Category: ADVICE
Oct, 06 2022
EXERCISE - ADVICE - AMBASSADORS

Progressive Overload and De-Load Week

After years of training and experimenting with many different workout approaches, I finally realized that there is only one approach to continuously building muscles. An approach that would guarantee a hypertrophy and strength, that is ...

Mar, 16 2022
ADVICE

HOW TO CONTROL BINGE-EATING: HUNGER AND SUGAR CRAVINGS AFTER A STRICT DIET?

Binge-eating disorder is a psychological condition that affects millions of people around the world. This disorder does not discriminate. It can occur in anyone, even those who follow a very strict diet. I would say ...

Jan, 11 2022
ADVICE

The Best Tips to Maintain Muscle While Losing Weight in a Caloric Deficit?

If your weightloss regimen includes resistance training and a calorie-reduced diet, the following strategies will help you hang onto – or gain – muscle while you shed pounds.GET ENOUGH PROTEIN:To maintain lean muscle, consume at ...

Jul, 13 2021
EXERCISE - ADVICE

5 Main Reasons to Take Matrix Amino BCAA Blend

As many athletes know, amino acids are the building blocks of protein. And, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the branched-chain amino acids (a.k.a. BCAAs). Many athletes take a BCAA supplement to maximize ...

Mar, 03 2021
NUTRITION - ADVICE

HOW TO AVOID MUSCLE CRAMPS

I'm sharing these tips to help you, along with other athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Lately I have been suffering with unusual muscle cramps, especially ab cramps, and I can tell you firsthand these bad boys ...

Aug, 25 2020
NUTRITION - ADVICE

Meal Prepping

So often I hear patients that are single tell me they eat most of their meals from a drive-through or convenient stores because they don’t know how to cook/prepare food for just themselves... I’ve always prepared ...

Aug, 06 2020
ADVICE

Is Bariatric Surgery a good option?

Hi there! I’m Katie Mae Dickerson.I’m a Registered Dietitian and I’ve dedicated my decade-long career to working with WLS patients.I am a huge advocate for bariatric surgery and I would hands down recommend ...

Jul, 03 2020
EXERCISE - ADVICE

Achieve Bigger Muscles

After years of experience and educating myself, here are my lesson learns, and key points to achieve a bigger muscular look:1. Stop going to failure on every set: One of the common mistakes ...

Jun, 24 2020
EXERCISE - NUTRITION - ADVICE

Size and Strength Training Program

Size & Strength Training Program    Peri-Workout Supplement Stack (These recommendations are based on a 200-lb male...feel free to adjust accordingly to your specific goals and needs): 20-30 Minutes Pre-Workout: 1 ...

Jun, 09 2020
ADVICE

Immune System, Health and Quarantine

Make sure your immune system is ready to mount a strong defense and keep you from getting sick. “The best strategy at this point is two-fold: both prevention of infection and strengthening the immune system. Here ...