Kettlebell Swings for Filipino HIIT: The Caloric Burn Numbers That Actually Matter
A client of mine, a nurse working nights at Sharp Chula Vista, told me she didn't have 45 minutes for cardio between her shift and getting h…
How to Create a Filipino-Style Workout Split for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain
Creating an effective workout split for fat loss and muscle gain requires a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.…
5 HIIT Workout Routines for Filipino-American Fitness Beginners
A client of mine, Marites, texted me on a Monday morning: "Coach, I did 45 minutes on the treadmill Saturday, ate normal all weekend, and I …
Advanced Periodization Training for Filipino Fitness: A 4-Week Microcycle Plan for Muscle Growth and Fat Loss
Jun, one of my longtime online coaching clients in San Diego, texted me in March with the same complaint I hear from half the Filipino guys …
The Beginner Hypertrophy Program for Filipino Guys Who Skipped Gym Class
You grew up eating sinaing and watching your dad come home from a long shift, sitting down to a bowl of kanin before anything else. Nobody i…
Volume vs Intensity: What Hypertrophy Research Actually Says
The volume versus intensity debate has its own subreddits, coaching camps, and YouTube channels devoted to it. High-volume advocates run 20 …
The Push Pull Legs Split Most San Diego Lifters Get Wrong
Walk into any commercial gym in San Diego on a Monday or Tuesday — Equinox in UTC, VASA in Miramar, any 24 Hour Fitness between Pacific Beac…