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Grip strength is a sign of masculinity. What’s the first thing you notice about someone when you shake hands with them? The firmness of their handshake. If we’re talking in … Continue Reading A simple, old school & fun way to build a monster grip!
Whether you like calisthenics, whether you respect them, whether you rate them, whether you snub them, you cannot deny their significance in the fitness world. Many classic bodyweight movements are … Continue Reading Improving bodyweight movements in minimal time?
Contrary to De La Soul, three isn’t the magic number anymore; it’s five now. And not just 5, you must multiply it by itself. What do we get? 5×5 5×5’s … Continue Reading Pearls of wisdom: 5×5 workouts (Stronglifts etc)
This is a piggyback from a post I made a few months back, which was intended to educate, or at least cause people to re-evaluate how they spend their beloved … Continue Reading MORE things to never do in the gym if results are your thing
Toning is a funny word because it isn’t really all that singular. It’s a word usable in multi-contexts; skin tone, tone of music, tone of voice and…….to “tone” your body … Continue Reading ‘Toning’ – a viable goal? Or mythical term?
Gym going is an investment of time. You’re committed and pretty dedicated. I’m not referring to the casual, “I’ll go if I fancy it” once a month attendee. No, I … Continue Reading Things you really shouldn’t do in the gym if results are your thing…..
Bodyweight training is cool. It’s hip, it’s fun. On top of that it looks the part. So many advanced bodyweight movements make great potential party tricks. Doing a front lever is just … Continue Reading Bodyweight training only?
If you’re not following a program, be it designed by yourself, a trainer or one you picked up online, fix that before you read further. I like facts on this … Continue Reading Workout program expiration dates? When to switch?
Patience is a virtue, as our parents said. You know, the days where you’d protest “how long do I have to wait……….six hours?!” Ironically with age, six hours of quality … Continue Reading Instant gratification among health and fitness
Branched chain amino acids are supported by a wealth of research. Perhaps only inferior in terms of scientific support to creatine. Study after study backs creatine. BCAA’s are backed by … Continue Reading Performance enhancing supplements – a primer on BCAA’s (with experience)
It’s now firmly February (NEWS FLASH!) And with that, I’ve now done what I set out to do way back in late December; to exploit the guidelines and theories in … Continue Reading Wrapping up 30+ days of paleo themed eating (closing thoughts and future directions)
Apparently you ladies want to have your own thigh gap? Apparently it represents health, happiness and even sexiness? Apparently if you’re a chick without a thigh gap, you’re less of … Continue Reading A guy’s thoughts on the ‘Thigh Gap’
Sprinting: The act of running over a short distance at maximal (or near) speed. Sprinting’s definition for you and I: An efficient, schedule friendly, insanely powerful and much superior method to lower … Continue Reading Track sprints for conditioning
Blog feeds are busier than ever before, just trail the wordpress fitness feed and it’s littered with goal orientated posts and memes. Rather than add to the traffic with my … Continue Reading The problem with all these ‘resolutions’ and why they’re WORTH-LESS
Have a splendid Christmas! Enjoy every moment. We all know just how rapid the day itself expires. So be in the moment, spread happiness, joy, compliment the people in your … Continue Reading To all my amazing followers and readers:
I am hopeless with a capital H at buying people Christmas presents. It all stems from the big picture view I have, and always have had. I’ve always been blessed … Continue Reading Fitness themed Christmas gifts and musings……