There are a few things that need to happen in order to produce muscle growth. You need to use significant load when lifting weights Enough time under tension to create structural damage to the muscle tissue Enough stimuli to up-regulate anabolic hormones and increase protein synthesis Proper recovery and workout nutrition Many people often think that if they lift as heavy as possible, or use as much volume (sets and reps) as possible they will […]
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Three Meals a Day, Intermittent Fasting, or Both?
Over the past couple of years, I have done a lot of research on intermittent fasting (IF). My own experiences with IF were life changing! Yes, I … [Read more...] about Three Meals a Day, Intermittent Fasting, or Both?
3 Strength Training Complexes For Rapid Fat Loss
We received some great feedback about the workouts featured in the January Workout of the Month on the Coaches Corner blog. So I decided to repost it … [Read more...] about 3 Strength Training Complexes For Rapid Fat Loss
My First Weightlifting Meet Experience
Happy New Year! I was hoping to post a recap about my first weightlifting meet experience sooner (it was December 14th) but I got sidetracked with … [Read more...] about My First Weightlifting Meet Experience
Get A Vegetable and Berry Boost For Fat Loss
Before we get started with todays post, make sure to visit my new Facebook page and like it to see the Exercise Video of the Day, and many other … [Read more...] about Get A Vegetable and Berry Boost For Fat Loss
Why Strength Training is King
Most people I come in contact with are under the impression that they need to be doing endless amounts of cardiovascular exercise in order to lose … [Read more...] about Why Strength Training is King
The Many Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting You Need To Know
The term intermittent fasting (IF) can throw people off guard at times. When they hear the word "fasting", they think that it will be some starvation … [Read more...] about The Many Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting You Need To Know
What Is Intermittent Fasting and Why You Should Try It
Before you decide to change your lifestyle of eating, let me properly define what intermittent fasting (IF) is, and why you should use it. What is … [Read more...] about What Is Intermittent Fasting and Why You Should Try It
Why I Changed My Thoughts On How To Eat For Fat Loss
Where do I begin? Our minds are overloaded with nonsensical information that builds a catastrophic barrier between the truth and the obscene. Fitness … [Read more...] about Why I Changed My Thoughts On How To Eat For Fat Loss
Strength Training Programming Made Simple: A Complete 6-week Workout Routine
The more I learn, the more I feel like I don't know anything about exercise. Or, could it be that exercise hasn't really changed that much. Most … [Read more...] about Strength Training Programming Made Simple: A Complete 6-week Workout Routine
What Exercise Means to Me
The Journey as a Trainer It has been almost 12 years since I became a trainer and coach. As I reflect back on how I became a trainer, I noticed many … [Read more...] about What Exercise Means to Me
5 Ways to Exercise While Injured
I wrote this a while back for Healthy & Fit Magazine. I decided to re-post it since I have been hearing that people are scared to workout while … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Exercise While Injured
5 Things You May Not Know About Fitness
5 Things You May Not Know about Fitness I was looking at some of my old articles that I have written for Healthy & Fit Magazine and came across … [Read more...] about 5 Things You May Not Know About Fitness