“To be a successful Olympic weightlifter my firm belief is that 50% is from the mind, 30% from sound technique and only 20% from power development.” – Tommy Kono, 6x world champion weightlifter and 2x Olympic gold medalist The placebo effect in athletes has been researched thoroughly. Give participants a placebo pill and tell them it’s […]
3-Step Guide to Mastering Cravings Once and for All
They come and go seemingly without warning. You’ve had your fair share of unpleasant experiences with them. Yet, even after carefully monitoring your habits and trying to avoid the usual pitfalls, they’re impossibly difficult to pin down, let alone resist. Cravings are a form of “selective hunger” that, regardless of physiological energy needs, lead […]
How Much Protein do You Really Need?
Protein (from Greek proteos= primary) is composed of amino acids which control a plethora of functions in the human body in structural capacity (i.e. muscle) and as enzymes, hormones, transporters and immunological boosters. Protein is, to put it bluntly, “responsible for just about anything” (Bier, 1999). This macronutrient, revered by bodybuilders, strength and endurance athletes around […]
Want Real World Strength? Get a Grip on Yourself
I will let you in on a little-known secret about building raw strength. Strong hands and a powerful grip transfer into real-world strength and performance unlike anything else. That’s right, forget about your bench numbers or how much you squat. If your grip strength is lacking you cannot ever hope to become truly strong. Train […]
How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
To quote myself from a past article: “For most people, undoubtedly, tracking calories is the best way to reach fitness and performance goals. It gives them the freedom to eat a variety of foods while staying on course. It also clearly demonstrates that food selection is not as important as food quantity when weight-loss is […]
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