August 31, 2009 By 18 Comments

On Minimalism

A minimalist according to dictionary.com is:

a person who favors a moderate approach to the achievement of a set of goals or who holds minimal expectations for the success of a program.

As I write this, I am sitting in an empty bedroom. My bed, dresser and accessories are still in the living area as I haven’t taken the time to set everything up yet. I am actually just soaking up the simplicity of a bare room, nothing on the walls, nothing taking up any space except for me, my desk and my computer. That’s it. Heck, I even just unsubscribed from a bunch of blogs that I never read anymore. [Read more...]

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August 24, 2009 By 9 Comments

In Search Of The Balanced Physique

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When I was younger I remember frequenting the local gym(usually during the summer when sports weren’t in session) and just about every guy there was either doing bench presses or working their guns. 90% of the guys I ever saw training only worked their upper body and then it was usually just the mirror muscles anyway. [Read more...]

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June 25, 2009 By 17 Comments

Deloads and Training Breaks

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Muscle growth, it’s what most of us who wish to look great naked are desperately yearning for. I think it’s safe to say most of us probably train too often and too intense at times. I also believe we easily forget to maintain an objective approach during this journey as well. If I told you it’s absolutely necessary to take a break every now and then you might assume I ate a few paint chips as a kid.

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I admit, I am guilty of not always taking a break when I should. I confess that as I’ve failed forward and experienced injury, I now realize how important scheduled breaks really are. This is why I now program a “deload” or training break every 4-6 weeks. [Read more...]

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June 8, 2009 By 15 Comments

On Cardio and Boredom

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If you are like me, once you hear the word cardio you sort of cringe and dreaded thoughts enter your psyche. I am not against cardio by any means but am not very fond of the traditional treadmill/jogging approach. The main reason is because I hate running for long periods in any form or fashion, especially inside of four concrete walls.

The first time I got really lean, I became obsessed with running. Some would say I was addicted to the runners high but my addiction stemmed from seeing a full row of abs and veins in the mirror every morning. The attention I received played into the equation as well. Vanity took over. [Read more...]

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