Do you find yourself doing the same workout over and over again? Believe me – you’re not alone! It’s human nature to seek routine and familiarity. I can see why. It feels fantastic to be comfortable and confident with your … continue reading
Cell phones certainly have made life a lot easier and more convenient in many ways. And, as technology continues to improve, it’s been playing a much bigger role in helping people live a healthy lifestyle. There are apps for absolutely … continue reading
Ever think about competing in the world of bodybuilding? I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t. After graduating college, I made a goal to go to the gym every day after work. My goal wasn’t to physically look good though, … continue reading
I pride myself on being a lifelong natural athlete. But building muscle naturally takes time! Under optimal conditions, you can expect to gain anywhere from 1-2 pounds of muscle a month. However, the reality is closer to 1lb a month. … continue reading
Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain muscle mass there’s one serious component you can’t neglect when hitting the gym for a morning workout – fuel. Training in the morning in a fasted can cause muscle breakdown and leave your body depleted of energy and power. Here’s how you can keep those gains without having to scarf down a meal. continue reading
Variable resistance training, or VRT, has been a fixture in powerlifting for decades. In this context, VRT specifically refers to resistance training with elastic bands or chains attached to a barbell, mostly in the squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises. … continue reading
Due to the unique energy demands of strength and endurance based sports, athletes who participate in these activities have different carbohydrate requirements needed to fuel optimal performance. Aerobic endurance athletes and those who train for 60 minutes or more a … continue reading
Often during my early morning runs, I find myself contemplating the important things in life. How good I must look when I run, how delicious that bowl of lucky charms is going to taste for breakfast, should I wear pants … continue reading
Without Question, Nothing Is More Empowering Than A Skin-Splitting Pump. Often described as one of the greatest feelings that can be achieved in the gym; the pump engorges muscles with blood giving them an enlarged, rock hard appearance, makes every … continue reading
You’ve seen this motto since you were in high school. You may have even perfected the training and eating part, but what about sleep? How can it affect your body? How many hours do you need? In the past few … continue reading
