Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCSFeb 13, 20233 Biggest Mistakes Men Over 40 Make at the GymFor men to be fit over 40, they must train intelligently. Correct these 3 mistakes, and men over 40 will start to see more gains at the gym.
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCSFeb 6, 2023Personal Trainer Tips: Guide to Weight Loss for 30s & 40sWeight loss becomes more challenging as we get older. Here are tips from a personal trainer on maximizing weight loss success after 30 & 40.
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCSFeb 1, 2023The 30+ Guide to Going Back to the GymFor millions of Americans, New Year’s Day represents a fresh start and an opportunity to make the changes necessary to chase dreams and...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCSJan 14, 2023Are Seed Oils Bad For You?Seed oils can be a valuable source of vitamins and antioxidants, but they are demonized by podcasters and influencers. Who is right?
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTDec 14, 20223 Most Important Leg ExercisesAdd these three exercises into your workout program, and I can promise you that you're on the right path. First, the squat. This is...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCSDec 11, 2022The Facts About Training Until FailureIf you spend any time going through fitness-related posts on social media, you will likely encounter a number of influencers and personal...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTAug 9, 2022The Effects of Fasted Training on Exercise Performance and Weight LossFasted training is nothing new— both for the recreational exercise enthusiasts and athletes. Some believe fasted training allows them to...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCSJul 14, 2022Muscle Protein Breakdown and Endurance TrainingPersonal trainer and Nutritionist's explanation for maintaining muscle after cardio exercise.
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTFeb 25, 2022Save Time and Eat Healthy with Meal PrepsEver since I started training clients that wanted to lose weight, at least 90% would say some version of “I want to eat healthier, but...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTDec 31, 2020The Food Diary: Your Best Tool to Minimize Weight Gain During the HolidaysThe holidays are notorious for high-calorie, sugary snacks and, for those of us in El Paso, many, many tamales. Also, those of you...