“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 […]
From Hardgainer to Muscle Building Machine
How come some lifters end up on magazine covers while some look like they never touched a weight in their lives? Well apart from the obvious fact that an increasing amount of athletes (professional or not) resort to abusing illegal substances, there’s much more to it than you think. But before we start, let me make […]
The Diet Wars: What’s The Best Way to Eat for Health and Performance?
A large percentage of the world population is overweight and (as a result) suffering from chronic health issues. What we’re doing right now is obviously not working for us. People are getting fatter and sicker despite paying more attention to their diets than ever before in human history. We spend astronomic amounts of money on […]
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 […]
Counting Calories: A Flawed Concept?
“Counting calories doesn’t work for me, Victor.” Really? For most people, undoubtedly, tracking calories is a surefire way to reach their weight-loss goals. It also clearly demonstrates that food selection is not as important as food quantity when weight-loss is the prime objective (read). Doesn’t matter if you base your diet on strictly “clean” or “healthy” […]