Julian Arana, M.S.eD., NCSF-CPT
Certified Personal Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (56)
How to Lose "Skinny Fat"
Expert-backed exercises and dietary habits to help you turn fat into lean muscleDo you have “skinny fat”? No, it’s not a medical term, but it’s a common struggle for those of us who might be slim, but are still h...
How to Get Broader Shoulders: Strength Training & Diet Guide
Plus, how to dress and stand to look big and buff in the meantimeWide shoulders are a desirable physical trait for many people, especially men trying to appear broader and bigger. But how do you grow your shoulder muscle...
How to
Lose Weight from Your Face
Carrying excess weight in your face can be frustrating. Although it's not possible to lose weight only in your face, losing weight in general may help to slim your face. There are also helpful lifestyle changes you can m...
How to
Lose 10 Pounds in a Month
Losing 10 pounds in a month in a healthy way can improve your confidence and set you on a path toward a healthier lifestyle. If you have the right mindset, it's totally possible for you to lose the weight and start feeli...
How to Burn Fat and Build Muscle to Achieve a Lean, Ripped Physique
Follow these simple tips to start looking shredded in just a few weeks For a lot of people, having a lean, sculpted physique ranks pretty high on the list of goals that seem unattainable. Losing weight and building lean ...
Burn 200 Calories with These Short Exercises
Expert-backed tips to help you burn calories and feel goodBurning 200 calories is a great daily goal: it can help you stay in shape, and it’s an achievable goal for people who can't always dedicate time to a long worko...
How to
Burn 500 Calories
Losing weight can seem like a daunting challenge, but it's all about burning more calories than you take in. If you can add up enough physical activity to burn an extra 500 calories per day, you'll lose about per week, ...
How to Properly Cut Weight & Get Shredded After Bulking
Follow our expert workout and nutrition tips for safely burning fat If you’ve gone through a bulk cycle of building muscle and eating a surplus of calories, then cutting will help you lose any fat you gained along the...
How to
Do a Glute Targeted Bulgarian Split Squat
The proper form and technique for this glute-centric exerciseBulgarian split squats (BSS), a single-leg exercise that uses the glutes, quads, and core, are an essential exercise to grow and strengthen the gluteal muscles...
How to Get Smaller Thighs: 14 Ways to Tone Your Legs
Work your way to slimmer thighs with simple routinesWant to slim down your thighs so you can shimmy into any outfit? It’s definitely a confidence booster to have toned legs, so we’re here to help out on your weight l...
How to
Do Pull Ups Without a Bar
Just because you don't have a pull up bar at home or access to a gym doesn't mean you can't do pull ups or work out your back! There are plenty of things you can find around your home or outside to do pull ups on instead...
How to
Lose Weight in 4 Months
Giving yourself four months to lose weight is a significant amount of time. You'll be able to lose a considerable amount of weight and make great progress on your weight and health goals. In addition to weight loss, a fo...
How to
Get Thinner Thighs
If you're dreaming of slim, trim thighs, you're not alone! While there's not a lot you can do to lose weight from just your thighs (since you can't spot-burn fat), eating healthy and exercising can help you slim down ove...
How to
Lose Upper Body Fat
Losing fat from the upper half of your body requires a few different approaches. You’ll need to do some cardio workouts to burn fat. Exercise your chest and arms and your back to emphasize your muscles and get rid of p...
How to
Get Big Muscles Using Dumbbells
If you’re looking for big muscles, dumbbell workouts are a phenomenal way to go. While most people picture someone doing bicep exercises with dumbbells, you can actually incorporate dumbbells into a variety of exercise...
How to Get Rid of Apron Belly
Learn what steps to take to eliminate apron belly (and keep the weight off for good)If you’ve recently given birth or just lost or gained a lot of weight, you might be dealing with what’s known as “apron belly,” ...
How to
Lose a Pound a Day
Losing weight can be a long, frustrating process. In order to lose weight in a healthy way, most doctors recommend losing no more than in a week. However, if you absolutely must shed a few pounds in a few days, you may ...
How to
Perform Assisted Pull Ups
Bodyweight pull-ups are difficult exercises that really test the strength of your back and arms. If you can't do a pull-up, however, you may be able to do an assisted pull-up, either by using exercise bands or by using a...
How to
Tone Legs While Sitting
If you work while sitting down, you might spend a large part of your day immobile. However, just because you work from a desk doesn’t mean you can't get some exercise in! There are a variety of workouts you can do whil...
How to
Do Pike Push Ups
If you're looking to increase strength, muscle mass or both in your shoulders and arms, push-ups are a great exercise to do. There are a few varieties of push-ups you can try that work your arms in slightly different wa...
