I was over-dieted. Hungry, cold, tired. I had been chasing a sixpack for months. But in contrast to today, I had no idea what I was doing. At that point, my food intake had been so low for so long, that every extra step, every rep, every conversation was a challenge. My energy levels were nearing […]
Don’t Train Like A Bodybuilder
I was never a proponent of high frequency, bodybuilding style training. Ask the top physiques in the game, however, and they’ll tell you to train 6-7 days a week, often twice per day, and here I go advocating a measly 2-4 workouts/ week. Am I trying to keep you from reaching your full potential or am I […]
Lower Stress Right Now With These 6 Strategies
“It’s holiday season. Why write an article about stress now, Victor?” Simple. For many this is the most stressful time of the year. I remember watching this episode of the Simpsons (that was over 15 years ago when the Simpsons were the pinnacle of TV entertainment) where Homer struggled to make ends meet, working multiple […]
Eat Like A Champion – The Athlete’s Diet
We look at athletes as these perfect specimens, the peak of divine creation. Their performances inspire and entertain us. We want to be like them, see the world through their eyes, and do the things they do, or at least take a couple of snapshots with them to show off on social media. As superhuman […]
The Ultimate Performance Nutrition Protocol
If you’ve ever been involved in athletics or fitness, you’ve likely experimented with workout nutrition at some point. A banana eaten before the gym, a bottle of orange-colored sugar water sipped throughout practice, even that protein bar you ate on your way home after chest day. And while you probably never thought twice about it, […]
