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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Meal Frequency: It’s Different for Women
If you are a regular reader of the SOF blog or follow me on social, you may know that I am a proponent of intermittent fasting (IF) and practice it … [Read more...] about Meal Frequency: It’s Different for Women
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Confessions of an Overeater
I have something to confess. I am a HUGE overeater! Yes, a trainer of 12 years and training facility owner LOVES to eat! Big shocker, right? But who … [Read more...] about Confessions of an Overeater
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
3-Meals a Day Eating Plan
If you read my recent blog post on the 3-Square meals a day, you have read the example meal plan grids I recommended. I am now going to … [Read more...] about 3-Meals a Day Eating Plan