biking. Is it possible that my cardio is preventing me from getting better results? – Concerned in Montana Dear Concerned in Montana, You probably have nothing to worry about – [...]

Sugar is serious business. And many of us are addicted to the sweet stuff – or at the very least, getting way too much of it. According to the USDA, Americans get more than twice the recommend amount of added sugar daily. What’s the big deal? Excessive sugar consumption can lead to weight gain, metabolic disorders (a precursor to diabetes) [...]

When it comes to releasing weight, not all cardio exercises are created equal. First, it’s important to understand how weight is released from the body. Weight release happens only when there is a calorie deficit; that is, more calories are used by the body than are taken in through food consumption. The following exercises burn a tremendous amount of calories, [...]

Scott Herman and I suited up and hit the local gym to record 6 of our favorite outside-the-box exercises. They’re different, a little creative – and really intense! Give them a try for yourself and let me know what you think. Also, please subscribe to my Fitness YouTube Channel, DaveyWaveyFitness so that you can be the first to see and [...]

Dear Davey, What time of the day is best for working out? Is it better to do it first thing in the morning, around lunch time or in the evening or night? Confused, John Dear John, I get this question a lot. And it’s no wonder: The research on exercise time is divided and contradictory. Body performance (i.e., lung capacity, [...]