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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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 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
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
My Training for the Men’s Health Chicago Urbanathlon
This year I have decided to enter the Men's Health Chicago Urbanathlaon on October 13th, 2012. For the past three years I have pondered the idea of … [Read more...] about My Training for the Men’s Health Chicago Urbanathlon