Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’m often asked, “Alex, does it bother you when people say, [insert bad nutrition advice]?” Once upon a time, it did. Admittedly, I’d have an almost visceral reaction to try and correct them. But these days not much bothers me anymore. I learned that my reactions stemmed from being disappointed that people didn’t know better. Then…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know the FDA has no formal definition for what “natural” means on food products? The workable definition is something like: “The general understanding that it implies nothing artificial or synthetic has been added that would not normally be expected to be added.” For a food to be labeled “High” in anything, it must…
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Reading Time: 6 minutesWeight Loss is not about willpower. It’s a negotiation. Recognize, address, and close on small daily actions to overcome objections and foster personal growth.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery day, your actions shape your habits, reinforcing either positive or negative patterns. Ordering takeout trains you to repeat it, while cooking at home fosters better habits. Consistent practice strengthens good habits, making it crucial to choose wisely.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesThe fitness industry is failing. After more than a decade of working as a fitness professional, I see firsthand how many of the most popular products and programs leave people worse off—with the only benefits going to the people selling the products and services. But I believe this is changing. Slowly, a new approach to…
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere’s something you might not expect to hear from a coach: You’re not special—and that’s actually the best news I can give you. You’re metabolism isn’t broken.You’re body doesn’t work any differently.You’re just human. You’re a human stuck in an environment and pattern of behaviors that has led you to where you are now. The…
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Reading Time: 9 minutes(Originally published on tonygentilcore.com) Imagine this common scenario: You’ve made the decision to start a fitness plan. You know it’s going to require changing your eating and exercise habits. You’ve stocked healthy food in the house, you’ve been keeping to a regular workout routine, and you’re seeing noticeable changes. Then your friends invite you out…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSenior Skip Day, May 2009. The Friday before finals. Everyone else skipped school to do something fun. Me? I was reporting for my first day at a landscaping job. I was the youngest on the crew by a decade. The outsider. Worse—my girlfriend’s dad was the boss. To the rest of the guys, I was…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAlcohol, personality types, and apple cider donuts… Enjoy this week’s curated list of articles, videos, and more from the web—now organized by relevant category—to help you build the life you want. Featured Thoughts: Alcohol Usage New research shows that no amount of alcohol is good for you. But I can’t be the only one that…
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Reading Time: 4 minutesEnjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, videos, and more from the web to help you live a happier, healthier, life. The Big Idea: Here’s the big idea behind 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑎: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. My mission is to make this…
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost people survive. Few live. Doing scary sh*t has always been the price of a better life. Here’s why fear is your compass.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe very traits that make me a lousy influencer—context, timeless basics, and deep listening—are exactly what make me a powerful fitness coach.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s something oddly profound about dancing with a stranger to a song you’ve never heard before. You’re leading, they’re following, and together you’re trying to make something beautiful… without a script, without a plan, and without any idea what’s coming next. It’s messy. Sometimes awkward. But it works. And somewhere in the middle of one…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen stress hits, we don’t rise to the level of our desires. We fall to the level of our defaults.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe author reflects on their journey in bodybuilding, initially confronting fears of body image but ultimately realizing the sport isn’t for them. They prioritize training for life and personal freedom, emphasizing the importance of aligning fitness goals with personal desires.
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