Finding a Coach
The sport of bodybuilding is more than just lifting weights and eating food to bulk up. There is a science behind why, what, and when bodybuilders eat, train, and rest. As an aspiring bodybuilder, you might be wondering where you should start. You should start with a coach, […]
Opinions
“The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.” -Osho, Courage: The Joy of Living DangerouslyBeing a […]
How I Waist Train
Some women use a waist trainer to lose weight or get their mid-section back after having a child. There is a lot of controversy over waist trainers and the negative side effects associated with using one. Some doctors and individuals state wearing a waist trainer results in crushed organs, […]
Ketogenic Diet 101
A ketogenic, or keto, diet is a low carb diet where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. By lowering your intake of carbs, the body is induced into a state known as ketosis, a process that the body initiates to help us […]
Maintenance Macros Pt. 1
Whether your goal is to gain muscle or lose fat, knowing how to figure out your macronutrients is crucial. The three macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Protein and carbohydrates each contain 4 calories per gram, and fat contains 9 calories per gram. These three macronutrients make up […]
Calculate Your Macros Pt. 2: Gain Muscle or Burn Fat:
In “Calculate Your Macros, Part 1,” we went over how to figure out your macronutrients in order to maintain your weight. In Part 2, we will discuss how you should adjust this number if your goal is to either gain muscle or to lose fat, and how you […]
Is Poor Appetite Killing Your Gains?
Many in the strength training community commonly experience poor appetite in the off season. This can greatly impede progress for those who are trying to gain muscle. Eating large amounts of whole foods day in and day out often becomes repetitive and, in fact, very draining. This can […]
Fit For Fifty With Jamie Collins
For this series “Fit for Fifty,” I had $50 to buy enough food to last a week. Although I typically incorporate more food variety than what you see in this video, I had to work within a very strict budget. One tip that I’ve followed over the years […]
Back & Bi’s With Michelle Bresnahan
Back and biceps are two of my favorite muscle groups to train. People often ask how I manage to shape my bicep and build the peak. It’s not just about reps and it’s not just about the weight. It’s also about the angles of each exercise and your […]
The Ultimate Meal Replacement Shake
What makes a great meal replacement shake? A true meal replacement should provide everything that you would be missing in a well-balanced, solid meal. It should be quick, easy, balanced, and not make you feel sluggish. Although it would be too much to expect it to taste like […]
Training Partners
My second dads—Glenn and Roger—were also my first two training partners. Walking into Greg Long’s gym, I was slightly intimidated by Greg and his brother Dennis. I had heard so much about them from when I was young that meeting them in person for the first time left […]
Stimulants & Performance
New recent studies show that the regular consumption of stimulants, such as the caffeine commonly found in coffee, tea, and pre-workout supplements, can actually reduce training performance and negate the positive effects of pre-/intra-workout caffeine supplementation. About Caffeine As you probably know, caffeine is the wonder drug that […]