Maximizing Human Potential since 2015
I said it before and I'll say it again. If you're giving up social events and gatherings in an effort to get that ripped beach body, you're doing it wrong. Fitness should enrich your life, not take away from it. If you don't find pleasure in your … [Continue reading]
I was 24 years old. At that point in my life, I spent the majority of my time training or thinking about training. My days revolved around Muay Thai training, strength and conditioning work, watching Two and a Half Men and trying to eat a … [Continue reading]
Strength plateaus will inevitably emerge on your road to a stronger, leaner, better body. On paper you know how to deal with them, but when facing the bar your knowledge will not help you move the weight. It's just you and the weights now. And you … [Continue reading]
I'm frequently blown away by the misguided advice handed out by institutions, experts and well-meaning consumers. The glycemic index of food is a prime example. Introduced by Dr. David Jenkins (back in 1981), the glycemic index is a tool to help … [Continue reading]
For serious strength gains and elite athletic performance, compound, multi-joint exercises such as squats, push and pull-ups reign supreme. These movements recruit more muscle fibers and thus provide a greater stimulus for adaptation. In addition to … [Continue reading]
