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Fitness Blog
Free fitness tips from Personal Trainer Julio Lopez. Learn more about weight loss, supplements, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and other helpful keys to maximize your health and wellness
Personal Trainer Tips: Guide to Weight Loss for 30s & 40s
Weight 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, CSCS
Feb 6, 2023
The 30+ Guide to Going Back to the Gym
For 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, CSCS
Feb 1, 2023
Are 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, MS, CSCS
Jan 14, 2023
3 Most Important Leg Exercises
Add 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, CSCS
Dec 14, 2022
The Facts About Training Until Failure
If 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, MS, CSCS
Dec 11, 2022
The Effects of Fasted Training on Exercise Performance and Weight Loss
Fasted training is nothing new— both for the recreational exercise enthusiasts and athletes. Some believe fasted training allows them to...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Aug 9, 2022
Muscle Protein Breakdown and Endurance Training
Personal trainer and Nutritionist's explanation for maintaining muscle after cardio exercise.
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Jul 13, 2022
Save Time and Eat Healthy with Meal Preps
Ever 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, MS, CSCS
Feb 24, 2022
The Food Diary: Your Best Tool to Minimize Weight Gain During the Holidays
The holidays are notorious for high-calorie, sugary snacks and, for those of us in El Paso, many, many tamales. Also, those of you...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Dec 31, 2020
Brain Power: The Key to Maximizing Your Workouts
The mind is a powerful thing. There is no doubt that that phrase has been overused and become cliche, but there is so much truth to it,...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Dec 18, 2020
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