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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
Firm Up Your Legs with the Bulgarian Split Squat
The exercise menu for developing strong, toned, athletic legs is wide ranging, but that menu is substantially cut down when dealing with...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Apr 12, 2019
The Glute-Ham Raise
In the search for an improved posterior, we encounter the glute-ham raise. The movement is somewhat similar to the old fashioned leg...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Mar 14, 2019
Free Weights vs Machines
No matter which personal trainer in El Paso with whom you have this conversation, his/her bias for one over the other will become...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
May 29, 2018
Workout Nerdout: Episode 5 -- The Hard Truth About Pre-Workout Supplements
It is no secret-- Americans spend a lot of money on supplements; to be exact, American spending on supplements exceeds $30 Billion (yes,...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
May 25, 2018
Workout Nerdout: Episode 4 -- Rolling Planks
When time is not on your side, but you want to get in a great workout, the rolling plank is perfect for you. It's an unfortunate fact...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
May 24, 2018
Quick Sweat: Canoe Row with Lunge
For the busy person that wants to get a great workout when time is not on your side, the Canoe Row with Lunge is perfect for you. With...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
May 11, 2018
Workout Nerdout: Episode 3 -- Squat Body Lean
Most strength & conditioning coaches and personal trainers will agree that the squat is one of the most important exercises that athletes...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
May 8, 2018
Workout Nerdout: Episode 2 -- Dem Phases, Tho
Do you know about the three phases in an exercise? The eccentric, concentric and amortization phases play a major role in producing...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Apr 28, 2018
Workout Nerdout: Episode 1 -- Let's Talk About Reps, Baby
The number of repetitions prescribed for exercises depends a lot on the person's goals. For example, higher repetitions are generally...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Apr 28, 2018
Five Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Strength & Conditioning Regimen
As Americans, we pride ourselves in being free and independent human beings. In fact, every law passed by federal, state and local...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Feb 6, 2018
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