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 […]
State of Fitness
My CrossFit Competition Experience
The Every Second Counts Competition Last Saturday I competed in the "Every Second Counts" CrossFit competition at Oakland County CrossFit in Lake … [Read more...] about My CrossFit Competition Experience
Training Update For The Mens Health Chicago Urbanathlon and Every Second Counts Competition
Let The Games Begin! It has been a while since I have posted updates on my training. The race has crept up very fast! I will be running the streets … [Read more...] about Training Update For The Mens Health Chicago Urbanathlon and Every Second Counts Competition
3 More Reasons to Try Intermittent Fasting
My clients and I have been having so much success implementing Intermittent Fasting (IF) into our lifestyles, I wanted to share three more great … [Read more...] about 3 More Reasons to Try Intermittent Fasting
5 Reasons to Try Intermittent Fasting
As the so called "trend" of Intermittent Fasting (IF) grows, I have gotten more questions about it. So I wanted to give you a post on 5 reasons you … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Try Intermittent Fasting
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