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 […]
Hello again, Don’t take everything literally. In the world of Instagram and Facebook, it is very easy to develop body image issues or get caught up in negativity and being a personal trainer in NYC, I hear the following a lot! “Look at him! He transformed himself in three months!” “Look at her! What a […]
It is not uncommon for trainees to spend weeks or month pounding away in the gym, just to realize that they actually look exactly the same (or even worse) then they did before. Why does this happen, and how can you prevent it? First things first Assuming that your program is well designed (you are […]
Hello again, Pre workouts – everyone loves them… right? Over the last few years, they took the bodybuilding world and NYC personal training scene by storm. They are supposed to give you a boost before the workout and provide energy throughout. Personally, I stopped taking them because most of them are garbage. The reason is… […]
Hello again,I had a weird encounter this past Sunday. As I was getting my post workout carbs at a frozen yogurt store (no judgment please), one of the workers strikes up a conversation. Background info: let’s just say he looks like someone who really likes frozen yogurt. “Hey, I want to get into bodybuilding, where […]
Great question, often posed to me by my NYC personal training clients and the answer is: it depends. Carbs are a non essential nutrient, so you need zero grams, since the body can produce its own glycogen from fats. So, no carbs ever, case closed? Let’s take it from the top. Over the last 20 […]
For a very long time, carbs have been demonized in the fitness world – they make you fat, cause insulin raises, cause bloating, hold water, etc. Want to know something? Carbs are freaking awesome! They can make you train longer, recover faster, and look better. Let’s build arguments against the main accusations: Carbs are a […]