Glutes and Core Workout (Gym Video)

I thought I would film today’s workout while I was at the gym. I posted the video right below. I did the following strength training exercises and targeted my core and glute muscles. Perform each exercise at home or while at the gym for a total of 3 sets each. Make sure to take a…

3 Healthy Fitness Snack Recipes

For today’s blog post, I chose to share three snack recipes from my Fearless Fitness ebook. One of these recipes is of Lebanon’s famous Hummus, the other two recipes are super healthy and include a Fruity Greek Yoghurt recipe and teach you how to make a creamy protein shake. All of these recipes can be…

How to be Efficient in a Crowded Gym (Q&A)

When are gyms in Beirut the most crowded? In Beirut, peak times for training are weekdays from 8-11AM and from 5-8 PM. This is the universal rush hour period for gyms and Beirut is no exception. Equipment tends to be hard to access at this time (yes, cardio equipment and mats also included). When is…

Beginner Fat Loss Cardio Ideas (Video)

Here is a short video of me explaining some of my favorite workouts for fat loss. As a rule of thumb, try to limit the total amount of cardio that you perform to 3-4 times a week so that you can progress with your strength training routine. I recommend trying any of these cardio routines…

Three Lower Body Exercise Variations (Video)

In today’s demonstration video, I demonstrate proper form of three lower body exercises and show different ways of performing them. Among these exercises are the squat, bridge and adductor. These exercises mainly target the gluteus muscle, the adductor and the hamstrings. The video is posted below: The variations in the demonstration are not technically difficult,…

Female Hypertrophy: Beginner FAQ

What is Hypertrophy?  Hypertrophy describes the process of fat loss and muscle gain. Specifically, it describes the physical process of lifting weights that results in an improved appearance.  What is the difference between hypertrophy and training for strength? Ideally, the two processes should complement each other rather than be seen as polar opposites.  Hypertrophy consists…

Fearless Fitness Nutrition Ebook (Free)

The Fearless Fitness Nutrition Ebook is the second part of my Fearless Fitness series designed for Middle Eastern women. The first one was an exercise guide, this one is a healthy nutrition guide. While I did create this guide with women as my target audience, men can also try out the recipes and benefit from…

How to Set and Achieve your Fitness Goals (Video)

I thought that I would address concerns about setting goals and objectives within the fitness domain.  While exercise in Lebanon tends to have a rep as being purely a vanity thing, I thought that addressing the goal-setting part of fitness, you can start to see it as more nuanced and varied.   My belief is that…

Health-Conscious Guide to Fitness Supplements

Not all supplements are equated equal. While there are varying definitions of what fitness and a healthy lifestyle looks to one person, I’m sure that we can agree that fitness should be adding value to your life, and not taking away from that. So let’s start by addressing whether supplements can be generalised upon, clearly,…

5 Minute Mobility Routine (Video Tutorial)

Hey guys. I created a 5 minute mobility routine that can be performed before your workout or simply to get movement during the day. Try this routine if you want to improve your squat depth, to relieve tight hips and lower back or simply just to improve flexibility and joint function. The routine consists of…