I’ve had the pleasure and opportunity of coaching people from all walks of life, through training and nutrition programs both in person and online for over a decade. With that said, I’ve noticed a great deal of them are often misguided, disinformed, or uneducated when it comes to getting the body fat reduction results they desire. Especially where I’m currently located in Pittsfield, the largest city and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. In ... Read More »

Contrary to popular belief, metabolic rate (the rate at which metabolism takes place) does not vary much between the majority of the population (Donahoo et al. 2004). However, there is a considerable amount of variability in the number of calories burned per day through non-exercise activity (Levine et al. 2006). What is non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)? NEAT can be defined as everything we do that’s that is not sleeping, eating or sports-like exercise (Levine ... Read More »

WOMEN, I WROTE THIS FOR YOU If you’re a woman or a coach of one, who’s interested in body fat reduction, and you use the scale as a tool to track progress, it’s important to understand the bodyweight fluctuations that may occur across the menstrual cycle. Not being educated or aware of the phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) and the influence of hormonal changes throughout it, can cause monitoring and making fat loss results extremely ... Read More »

Here’s a quick two minute compilation of some of my in person clients training. Everyone in this video was filmed at the new place I just opened up in Pittsfield Ma. Any questions will be responded to on any of my social media platforms below. – Justin Instagram Snapchat: Justin Rivelli Facebook  YouTube Read More »

After over nine years of coaching people through training and nutrition programs, more than twelve years of practicing what I preach, and an entire life of wanting to help others, I have reached the point where I am able to do this in any way I choose, on my own terms. If you’re wondering what this means, it’s that I have recently opened up a local, evidence based, training and nutrition coaching facility in Pittsfield ... Read More »

Here’s a quick video consisting of over 20 good morning exercise variations. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks! – Justin Read More »

Here’s a sample, non traditional, training program and template I’ve created. If you receive any benefit from it, all I ask is that you either subscribe or leave a comment on my Youtube channel, like my Facebook page, or comment anywhere letting me know you’ve used this. If you give this a shot or have questions while you’re doing it just let me know. Thank you, and enjoy! Training Schedule Monday: Heavy Total Body Tuesday: ... Read More »

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I wanted to make this video skit for a while now, as I’ve received a lot of questions about AdvoCare lately. I’ll probably lose about 100 Facebook friends after this post, but you deserve to know the truth. If you have any questions at all, I will respond to you specifically. Thanks for watching! Also, I JUST GOT SNAPCHAT! @ justinrivelli  I’m delivering the most fitness value I can on the platform. Add me there ... Read More »