Why train? Well, why do anything? Transforming your body makes as much sense as throwing balls into a basket or climbing Mt. Everest. You do it because you want to know if you can. If you get healthier in the process, great, but it is not the main motivation for most trainees. 99% of all […]
Plateaus and Training Volume: You Need to Do More Work! The phenomenon of “newbie” gains is well discussed in bodybuilding culture. Novice trainees are envied for their seemingly miraculous ability to gain muscle on relatively low amounts of training, such as the classic once-per-week body part split. However, this suboptimal approach quickly stalls, and the […]
No, I did not get a glimpse at Trumps tax return, but I think I figured out some pretty cool bodybuilding stuff instead… 1. How many sets do you need to do? In terms of volume, it needs to be considered per week, not per session. More sets will lead to more metabolic damage, resulting […]
Warning: This has been a tough week for me, both at the macro and micro level. Between the constant attacks, pointless violence, and the passing of a beloved family member, I did not exactly have the greatest of times. So, I did the natural thing and worked out. Thereby, I started thinking (insert dumb bodybuilder […]
There are many myths surrounding protein intake. The most common being that it is impossible for your body to “absorb” more than 30 grams of protein in one sitting. Firstly, from a biological perspective, this sounds very maladaptive. Human beings likely wouldn’t have survived if our our digestive tracts were so inefficient and wasteful of […]
First things first: Personal training ( whether in NYC or anywhere else) is not rehab. If you are having an acute injury, you’ll need a physical therapist, not a trainer. But if you are suffering from muscular imbalances caused by the modern lifestyle, yes, weight training will help you attain a greater level of fitness […]
As I am sitting waiting for my flight to come in from Paris after watching the worlds greatest game for a week with my brother and Dad, I figured I might as well be semi productive and write this week’s newsletter. As always, it is about…me! But it can help you make greater gains, I […]
By now, one would think obesity has been eliminated, since it is virtually impossible to look into the paper or turn the TV on without reading or hearing something about another alarmist statistic regarding the dangers of obesity. And yet, on a worldwide scale, obesity is on the rise, and at a fast pace. Why? […]
I just finished reading “Grit” by Angela Duckworth and found it one of the most inspiring books I read in a long time. Why? Because it is about me! At least, in a way… Let me elaborate: the main thesis of the book focuses on two ideas: 1. Grit is the ultimate deciding factor if […]
Emotional eating has derailed many well-intended diets and can make the weight loss process very frustrating. Disclaimer: I am not even an arm chair therapist, I am speaking solely from the perspective of over 10 years of experience working with people who try to change their nutritional habits.What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is turning […]