There’s always that one guy who eats junk food all day while staying lean year-round. You, on the other hand, eat “clean” but can’t seem to keep the weight off. Why is that? Meet Mark Haub, Professor of Human Nutrition at Kansas State University. In an effort to prove that energy balance is the determining […]
Who Can You Trust in the Fitness Industry?
Who can you listen to? Who can you go to for unbiased fitness information? Me? “I trust you Victor!” I’m flattered. But at the same time, I feel sorry for you. I know if you trust me just because I have a cool website, or because you think I’m utterly handsome, or simply out of […]
Survival of the Fittest
“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” – Theodosius Dobzhanski What is the purpose of our existence? What have we been put on this earth to do? And where does fitness fit in the picture? Summer is just around the corner and you want to get lean and look sexy in […]
Why are You Tired and Listless All The Time?
Another one of those days… You can barely lift your arm to hit the snooze button on your phone. After several attempts to smack your phone into submission, you drag yourself to the coffee machine to get somewhat ready for the day. You’re up but you’re not really awake, not really there. After lunch you […]
How to Destroy Plateaus and Reach Your Genetic Potential
I’ve experienced regular setbacks on my fitness journey. Strength progress would come to a halt in an almost interval like manner. Muscle gain stalled inexplicably despite maximum effort, a seemingly perfect diet, and boundless enthusiasm. I’ve learned to deal with these setbacks over the years (somewhat). But at the same time, I wanted to pin […]