Due to actual events, today’s newsletter will build on last weeks (clever, I know). Last week I shared with you what I learned in 25 (sigh) years of training and one of the most valuable lessons was that flashy programs, diets or supplements never yield anything. Instead, it’s the tortoise beating the hare. The little […]
Today’s newsletter deals with some of the lessons that I came across in my long journey through the weight room. If you prefer a more visual delivery here is the video https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1404594452967546&id=100002510152012 Lesson1 You need a supportive environment. Growing up, my parents were very supportive of the sport in terms of financial support, cooking the […]
If you ask anyone which is THE number one topic in the fitness industry, without a doubt, the answer is FAT LOSS. There are fat loss workouts, diets, pills… you name it, yet nobody seems to really know how things work. So, let’s take closer look at it. The technical part first: how does fat […]
Today I was finishing up training and I was contemplating: what makes a great workout? It struck me that there are a few components to it: 1. You need to have a vision as to why you are training. Micheal Phelps wanted to be the greatest ever, Rocky needed to beat Drago, I want to […]
Hello, Recently, I have been working with a few clients here in NYC that suffered from muscular imbalances making it hard to grow a certain muscle or improve an exercise. Since they are true athletes, their solution was: “let’s do more of x.”, meaning “if my squat stinks, let’s squat more often.” I tried to […]
Having been around gyms for the better part of a quarter century, I think I have a decent idea why people don’t get the physique they want. But first, let me tell you what is not the answer: 1. Genetics: I firmly believe that everyone’s genetics are such that this person can turn heads at […]
When building a workout, we were always told to first perform the multi-joint, compound movements such as squats, presses, and deadlifts. And there is a certain logic to it since those lifts require the most energy and focus. Once those exercises are done, the trainee moves on to the single-joint exercises to finish the workout. […]
So, you have gotten yourself in decent shape. Congrats! But if you are truly honest and look back to the last few months, have you really made improvements? Here is something I learned from a course named the Success Accelerator by Brendon Bruchard I took that could be helpful. The three basic traits are: 1. […]
HI everyone, Kieran here filling in for Maik. Todays topic: do you need to Squat, Bench, and Deadlift to get huge. Ancient weight-room bro lore is responsible for many incorrect beliefs and counterproductive practices in the world of bodybuilding. The body of scientific research relevant to the practice of training specifically for muscle growth (hypertrophy) […]
We have always been told that we need to lift heavy to grow and since in the fitness world most things become reality once they have been repeated often enough, this went unquestioned for a long time. Now, while it is true that an increase in strength is desirable, the question remains how does this […]