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Welp, apparently something about my recent article for US News & World Report resonated with all of you out there..it became the most popular article on the entire US News & World Report site last week!

While I’d like to think it was due to my stellar writing, I’m sure that was not the case. The article explained why going “balls-to-the-wall” every time you work out is not a good idea; whether you are just trying to start an exercise habit or are a seasoned, or even competitive, lifter.

Go figure: Tell people not to exercise hard and you become Mr. Popularity!

I do think my message was missed by a few out there however. I doubt those who didn’t understand my message actually read the article, but regardless, for purposes of clarity, I’ll explain exactly what I meant, and what the haters got wrong.

First, the haters:

Oh, where to start… While I’m sure both of these 19 year old kids who clearly know everything and have already figured out the world (I mean who hasn’t by the time you left your parent’s house just over a year ago!?), they definitely haven’t spent one second understanding the premise of all training: exercise periodization. Periodization simply means changing what you do over time so you incrementally progress without harming yourself. Training intensity is one of the most crucial components of periodization. But, look, with Jason and Andrew’s pearls of wisdom, who needs science?

And contrary to what Andrew believes, EVERY Mr. Olympia, World’s Strongest Man competitor, and powerlifting record holder used the science of periodization, including varying intensity (which can include changing loads, sets, reps, rests, to name a few parameters) to ultimately dominate and destroy and “game day.”

Moral of the story:

1. Never place important decisions about your wellbeing in the hands of a 19 year old (unless it is a real-life Doogie Howser)

2. Never defer to the “wisdom” of internet trolls when it come to — well, anything!

Happy training!

If you’re tired of plateaus and injury, contact me for online fitness and fat loss coaching.

And, as always, hit me up on Twitter with any feedback or questions! @jeffhalevy

The Guaranteed Results Workout (Free Plan)

April 28, 2015

A few months ago I got a call from across the pond (no, not New Jersey). London was calling: After Halevy Life was featured twice in a row in Daily Mail (UK), Women’s Heath UK wanted to dig in to just how we get the results at Halevy Life that allow us to offer “Fitness Guaranteed” — the only results-guaranteed-or-your-money-back offer of its kind in the industry.

While I wasn’t able to give away the whole kit and caboodle, I did provide a pretty kick-ass, magazine friendly version of what a Halevy Life client might go through.

The editors at Women’s Health were so intrigued that they tried it themselves, and…

They lost an average of 11lbs of fat!

For a limited time you can try the workout yourself HERE or for a more customized approach, contact me for online fitness and fat loss coaching.

As always, hit me up on Twitter with any feedback or questions! @jeffhalevy

These Three Things Will Kill Your Gym Results

April 16, 2015

I’ve been in the fitness industry for ten years now and I’vel earned a lot, un-learned a lot, and I am still learning.

But there are certain things that I believe will sabotage your results at the gym — besides that bacon double-cheeseburger.

I captured these three big no-no’s in a series for US News & World Report. Here are all three installations:

1. DOING TOO MUCH

2. DOING TOO LITTLE

3. DOING STUPID THINGS

Hit me up on Twitter with any feedback or questions! @jeffhalevy

New Three-Part Exercise Series for U.S. News & World Report (Day Three)

April 15, 2015

Check out the final installment, Part 3, of my new three-part series for U.S. News & World Report: “Are You Guilty of These Gym Results Wreckers?”

Yesterday’s post covered doing too little at the gym…but that doesn’t necessarily mean skimping on your workout; it may even include some of the high intensity interval training we’ve all grown to love and *cough* Crossfit *cough*.

Today, as if the gif wasn’t enough of a hint, it’s doing stupid things.

READ THE FINAL INSTALLMENT:
DOING STUPID THINGS

(And of course I don’t mean anything you’re doing!) :)

New Three-Part Exercise Series for U.S. News & World Report (Day Two)

April 14, 2015

Gym Fail Check out Part 2 of my new three-part series I am writing for U.S. News & World Report: “Are You Guilty of These Gym Results Wreckers?”

Yesterday’s post covered doing too much at the gym (sound like someone you know?) :)

Today’s focus swings entirely to the polar opposite: Doing too little.

I think it might surprise a few folks, from those who do high intensity interval training to the cardio bunnies on the ellipticals.

And be sure to check out tomorrow’s installment about doing stupid things. (Stop worrying; I didn’t name names.)

New Three-Part Exercise Series for U.S. News & World Report (Day One)

April 13, 2015

Gym Fail Check out a new three-part series I am writing for U.S. News & World Report: “Are You Guilty of These Gym Results Wreckers?”

It will cover the three biggest mistake people make in the gym that are likely sabotaging their results. And I’ll be honest; I’ve made all three of these mistakes. No one is immune, but being aware can certainly help change the way you train and get you much better results at the gym!

And be sure to check out tomorrow’s installment about the pitfalls of doing too little.

Tone Your Entire Body With Just Seven Treadmill Moves

October 23, 2014

Jeff Halevy TODAY Show Fitness Expert Check out this video I did for Self.com for a quick, fun, total-body workout using only the treadmill!

Twitter Response: Cardio, Intermittent Fasting & Gaining Muscle

October 11, 2013

You ask, @jeffhalevy responds: Cardio, Intermittent Fasting & Gaining Muscle

@DavidOltmans @MormonBradPitt @MyDopeyIdea @DragonaGustinXS

Getting over addiction, depression, illness, and financial ruin

September 30, 2013

Watch this guest spot on my network’s show “Over The Hump” where I give up the details on my past and getting over addiction, depression, illness, and financial ruin:

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