The Fitness Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com No Brain, No Gain Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:06:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Fitness Guru is dedicated, first and foremost, to putting fun back into health and fitness. The Fitness Guru avoids the harsh in your face approach that is associated with many fitness trainers, as well as the soft-focused coddling associated with other trainers. There is no preaching at the Fitness Guru; rather, all modalities and theories are explored as possibilities for the members of the community. This constant pursuit of answers will hopefully serve to inspire the community to create a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families. The Fitness Guru is growing constantly. Our studio can be found in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn; our writings can be found in many publications; and we can always, ALWAYS be found here. Questions are always answered. We are here to help, to guide and to inspire. You are welcome to join the party. Answers@fitnessgurunyc.com No Brain, No Gain Michael Feigin http://fitnessgurunyc.com/vidUpload/ituneslogo.jpgThe Fitness Guruhttp://fitnessgurunyc.com fitness,health,exercise,weight loss,strength,Brooklyn,experts,gym,yoga,Pilates,funny,New York no Michael Feigin michael.fitnessguru@gmail.com Injured? Here’s What To Do…… http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/05/injured-heres-what-to-do/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/05/injured-heres-what-to-do/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 23:49:51 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=2797 Yep. Ya went and hurt yourself. And now you’re not quite sure what to do. Do you do see a doctor? Do you buy supplements at the local health food store? Do you sit perfectly still and pray?

There is a method to recovering from injury. It’s easy when you go step-by-step. In today’s podcast we take a look at how to recover quickly and effectively from injuries.

Have a listen and pass it on…….

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/05/injured-heres-what-to-do/feed/ 0 Yep. Ya went and hurt yourself. And now you’re not quite sure what to do. Do you do see a doctor? Do you buy supplements at the local health food store? Do you sit perfectly still and pray? There is a method to recovering from injury. It’s easy when you go step-by-step. In today’s podcast we take a look at how to recover quickly and effectively from injuries. Have a listen and pass it on……. Yep. Ya went and hurt yourself. And now you’re not quite sure what to do. Do you do see a doctor? Do you buy supplements at the local health food store? Do you sit perfectly still and pray? There is a method to recovering from injury. [...] Michael Feigin 10:00 injuries,exercise,fitness,health,medicine,doctor no Budget Fitness http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/05/budget-fitness/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/05/budget-fitness/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 01:52:08 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=2789 Does it seem that, just as you get on the health-and-fitness straight-and-narrow, people pop out of the woodwork wanting to sell you stuff?!? Health and fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry. And, if you’re not careful, you might find you are spending hard earned money needlessly.

In this podcast, we take a look out how to get started in a fitness program without it costing an arm and a leg…..

Have a listen…..and pass it on……..

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/05/budget-fitness/feed/ 0 Does it seem that, just as you get on the health-and-fitness straight-and-narrow, people pop out of the woodwork wanting to sell you stuff?!? Health and fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry. And, if you’re not careful, you might find you are spending hard earned money needlessly. In this podcast, we take a look out how to get started in a fitness program without it costing an arm and a leg….. Have a listen…..and pass it on…….. Does it seem that, just as you get on the health-and-fitness straight-and-narrow, people pop out of the woodwork wanting to sell you stuff?!? Health and fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry. And, if you’re not careful, you might find [...] Michael Feigin 9:40 budget,fitness,exercise,money,health no Weight Loss and Plateaus http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/04/weight-loss-and-plateaus/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/04/weight-loss-and-plateaus/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:04:41 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=2776 If you have ever tried to start a weight loss program, you have probably found that after some initial success, you hit the dreaded “Plateau”– that period of time when the scale just won’t budge.

The Plateau is very common but that doesn’t mean that it is any less irritating. It’s like some sort of great cosmic prank……that somewhere, someone is giggling at your expense.

Well, if you want some answers to stop all the giggling, check out this brand new Podcast. And remember, if you have any questions, ideas, frustrations, or just good ol’ observations, shoot me an email at michael@fitnessgurunyc.com.

Rock on!

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/04/weight-loss-and-plateaus/feed/ 0 If you have ever tried to start a weight loss program, you have probably found that after some initial success, you hit the dreaded “Plateau”– that period of time when the scale just won’t budge. The Plateau is very common but that doesn’t mean that it is any less irritating. It’s like some sort of great cosmic prank……that somewhere, someone is giggling at your expense. Well, if you want some answers to stop all the giggling, check out this brand new Podcast. And remember, if you have any questions, ideas, frustrations, or just good ol’ observations, shoot me an email at michael@fitnessgurunyc.com. Rock on! If you have ever tried to start a weight loss program, you have probably found that after some initial success, you hit the dreaded “Plateau”– that period of time when the scale just won’t budge. The Plateau is very common [...] Michael Feigin 7:40 weight loss,plateau,exercise,fitness,health no Muscle Soreness http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/04/muscle-soreness/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/04/muscle-soreness/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:39:36 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=2692 Hey gang!

