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 »
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 »
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 »
Tips and Myths For Women Who Lift: Part 1 Wait a second, why is some guy writing an article on how women should train? Well, I work with a ton of women clients, both online and in-person. I’ve coached young female athletes to those prepping for Bikini or Figure competitions. I also deal with a lot… Read more »
Low Carb is Stupid, Sometimes. Low-carbohydrate diets are still a popular topic in today’s health and wellness world as people continue to argue about the efficacy of this style of dieting. The two sides go back and forth spitting out generalizations and trying to tear the other ideology down. I’m not sure why people get… Read more »
Make sure you check out the April edition of Muscle Magazine which features an article of mine on whether or not you should use intra-workout carbohydrates. Don’t forget to get the April Muscle and Fitness as well and read why the bulk and cut diet should be put to death!
Make sure you check out the April edition of Muscle Magazine which features an article of mine on whether or not you should use intra-workout carbohydrates. Don’t forget to get the April Muscle and Fitness as well and read why the bulk and cut diet should be put to death!
Make sure you check out our very own, Fred Duncan’s, first article in Muscle and Fitness this month called “Death to the Bulk and Cut”. He details why the old bulking and cutting routine is no longer the way to go when trying to add muscle and shed fat. Make sure you check it out!
Make sure you check out my article in the latest Muscle and Fitness magazine featuring John Cena on the cover. I discuss why I hate the Bulking and Cutting diet and give a more effective alternative.
What is progression? Far too often I see coaches or trainers blindly add more weight, prescribe crazy exercises they found on youtube, or follow a random template they took from the internet. Put simply, they throw shit at the wall to see what sticks. Progression is built upon knowing what goal you want to accomplish… Read more »
5 Tips to Control Appetite Dieting sucks. No question about it. The hunger you experience is real and there is a plethora of delicious food everywhere you turn. Here are some useful tips for controlling appetite to reach your current physique goals. In Part 1 of this article series, I explored the role of food and… Read more »
Orginally posted at www.elitefts.net America, land of the free…and obese. While prescription drug companies continue to scramble for the miracle weight loss pill (that diet and exercise stuff isn’t fun), obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease rates continue to escalate. While nutrition gurus continue to argue on Facebook about “high carb versus low carb,”… Read more »
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