Dain Wallis
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Dain Wallis is a graduate of the Physical & Health Education program at Queen’s
University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada (BPHE, BA Health Studies). Dain is also a
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as well as a Precision Nutrition
certified nutrition coach (PN).

Passionate about the world of fitness and nutrition, Dain blogs daily at www.fitinafatworld.com and is an avid strength athlete, currently holding the Canadian Powerlifting Federation deadlift record in the 75kg class.

Blog Entries by Dain Wallis

Weight Training vs. Cardio: The Exercise Hierarchy

(23) Comments | Posted May 23, 2013 | 12:15 PM

I write a lot about nutrition and the benefits of lifting weights, but rarely touch on the subject of cardio. There are reasons for this:

1.I do not find cardio to be enjoyable.
2.Weight training has provided me with far superior results, both physically and aesthetically.
3.Weight training...

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Why Sugar Should Be Reclassified As a Drug

(17) Comments | Posted May 2, 2013 | 8:03 AM

I came across an interesting quote the other day and it really got me thinking: "If sugar were discovered today, it would unquestionably be listed as a controlled substance, and classified as a drug." I then came across this paper in my research, which essentially states my case....

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Why Pushing Yourself at the Gym Pays Off

(1) Comments | Posted April 15, 2013 | 12:40 AM

A few weeks ago I wrote an article on Why You're Getting Nowhere at the Gym, and How to Fix it. One of my key points was that most people don't challenge themselves enough with the amount of weight that they lift. People are seemingly happy to go...

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Amazing Eggs: Busting the Cholesterol Myth

(29) Comments | Posted March 30, 2013 | 8:37 AM

Spoiler alert! Eggs are not bad for your cholesterol, nor are they bad for your health. Feel free to take my word for it, or read on and hear why eggs are one of nature's greatest foods.

Wait, aren't eggs high in cholesterol?

Yes, eggs contain a...

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5 Simple Ways to Lose Fat

(4) Comments | Posted March 25, 2013 | 11:32 PM

There are many "Top 5" lists out there, but this list contains five simple habits that anyone can change with the right motivation. For anyone looking to burn a little extra fat, try implementing at least one of these strategies in your life. If you can eventually manage to incorporate...

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How to Eat Right With a Hectic Schedule

(4) Comments | Posted March 22, 2013 | 5:37 PM

I travel a lot, both professionally and personally, and although it is definitely more challenging to eat healthy on the road, it is far from impossible. Travel makes it easy for us to make excuses about our diets, but where there's a will, there's a way! Here are some tips...

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Why You're Getting Nowhere at the Gym and How to Fix it

(6) Comments | Posted March 13, 2013 | 8:17 AM

I often hear people complaining that they go to the gym but never see any results. The gym isn't a magical place where you can go and achieve results by osmosis -- trust me, I've tried -- but some people seem to treat it this way. Although everyone is different,...

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