About Connor Sellers

People mistakenly believe that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder only affects children. But there are many adults that can struggle with everyday tasks because of such a brain health issue. Fortunately, there are nootropic supplements that can help with all sorts of challenges with cognitive performance. To find out which ones work best, I teamed up with 13 clients, a dietitian, and a... Read more >

One of the most common mental health issues is social anxiety. And while there certainly are more severe forms of anxiety, it can still be a debilitating problem. As a personal fitness coach, I know that mental and physical health go hand-in-hand, and looking after your brain health is one of the most important decisions to make. To help readers and clients who suffer from social anxiety, I... Read more >

As a personal fitness coach, I often remind people that they need to make sure their brain is performing at its best in order to achieve fitness goals. And that’s precisely where nootropic supplements for mood and brain function come into play, as they can make a huge difference in your motivation and focus. Rather than fall for prescription smart drugs, our team decided to do some extensive... Read more >

I've been in the health and fitness industry for almost a decade, and I’ve seen clients struggling to reverse the damage caused by low testosterone levels. Male hypogonadism can have an impact on many areas of the body and mind, and understanding what to watch out for is a crucial aspect of preventing many health problems. So, I’ve spent six weeks reading relevant literature and worked with... Read more >

You can do everything right and still not lose weight because of poor sleep quality. A good night’s rest can make or break your weight loss progress. Fortunately, there’s a solution that could help you out: bedtime drinks that can help you fall asleep and burn fat at the same time. Over the course of a decade-long fitness career, I’ve compiled a list of bedtime fat-burning drinks that... Read more >

In my decade-long experience as a personal trainer, I’ve noticed that one of the common concerns among my aging clients is how to lose weight in their 30s. It's a valid concern for people in this age group who are either too busy with their lives or are struggling with their changing bodies and metabolism making it harder to lose weight. So I teamed up with our dietician to put together what... Read more >

Carter Rubin was the youngest male winner of the American reality talent competition - The Voice. People remember the 15-year-old Carter as the cute chubby kid with a fantastic voice in the Voice season 19. However, his recent appearance in season 21 revealed his body transformation and shocked almost everyone. And really, when I checked his before and after photos, I almost couldn’t... Read more >

In today’s highly competitive society, nootropics have gained a lot of popularity and are often used, even by healthy people, to improve cognitive functions. On the other hand, a lot of people think the effects of these smart drugs are overhyped or just a result of the placebo effect. Curious about this myself, I spent hours looking through various clinical trials, studies, and reviews and... Read more >

You might know Kevin James as the fat cop in “Mall Cop.” For the sequel, we expected him to get even bigger, but instead, we got a toned “Here Comes the Boom” Kevin James, who plays a high school science teacher and MMA fighter. Kevin James' weight loss journey intrigued us here at Total Shape, and as a seasoned fitness trainer, I can tell you that it's not an easy feat to achieve. So,... Read more >

In my long career as a fitness trainer, I've had many clients who struggle with belly fat. Recently, I’ve realized that there is a connection between low testosterone and belly fat. To understand the correlation in-depth, I consulted with a doctor friend and discussed my findings after weeks of research. In this article, I will explain how low testosterone can cause belly fat. Keep on... Read more >

Recently at Total Shape, we started discussing which top professional baseball players used steroids in the past. The list ended up being quite long, so we decided to narrow it down to the best baseball players who would have easily been inducted into the hall of fame if they hadn’t been exposed as PED users. We’ve also done thorough research to verify the information and create this list... Read more >

Testosterone is critical for muscle growth and many other performance-related functions, but that doesn’t mean building muscle is impossible with low testosterone. To educate my clients and readers on this particular topic, I compiled what I know from literature and my professional experience and discussed my notes with an endocrinologist. He also recommended a few more interesting papers on... Read more >