Will Lifting Weights Help You Lose Fat?
Many people want to lose fat—so will weight training help them do it? Yes! Lifting weights is a great way to burn fat, but here’s…
5 Tips for Better Arms
“How do I get better arms?” We get this question all the time. Sometimes it’s from people who are looking to build muscle in their…
What to do now that the CrossFit Open is done?
The past 3 weeks at Westchester Fit have been epic. The 2023 CrossFit Games Open has come and gone and as with every other year,…
Building Strength After 40: Yes, You Can!
Can you build strength after 40? Absolutely! Many people think that we get weaker as we get older. And it’s true that we’ll all experience…
What’s the Best Exercise for Abs?
The best exercise for abs—everyone wants to know as spring and summer roll around. Here’s the short answer: There is no single best exercise, but…
AMA: How often should I attempt a PR?
On this week’s AMA (ask me anything) a client posed the following question, “How often should I attempt a PR?” First we should explain what a…
4 Ways for Hard Gainers to Build Muscle
People join gyms for various reasons. IHRSA is an organization which tracks global and domestic trends within the health and fitness space. A 2021 study compiled…
AMA – I’m new to this whole nutrition thing, where do I start?
A client recently asked me, “Chris, I’m new to this whole nutrition thing, where do I start?” What a great thought provoking question. But in typical…
Who should sign up for the CrossFit Open?
The CrossFit Games open is the premier event in most CrossFit gyms around the world. Coming into its 12th season, the open is an online workout…
3 Tools to Live a Healthier Life
Over the past 10 days I’ve sat down and spoken with at least 30 people regarding the new year and their goals. Everyone wants a fast…