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With the release of GAIN 3.0, we’ve introduced several advanced “Expansion Packs” — goal-oriented training approaches and exercises that turn out quick results. As our pack selection continues to grow, we’d like to introduce the newest addition: The Advanced Crotch Pack.

Many personal trainers ignore the popular “crotch area”. But the truth is, the v-shaped gap between your legs is chock full of major muscles that need regular strength training. Our brand new pack targets your love quarters straight on with a series of high-intensity pulling and pushing motions. The inner-thighs and pelvic region are the fulcrum points of both love-making and general attention. Get this pack if you’re ready to turn the region below your belt into a steel showcase of muscularity.

Next up in the GAIN Fitness lab: The Happy April Fool’s Day Pack!

The GAIN team just returned from the IHRSA Fitness Convention down in Los Angeles. We saw endless rows of shiny new machines, fitness equipment, and toys that filled up the showroom floor. As I strolled down the aisles, I realized this is one of the major problems with today’s fitness industry.
REASON #1 YOU’RE NOT HITTING YOUR FITNESS GOALS: 
Too many fitness enthusiasts, or gyms for that matter, focus on acquiring the latest and greatest fitness PRODUCTS, and not on implementing intelligently designed PLANS. If you can’t get results with a good old-fashioned dumbbell, that $5,000 hydraulic machine (fitness model included) probably won’t do the trick either.
BUYING A FITNESS PRODUCT DOESN’T AUTOMATICALLY = RESULTS:
As a trainer, I often get asked, “What do you think of X product?” My reply is always the same, “It depends on the program behind it.”Whether it’s a band, ball, or something more cutting edge, resistance is resistance. You can get terrible results or great results with any of them — well, maybe not all of them — if you shake your weight more than twice, you’re simply playing with it. But it’s the plan that truly makes the difference.
A GREAT RECIPE BRINGS ORDINARY INGREDIENTS TO LIFE:
A good coach ensures you get the most out of your fitness products, whatever they may be. He assesses a client’s current status and goals, analyzes the tools they have access to, and designs a plan accordingly.Not everyone can afford to pay the top dollar for high quality private training. That’s why the GAIN app was created — to give consumers the much needed guidance they are lacking. It’s a digital personal trainer that gives you a focused plan of action. Think about it this way: Filling your shopping cart with a bunch of groceries is meaningless. It’s only when you get an awesome recipe from a top chef, and then follow it to the best of your abilities, that you create some culinary magic.
THE PRODUCT AND GAIN PLAN ALLIANCE:
Don’t misunderstand us. There are some phenomenal fitness products out there. As a matter of fact, GAIN was working hard behind the scenes, forging partnerships to eventually introduce you to some of these cool, new tools.What did these companies see as the value of the GAIN app? You should have seen their faces light up when we demo’ed it for them. We can give you targeted programs that will help their products actually produce RESULTS. The scammers are one thing, but the smart equipment manufacturers know that even a great product without a targeted plan is useless.

So are you still just wandering through the gym doors, considering what to do? Or buying infomercial products that are collecting dust?  Download the app, and get a GAIN Plan going today. You’ll thank us later.

Hangovers kill fitness routines. We hear about it all the time. You set aside an hour Saturday morning to work out, but that dehydrated dance-throb in your head buries you back under the covers.

It’s time to take charge. After a long night of drinking, you need to fight back. Sure, water and ibuprofen will take care of the headache. But you need something for the body ache, too. Which is exactly why we developed “The Morning After Workout”–an up-and-atomizer that keeps you fresh after a long night of elixirs.

Since we’re down @ SXSW this week, we figured it’s the perfect opportunity to unveil it. So if you’re hungover, plan on being hungover, or simply don’t like mornings, check out our new workout here:

DON’T LOOK LIKE THIS GUY:

Most people I see in the gym spend their time working on their “mirror muscles” (chest, abs, and chest again). But instead of creating that coveted beach body-look, these folks are actually accelerating the process of looking like a debilitated old person.
Think about it: We spend the majority of our day in the seated and slumped position; in front of a computer screen, driving, watching TV, eating, etc. All that slouching is making your mid-back muscles become chronically stretched, lengthened and weak.  The muscles of your chest and shoulders get tight, which inhibits proper functioning and optimum range of motion.The end result? Most of us are logging out at the end of the day a little more “hunchbacked” than we started.

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A guest blog post

During the many IM conversations we’ve been having with users recently, and one resounding question keeps popping up — “how do I get rid of my belly fat?!” The question comes in various forms, and is usually couched with “I’m not fat anywhere else, I just have a gut.”

Many people are genetically predisposed to store excess body fat in their midsection. And there’s no single magic bullet solution (despite the claims of some fitness and diet gimmicks), or way to spot target fat reduction.

We enlisted the help of fitness and nutrition expert Nate Miyaki to break it down as simply as possible (but not any simpler).  In our first ever guest blog post, Nate highlights the 5 most common factors that lead to the dreaded “Skinny-Fat Syndrome,” and suggests some ways to overcome it.

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By: Nate Miyaki

If you’re overweight, chances are you already know the main problems.  You eat too many calories, you choose too many refined and processed foods, and you don’t exercise enough.  The solution is simple — cut back on the junk, choose more natural foods, and exercise more.

But for some of us, our body composition problems are a little more complex.  Some of us remain soft, flabby, and hold stubborn fat in certain areas despite a regular exercise routine and a relatively “healthy” diet.  This is the dreaded Skinny-Fat Syndrome.

The problems and solutions lie within the details of your training and diet programs.

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