Use it or lose it?
‘Use it or lose it’ is an age old phrase – usually associated with sex. If you’re not using it, you’ll lose it. That’s it. Done. No more sex for … Continue Reading Use it or lose it?
Full body training vs split routines: Who wins?!
In one corner we have the traditional split training concept; chest on Monday, back on Tuesday, legs on Wednesday, shoulders on Thursday and arms on Friday! In the other corner … Continue Reading Full body training vs split routines: Who wins?!
The difference a year makes?
This post should be thought provoking, inspiring and somewhat confrontational – even motivational. Actually, I hope it’s every bit motivational. This time last year I provided a sea of posts … Continue Reading The difference a year makes?
What’s the deal with all the working out and not looking any ‘different’?
Let’s tackle the topic of whether you should evolve physically (to the human eye) year in year out, forever. “Bro, them two guys have been coming to this gym for … Continue Reading What’s the deal with all the working out and not looking any ‘different’?
Workout program expiration dates? When to switch?
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?
Instant gratification among health and fitness
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
The problem with all these ‘resolutions’ and why they’re WORTH-LESS
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
Handling bad workouts and sub-par performances
I step under the bar, I have a 5/6 rep max loaded up. I’m doing 5×5 on high bar squats. The setup is tight and correct as always. Unrack the … Continue Reading Handling bad workouts and sub-par performances
Forget the quest for perfect programs and answers!
I know how it is………. You’d love to know exactly what ratio of fast twitch to slow twitch muscle fibers you have. I bet you’d also like to know definitively … Continue Reading Forget the quest for perfect programs and answers!
How do you know your program is effective and working?
Should you be chronically sore? Should you be chronically fatigued? Should you be hungry all the time? Or should you feel so great you’ve forgotten the satisfying feeling of self … Continue Reading How do you know your program is effective and working?
Stop & see how far you’ve come.
Stop, pause and reflect. When did you last take a small segment of time to simply take stock of everything? Everything being your journey. We spend so much time focusing … Continue Reading Stop & see how far you’ve come.
A super effective post workout recovery boosting routine!
We all know (or should) that the process of “working out” or “training” is only effective when carried out in the respect of a crucial equation……… The balance of catabolism … Continue Reading A super effective post workout recovery boosting routine!
Momentum vs Perfection
Momentum vs. Perfection – which yields more value? Do you wait for the stars to be in perfect alignment before you take action? As a chronic perfectionist and someone who has historically … Continue Reading Momentum vs Perfection
Knowing your 1RM’s (one rep maxes) is worth much more than bragging rights!
“How much can you bench bro?” This question flies around all over the place and in most gyms you’ll be sure to hear it. Even if you mention you’re into … Continue Reading Knowing your 1RM’s (one rep maxes) is worth much more than bragging rights!
Motivation tip: Get some BLOOD in the GAME!
“Get some BLOOD in the GAME” Anyone currently second guessing themselves, wondering if they have what it takes, wondering what it’s all for. “Why am I doing this?” I’ll say … Continue Reading Motivation tip: Get some BLOOD in the GAME!
The most paramount factor to achieving your goals!
We all have goals in life, these goals can often be divided into categories: Financial, educational, spiritual and more often than not; physical Physical themed goals stem from the principle of improved health. … Continue Reading The most paramount factor to achieving your goals!