December 6, 2010 By 32 Comments

Stop Talking and Start Doing – Screw Your New Year’s Resolutions

Photo Credit: Katie Tegtmeyer

As 2010 comes to a close, most people begin thinking about some changes they’d like to make for the New Year.  Oh yes, the wonderful (and sometimes dreaded) New Year’s Resolutions.  While I love the idea of changing for the better, I hate the road most take when setting up these life changes.

Last year, I wrote about why your New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to suck.  But this year, I want to push you; make you think a little more about the previous failures, to make better choices and to change for the better.

If I ruled the world, I’d secretly tap into everyone’s subconscious and remove the whole idea about New Year’s Resolutions altogether.  Why?  Because the concept doesn’t work for most and here’s why.

Everyone’s familiar with the idea of something being new and exciting only to lose interest after a few weeks when the shine deteriorates.  Statistically, it’s why gyms fill up during January and February and then decrease to regular membership levels.  Everyone’s gung ho about their new goals and commitments to lose weight and become fit but then reality sets in.  This crap actually takes some work and effort. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Goals, Motivation
October 3, 2010 By 19 Comments

Your Body Hates You – Battling The Voices In Your Head

Image Credit: Polina Sergeeva

The power of the mind* – as cliché as that reads, you know just how powerful it can be.

Many who’ve accomplished great feats or audacious personal goals knows just how effective one’s mind can be when you set out to do something.  Then again, it really hits home especially when your mind’s not working in your favor.

Since we all know the simple equation for fat loss already, I’d rather not beat a dead horse.  But, in case you’re new here, I’ll sum it up fairly quickly so we can get into the meat of the article.

The easy part goes like this: Eat enough protein (preferably 1+ gram per pound of bodyweight), train with weights 2-3 times per week using a low volume + high intensity scheme, and ensure you eat below what you’re expending.  In short, eat less, move more, and lift heavy stuff until you reach your goal. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet, Goals
June 15, 2010 By 37 Comments

How NOT To Get Six Pack Abs

Photo Credit: April Greer

With all the articles on the internet and in magazines about how to get six pack abs, you surely know all the secrets by now.  I will spare you from reading another overdone, unedited and plagiarized article that you’ve likely come across.

As I see it, it’s my duty as a fitness author to contribute at least one remarkable pile of text to the world regarding my thoughts on the overly-searched string of keywords known as six pack abs.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy learning exactly how NOT to get six pack abs. [Read more...]

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March 15, 2010 By 25 Comments

What’s My Maximum Muscular Potential?

This question has been asked multiple times over on many bodybuilding forums and message boards since the inception of the internet.  While this question’s answer depends solely on an individual’s genetic ceiling, there’s one very comprehensive resource I’d recommend to anyone in search of reaching their genetic potential for maximum muscular growth.

The resource I am referring to today is an ebook called Your Muscular Potential by Casey Butt Ph.D.  He runs the website Weightrainer.net and has devoted insurmountable hours to the study of maximum muscular gains in the drug-free physique athlete.

Casey holds a degree in mathematics, a degree in physics and has his PhD in artificial intelligence for controls engineering.  He’s spent the last 18 years in a mad obsession with weight training and altering his body composition through bodybuilding.  He also admitted that he wasted his first 10 years of weight training by following the shoddy information found in muscle magazines. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Goals, Reviews, Training
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