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Is Weight Loss Surgery My Only Option

By Coach Rob Regish / July 6, 2022 /
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Question I’m a big guy, 41 now and both my Dad and his brother died of heart attacks in their early 50’s. I don’t want to wind up like that, so considering something drastic. My Dr. said I need to lose at least 50lbs before he’ll perform bariatric surgery. I’ve dieted before but it always…

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Genetics of a Pro Bodybuilder

By Coach Rob Regish / June 29, 2022 /
Genetics of a Pro Bodybuilder

Question I just started training and my body is changing rapidly. What are the chances I have the genetics of a pro bodybuilder? Cuz that’s what I want to do with my life. Answer Having a son of my own, I’d never (almost never) discourage any young dreams or aspirations. People don’t realize the power…

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What We Learned From Louie Simmons

By Coach Rob Regish / June 15, 2022 /
What We Learned From Louis Simmons

By now, most of you have heard about the passing of legendary strength coach Louie Simmons. He was 74 years old, at the time of his passing. To be total honest, I wanted to take to social media right away to say…. Something. Unlike most of the deaths in the strength training community, this one…

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It Really Is About Health

By Coach Rob Regish / June 8, 2022 /
It Really Is About Health

Many of you listening (especially those in their teens and 20’s) probably train to look good. And why not? I always thought one of the coolest things about strength training was that if you didn’t like what you saw in the mirror, you could change it (within reason of course). But the human body is…

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