The Fitness Lounge

Fact vs. Fiction: Filtering Out What's Real and What's Rumor

The fitness industry is riddled with "bro science" and "my uncle said..." stories that can create confusion around what's true and what's false. Oftentimes when we begin our journey's, we listen to people that we look up to because of their results but don't fully vet the information they give us. Nick and Ben want to lay a few things straight for you, and confirm a few things you might have already known.

Stubborn Muscles- How to Finally See Gains in Those Hard to Grow Areas

Most of us have run into a period of time in our journey where we cannot seem to grow a specific muscle or group of muscles. This stall can be frustrating and bothersome. Nick and Ben take a look at a few techniques that you can implement immediately to start seeing movement in your stubborn muscle groups.

DITL- Talking Meal Prep and Fat Loss w/ Bo Corley

In our premiere episode of Down in the Lounge, we speak with Bo Corley about his weight loss journey. Bo's incredible story is sure to inspire anyone who is looking to lose body fat, even if it's just a little bit. 

How to Maintain Proper Nutrition with a Busy or Unpredictable Schedule

One of the most difficult components of leading a healthy lifestyle is maintaining proper nutrition. Throw in the fact that most people lead very time-demanding lives and you have a recipe for under eating, eating junk foods, or sometimes not eating at all. Nick and Ben bring you some insights on how to navigate these rough waters so that you can reach your health and fitness goals.

Understanding What Body Fat Is and How to Control It

Are you struggling to get rid of body fat? Maybe it's a little, maybe it's a lot, but most of us want to look and feel better. Getting your body fat under control is not only vital to your health, but plays a major part in how we look aesthetically. Nick and Ben do a deep dive to help you understand some of the science behind losing body fat so you can get that body you've always dreamed of.

How to Get Back Into a Fitness Routine After a Long Break

Has it been a while since you've been able to put effort into your fitness? Getting back into the swing of things can be tough, especially if you feel like you've lost ground that you worked so hard to gain. No worries. Nick and Ben go in detail about how you should approach getting back in the game. Apply what they discuss, and you'll be back to where you were (and beyond) in no time.

Healthy vs Fit: What is The Difference?

Ever asked yourself "Can I be healthy and not fit?" Or vice versa? I mean sure, we all know we can be unhealthy and unfit, or healthy and fit. But are they one in the same? Nick and Ben tackle this head on providing examples of how you can determine what is considered healthy and what is considered fit.

How Fitness Impacts Every Aspect of Your Life, Whether You Know It or Not

Most everyone knows the obvious benefits of living a fit life: look & feel better. Right? What about other benefits that you can enjoy from living a fit life? Nick and Ben share some of their personal experiences with you in how fitness has improved many aspects of their life.

The Better Fat Burner: Weight Lifting vs. Cardio

So you're looking to shed off some extra body fat. But what's the fastest and most effective way to do it? Nick and Ben dive right into the middle of this question in order to shed some light on which will be the best method for you. 

Fads: Things That Are a Waste of Your Money $$

Nick and Ben want to help you save your money. In this episode they call out some of the fitness industries biggest money scams. Take a little bit of time to listen as it could save you lots down the road.