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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
If there is one thing that epitomizes fitness, it’s six-pack abs. A lean, toned, defined midsection is what separates the casual exercisers from the dedicated, and a six-pack is at the top of many exercisers’ wish lists. Unfortunately—and infuriatingly—six-packs can be elusive. Genetics plays a part, as does the right kind of abs training program and diet.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
Gold? Diamonds? Platinum? Kryptonite?! Forget about ‘em—the most valuable commodity on planet Earth is time. It’s something that’s almost impossible to buy, and that most people wish they had more of. That’s why lack of time is one of the most common excuses for skipping workouts (1). If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they were too busy to exercise, I’d probably be a millionaire.
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1 week ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
Summer’s coming, and that means one thing—it’s time to shed those winter layers and reveal all the hard work you’ve been doing in the gym. Hoodies and parkas are out, and T-shirts and tank tops are back!What’s that you say—you aren’t beach ready yet? That’s okay, I’m here to help. While building and sculpting muscle is usually a long-term process, you can still achieve great things if you dial in your training and diet and get really focused.
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2 weeks ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
As a successful veteran personal trainer, I work with most of my clients for months or even years at a time. That’s because fitness is not about quick fixes and overnight transformations—it’s a lifestyle. Consequently, whenever I begin working with a new client, I create programs that are designed for long-term use—12 weeks or more. Each plan evolves and develops to gently push the exerciser toward their ultimate fitness goal.
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2 weeks ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
A lot of personal trainers and fitness influencers are armchair experts—they talk a good game, and some even provide valuable advice, but they don’t put their money where their mouth is, and they don’t practice what they preach. In my opinion, that damages their credibility. After all, would you trust an auto mechanic whose own car won’t start, or a chef who doesn’t eat their own food? No—me neither.
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2 weeks ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
I’ve been helping people get fit, lose weight, and build strength and muscle for more than 30 years. As a veteran personal trainer, it’s my job to create training programs and diet plans designed to guide my clients to their ultimate fitness goals. From soccer moms to semi-pro athletes to the elderly—I’ve worked with them all!In most cases, my clients achieve their goals and everyone’s happy. I’ve lost count of how many positive referrals I’ve received from successful diet or workout outcomes.
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3 weeks ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
Before bodybuilding became a sport where mass matters most, competitors had much more athletic and arguably more aesthetically-pleasing physiques. Even heavyweights like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno still looked human. Compared to golden-era bodybuilders, today’s competitors look like they’re from another planet!Of all the old-school bodybuilders, Frank Zane was amongst the best.
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3 weeks ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
Ask most people to name the best leg exercise and there’s a good chance they’ll say squats. This makes a certain amount of sense as, according to fitness lore, squats are the king of exercises, right? However, as potentially powerful as squats are, there is more than one way to build strong, athletic, aesthetically pleasing legs. Squats are not the be-all and end-all of leg training!I’m a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience and a former powerlifter.
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4 weeks ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
I’m a veteran personal trainer with more than 30 years of experience. During that time, I’ve helped my clients achieve a wide range of goals—from getting fit after giving birth, to losing the weight they’ve gained during middle-age, to improving their athletic performance. However, while I love helping people improve their health and functionality, I also recognize that many exercisers just want to change how they look.
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1 month ago | 
fitnessvolt.com | Patrick Dale
Look around any gym and you’ll see people resting and relaxing between sets of intense exercise. This is part and parcel of strength training. In many cases, those resting lifters will be chatting with their workout partner, updating their social media, or just chilling out to pass the time. Related: How Long Should You Rest Between Sets? However, something you won’t see very often is lifters logging their training in a diary or notebook.
