Lessons for an Impending NFL Free Agent First impressions – you only get one. Unless you’re a high draft pick or have a large body of work, you need to approach each invite or combine as your Super Bowl. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impression and display the work you’ve put in…. Read more »
If you lift weights and use any form of social media, you might, kind of, maybe, know what IIFYM is. My guess is that you probably see a picture of ice cream with a Pop-Tart® and #IIFYM at least 15 times a day. What does it all mean? Because it’s ambiguous in nature, everyone seems… Read more »
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I promised more short blogs so… The bench press. It’s a staple in most people’s routines even though it’s highly overrated and has mainly become an “ego” or measuring stick lift. How much can you bench, bro? If you lift weights, you have probably been asked this question a thousand times. Here are a few… Read more »
How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Enough is enough. Somewhere between ridiculous supplement company recommendations and broscience cooler talk, protein intake has gotten out of hand. Recently, I saw a contest preparation “coach” in my area post a picture of his client’s diet. He was having 500 grams of protein per day. That isn’t… Read more »
I’m pretty beat up. I have a history of back/neck issues, shoulder surgery and I recently partially tore my tricep. Fun stuff. Anyway, if you have been an athlete or weight-lifter for long enough, you understand that injuries are a part of this. How can you prevent this from impeding progress in the gym? First,… Read more »
Interview with the King of Aesthetics – Frank Zane As I drove up a long, winding hill in beautiful La Mesa, California, I couldn’t help but be a bit nervous. I was about to interview and train with one of my idols, Frank Zane. Zane and Arnold were the two physiques that first got me… Read more »
The concept of embarking on any sort of a diet or structured nutrition plan is terrifying for most people. They envision hunger pangs, constant tracking, low energy, mood swings, and downright unhappiness. Sounds fun, right? No, actually it sounds like total fucking torture. Why do people do this to themselves? Frankly, they don’t know any… Read more »
Trying to lose a lot of fat or gain an appreciable amount of muscle is a difficult and long term battle. It’s like walking a 3 year old around New York City. How so you might ask? At first, it’s not so bad, the child (your body) is willing to listen and follow you (lose… Read more »
For those that “follow” this blog, I am going to start writing more short posts in addition to my longer articles. I am open to feedback and would appreciate any responses in terms of content you would like to see. For today… Muscle Gain vs. Fat Loss – All workouts are not created equal, training ≠… Read more »
In case you missed my feature article in Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Death To The Bulk And Cut, they have uploaded the full article on their website. In this article I share my disdain for the typical bulk (get fat) and then cut (get skinny) style of dieting. Instead, I offer a body recomposition plan where you… Read more »
Fasted Cardio for Fat Loss Interested in Intermittent Fasting? Grab my book on it here: Feast.Fast.Fit. – Train Your Body to Torch Fat, Build Muscle, and Never Diet Again Fasted Cardio for Fat Loss: Fasted exercise has been around for ages, even bodybuilders back in the day used to wake up and take a jog on… Read more »
In Part 1 of this series (Read Here), I discussed some mistakes I see women make with their programs, how much cardio to perform and what’s happening if you’re getting “bulky.” This time around I want to delve a little deeper into nutrition, talk about how detrimental the scale can be and give… Read more »
Interview With The King of Aesthetics – Frank Zane
Interview with the King of Aesthetics - Frank Zane As I drove up a long, winding hill in beautiful La ...
Intermittent Fasting and Cortisol
Intermittent Fasting and Cortisol Intermittent Fasting and Cortisol: This “article” started as a response to a Facebook thread I was ...
Intra-Workout Nutrition: Fat Loss vs. Muscle Gain
Intra-Workout Nutrition: Fat Loss vs. Muscle Gain The days of sipping on plain old water during workouts are long gone ...
Top 5 Best Tasting Protein Bars
Top 5 Best Tasting Protein Bars Sick of bland, dry, high calorie protein bars? So am I, so I tried ...
