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Obi Obadike, M.S., is a three-time Telly Award-winning TV host and the coauthor, along with actor Morris Chestnut, of "The Cut: Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 10 Days and Sculpt Your Best Body." Obadike has trained Chestnut and other celebrity clients such as Steve Harvey, Stephen A. Smith, and Charlie Ebersol.

Obadike holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Phoenix (Phoenix, Arizona), as well as nutrition specialist and fitness trainer certifications from ISSA. He also sits on ISSA's fitness certification board.

In 2014 he was recognized as the sixth most influential fitness expert on the web by Dr Oz's sharecare.com site. In 2019 he was recognized as one of the most influential fitness and health experts by IndustryWired magazine.

Along with being a celebrity trainer and author, Obadike's media pursuits have been far-reaching. He has co-hosted the nationally syndicated health TV show "Lifestyle Magazine" since 2014. In 2015, he co-hosted the reality-competition series "Sweat Inc." on Spike TV. He has authored numerous fitness articles for print and web, graced more than 50 fitness magazine covers, and appeared on most of the major daytime talk shows.

Obadike offers a virtual online body transformation program called Perfect Anatomy Online Training.

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What's a Healthy, Lean, Sustainable Body-Fat Percentage?

There's a very good reason it's hard for athletes to stay ripped year-round! If you're looking for a healthy-but-lean year-round body-fat level to aim for, here's your guide!

Published on: Mar 12, 2021
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Can I Set Realistic Weight-Loss Resolutions?

For New Year's resolutions you can make good on, follow these simple steps.

Published on: Jan 8, 2021
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Much Weight Will You Lose on the Whole30® Diet?

Can the Whole30® diet work for you? The Ripped Dude has the details on the eating plan that has the fitness world buzzing!

Published on: Dec 3, 2020
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Much Weight Can You Lose in 12 Weeks?

One of the biggest enemies of weight loss is unrealistic expectations. Learn how much weight you can reasonably expect to lose in 12 weeks.

Published on: Oct 6, 2020
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Do I Go from Lean to Ripped?

Lean and ripped are similar but not identical. Learn the difference, as well as what it takes to get your body all the way to ripped.

Published on: Sep 10, 2020
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Do I Avoid Packing on Unwanted Pounds at Home?

Stuck at home and gaining weight? Try these at-home workouts with minimal equipment, and lay off the junk food!

Published on: Jul 9, 2020
Ask the Ripped Dude: Why Is Weight Loss So Hard?

Having trouble sticking with a diet? Don't let these common roadblocks keep you from reaching your goals.

Published on: Mar 18, 2020
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Much Weight Loss Is Dangerous?

Trying to lose too much weight too quickly can put you back at square one.

Published on: Jan 30, 2020
What the Heck Is Tabata Training?

What is Tabata training, and should you be working it into your program?

Published on: Jan 17, 2020
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's An Effective Bodyweight Workout?

I want to implement bodyweight exercises into my training program. Do you have a good bodyweight workout?

Published on: Jul 30, 2016
Macro Ratios For Weight Loss From The Ripped Dude

Obi Obadike, M.S. answers the question "Is there a magical macronutrient ratio for fat loss?" in this post from Ask The Ripped Dude.

Published on: Jul 30, 2016
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Can I Improve My Shoulders?

Nothing kills a great silhouette like slumpy shoulders. Build a pair of caps you can be proud of with this workout routine.

Published on: Mar 10, 2014
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Way To Stay Ripped Year Round?

Staying in shape 365 days per year can be a challenge, but if you can break out of the gain/loss cycle, it's one you can conquer.

Published on: Feb 2, 2014
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Can I Get Abs Like Morris Chestnut In 'The Best Man Holiday?

At age 44, actor Morris Chestnut dropped 33 pounds to make his abs visible. You can too with his balanced midsection workout.

Published on: Dec 18, 2013
Ask The Ripped Dude: What Are The Best Post-Workout Static Stretches?

We get it, stretching might not be at the top of your post-workout routine, but it should be. Learn about the most important limb-strengthening holds.

Published on: Nov 26, 2013
Gunnar Knows Best: Gunnar Peterson's 6 Must-Read Fitness Tips!

Carving a movie-worthy body is about more than working hard. It's about working smart. Here's how top trainer Gunnar Peterson comes down on six fitness topics that have us all talking!

Published on: Nov 21, 2013
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Can I Improve My Vertical Jump?

Does your vertical jump fall short? Learn how to reach higher and propel forward with these workout tips!

Published on: Nov 18, 2013
Ask The Ripped Dude: 'How Can I Chisel My Chest?'

Is your chest sunken rather soaring? No worries! Learn the key to building primo pecs with this chest-contouring workout.

Published on: Nov 6, 2013
Ask The Ripped Dude: ''How Can I Get A Great Cardio Workout Indoors?''

Waking up for a morning run is never easy, especially when it's cold outside. Instead of trudging through an hour-long workout, opt for this cardio-based, calorie-blasting routine you can do from home.

Published on: Oct 2, 2013
Ask The Ripped Dude: ''How Much Muscle Can I Put On Naturally?''

With all the gimmicks and mixed messages about muscle mass, it can be hard to discern fact from fiction. Learn how much you can expect to put on naturally and what you can realistically expect in terms of gains.

Published on: Aug 28, 2013

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