New, quick podcast on muscle soreness and exercise…….a couple o’ tips, a word to the wise……give a listen…..

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/04/muscle-soreness/feed/ 0 Hey gang! New, quick podcast on muscle soreness and exercise…….a couple o’ tips, a word to the wise……give a listen….. Hey gang! New, quick podcast on muscle soreness and exercise…….a couple o’ tips, a word to the wise……give a listen….. Michael Feigin 6:40 fitness,health,muscle,weight,training,injury no Calorie Intake and Calorie Deficit http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/02/calorie-intake-and-calorie-deficit/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/02/calorie-intake-and-calorie-deficit/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:53:20 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=2479 How many calories should you consume in one day in order to lose weight? The Fitness Guru tackles this question in his latest podcast.

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2010/02/calorie-intake-and-calorie-deficit/feed/ 0 How many calories should you consume in one day in order to lose weight? The Fitness Guru tackles this question in his latest podcast. How many calories should you consume in one day in order to lose weight? The Fitness Guru tackles this question in his latest podcast. Michael Feigin 9:00 fitness,health,weight loss,exercise,nutrition no Back Pain http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/12/back-pain/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/12/back-pain/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:10:45 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=2173 9596ea60ba4dc9d3cfd5111e710abd64Here’s a great interview with Dr. Stuart McGill, expert on all things spinal. It’s interesting because Men’s Health magazine recently started promoting abdominal exercises that try to focus on a neutral spine (“try” because their focus is slightly off). But they have taken up the task because of Dr. McGill’s work.

Hey, better late to the party than never, right?

Check it out and pass it along to your friends!

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/12/back-pain/feed/ 0 Here’s a great interview with Dr. Stuart McGill, expert on all things spinal. It’s interesting because Men’s Health magazine recently started promoting abdominal exercises that try to focus on a neutral spine (“try” because their focus is slightly off). But they have taken up the task because of Dr. McGill’s work. Hey, better late to the party than never, right? Check it out and pass it along to your friends! Here’s a great interview with Dr. Stuart McGill, expert on all things spinal. It’s interesting because Men’s Health magazine recently started promoting abdominal exercises that try to focus on a neutral spine (“try” [...] Twinkie Deconstructed http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/03/twinkie-deconstructed/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/03/twinkie-deconstructed/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:37:02 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=865 twinkie-final-cover

Twinkie–friend or foe? The Fitness Guru speaks with Steve Ettlinger, author of Twinkie Deconstructed, about the history, development and fascination with America’s cult snack cake.

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/03/twinkie-deconstructed/feed/ 2 Twinkie–friend or foe? The Fitness Guru speaks with Steve Ettlinger, author of Twinkie Deconstructed, about the history, development and fascination with America’s cult snack cake. Twinkie–friend or foe? The Fitness Guru speaks with Steve Ettlinger, author of Twinkie Deconstructed, about the history, development and fascination with America’s cult snack cake. Michael Feigin 10:00 Twinkie,health,nutrition,food,weight no Hit or Myth http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/03/hit-or-myth/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/03/hit-or-myth/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:08:29 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=811 old-fat-jiggling-machine1

Check out this podcast debunking (fun word) some fitness myths.

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/03/hit-or-myth/feed/ 0 Check out this podcast debunking (fun word) some fitness myths. Check out this podcast debunking (fun word) some fitness myths. Momtrends http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/01/momtrends/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/01/momtrends/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:32:53 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=542 Here’s a video Lawson shot with Nicole Feliciano from Momtrends . It is a quick workout to help new moms get back in shape……but if you guys want to try it as well, that’s perfectly alright.

]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/01/momtrends/feed/ 0 Here’s a video Lawson shot with Nicole Feliciano from Momtrends . It is a quick workout to help new moms get back in shape……but if you guys want to try it as well, that’s perfectly alright. Here’s a video Lawson shot with Nicole Feliciano from Momtrends . It is a quick workout to help new moms get back in shape……but if you guys want to try it as well, that’s perfectly alright. Shopping for a Trainer http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/01/shopping-for-a-trainer/ http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/01/shopping-for-a-trainer/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:58:58 +0000 Guru http://fitnessgurunyc.com/?p=493

Shopping for a Trainer ]]> http://fitnessgurunyc.com/2009/01/shopping-for-a-trainer/feed/ 0 Oooooooooh………Lawson and Michael are back on the microphones with a great new podcast about shopping for a personal trainer. There are so many trainers out there vying for your dollars. You want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. Follow our simple checklist and you’ll end up working with the person who is best for you. Enjoy! Shopping for a Trainer Oooooooooh………Lawson and Michael are back on the microphones with a great new podcast about shopping for a personal trainer. There are so many trainers out there vying for your dollars. You want to make sure you get the most bang [...] The Fitness Guru 8:00 health,fitness,nutrition,exercise,guru,weight loss,strength,trainer,gym no