In recent years, numerous studies have pointed toward a compelling connection between muscle mass and longevity, suggesting that our muscles do more than move us around—they might also extend our lives. While it’s well-established that muscle strength contributes to physical resilience and independence, new research goes further, linking muscle mass directly to reduced mortality risk. […]
According to the economist and yours truly, the gym landscape has shifted to a barbell (pun intended): on one side, we have the rise of no-frills, super-cheap gyms, and on the other, a surge in high-end luxury fitness centers. This polarization in the fitness industry highlights an important trend—people are either opting for the most […]
If you had asked me that 15 years ago, my answer would have been something along the lines of ” no way, it is simply a matter of discipline or lack thereof” But since then , science and myself have evolved and I see things a bit more nuanced . At this point, we can […]
Former soccer coach Christoph Daum, who passed away at 70, left a lasting legacy in But it wasn’t just on the pitch where Daum threw down the gauntlet, during said interview he directly attacked the manager and coach of Bayern, attesting them issues with cognitives abilities and the personality of a sleeping aid. For the […]
Hello everyone, the historian in me decided it was time for dorky piece, so here we are. It is 8 am on July 3rd 1866, the Prussian Army is taking on Austria Hungary for supremacy in Europe at the battle of Koeniggraetz.. The key players are General Field Marshal Wilhelm von Moltke on the Prussian […]
10 things I wish I had known 10 Years Ago! 1. You Do not lift heavy to get big.! Lifting heavy is a great way to get hurt, muscular work matters not weight weight moved. 2. Eating Big is a great Way to get Fat, Not Muscular. Excessive bulking will lead to fat gain, which […]
Four Fitness Scams you Must Avoid! Hello everyone, the fitness world, not unlike the fashion world, does recycle trends every few years. Carbs are in, carbs are out, Circuits are awful, circuits are great. Sadly, there are four scams that like zombies, refuse to die. Video here. You set up a bunch of rubber bands, […]
Book A Coaching CAll! What matters when losing fat? Cardio? Fat burners? Circuit training? Here is your Fat Loss Pyramid! 1. The base of the pyramid has to be a caloric deficit. Period. Think 500 calories a day below your basic metabolic rate. That alone is 30 % of your success. 2. Your macros. For […]
Book A Coaching CAll! Will Ozempic be the death of the fitness industry? Whenever new technology comes around , one of the main fears is whether your job is being threatened . We can go back to 18th century England where the luddites destroyed steam engines in the textile industry, fearing for their employment. In […]
Book A Coaching CAll! Maik I Struggle With the eating part! This is something I hear often ” my workouts are going great but I simply can not get my eating in check” What is to be done? The answer is not ozempic, sorry to disappoint. Drugs do work but they work even better in […]