There are as many diets out there as stars in the sky. Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration – but there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) from which to pick. If you select a diet that is restrictive, then it’s going to be difficult to sustain – and it may result in nutritional deficiencies over time. Therefore, the first [...]

No trip the gym feels complete without a good run (and subsequent sweat) on the treadmill. I’ve been running for more than a decade – in fact, I first started running for my high school’s indoor track team – and I’ve learned a few tips from coaches and experts along the way. Here are 7 of my absolute favorite running [...]

Dear Davey, I’m 14, and bassically obese. What can I do to inspire myself to lose weight? From, Todd Todd, Thank you for the email. I, too, was overweight growing up – and so I understand what it takes to transform one’s body and one’s life. First things first, it’s great that you recognize the importance of self-motivation. While many [...]

I just joined a new gym and I can’t believe the effect it has had on my workout. It’s different equipment, different machines, different people and different classes – and quite frankly, it has all been a breath of fresh air. We human beings are creatures of habit, but our workouts crave change. Our muscles and bodies adjust to the [...]

Hey Davey, I’ve always loved running but I tire out quickly. How can I run longer distances (more than a mile) without slowing to take a break? From, John Hey John, As an avid runner myself, I do have some advice for you! Try these 6 tips to boost your running endurance. Create a goal. First things first, it’s helpful [...]

This morning, I received an email from a blog buddy named Gio. While Gio loves going to the gym, he said he wants some help to stay motivated. I decided to record my answer as a quick video on my Davey Wavey Fitness YouTube channel. Click below to watch:

Hey Davey, I’m really on again off again about my fitness. It’s because I gain muscle SO quickly. I’ll work out really solidly for about 3 months and then start looking like a man and back off. What should I do to prevent myself from turning into a body builder, but still keeping my muffin top on the shelf and [...]

I break my muscle groups into different days at the gym; today was a leg day. My leg workouts are relatively strong, but they feel like they’ve lost some intensity in recent months. I’ve slowly been increasing the amount of resistance that I use, but to little avail. My leg workouts haven’t been kicking my ass. Doing more of the [...]

As a personal trainer, I know a few tricks of the trade. One of the most powerful is a sheet of paper. It can help you get better results, faster. How? It’s not magic. When you go to the gym, you do any number of different exercises for any number of different repetitions for any number of different sets at [...]

Having a gym membership isn’t the same thing as using it. Gym memberships aren’t cheap – but even the desire to get your money’s worth doesn’t work for everyone. Many people struggle with actually getting their ass to the gym. So here are 10 of my tips: Evaluate your typical week and identify (or create) time slots wherein you can [...]