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 […]
No Gym? No Problem! The Build-Muscle-in-an-Elevator Routine
You’re traveling and your hotel doesn’t have a gym? You’re broke and can’t afford a gym membership? You want to be as independent as possible in your muscle building journey? No problem. If you can move, you can build muscle. You don’t need any equipment to get bigger and stronger. Get rid of the notion […]
The Best Cardio for Weight-Loss
What type of cardio is best for weight loss? How do you incorporate cardio into your fitness program? When is the best time to do cardio and how do you make sure it serves your long-term goals? Endurance training for many still represents the Holy Grail for weight reduction. Anytime someone decides to trim down […]
The Beginner’s 10 Step Guide to Physical Badassery
Though I try and make my articles universally approachable and useful, I’ll be the first to admit that the advice is often geared towards advanced athletes. But I haven’t forgotten about you my hungry, up-and-coming contenders. This one is for you. If you’re just starting out, I feel your discontent with the mainstream fitness and […]
Optimal Training Frequency: How Often Should You Train?
How often should you train for optimal results? 4, 5, 7 times a week? It depends. What are your goals? Athletic performance? Muscle-gain? Weight-loss? Sheer sexiness? If you’re training strictly for performance, a higher frequency is justifiable. Look at professional athletes for instance. They train multiple times a day to hone their skills (granted, most pro’s […]