What really changes the body: the weight on the bar or the way you are moving said bar? Starting out in the business, I was firmly in the progressive overload camp, meaning that if you are always incrementally increasing the weights, your body will change. And to some extent that is correct; greater stress will […]
The other day, I was talking to an absolute newbie (had never set foot into a gym) and he told me that he was afraid to go to the gym by himself since he felt insecure and judged. Instead, he would prefer to train with me, preferably at off hours when the gym is empty. […]
In the fitness world, just like in fashion, things come in waves and get recycled. Kettle bells made a comeback, now we have circuits showing up in boot camp classes and the like. What is a Circuit? Usually, a sequence of anywhere from 6 to 10 exercises that are performed quickly one after another. […]
With Labor Day in the books, I figured it might be a good time to touch upon the subject of fresh starts. Let’s assume you took some time off from training and are now ready to jump back in. What to do? First, how long was your break? Two to three weeks? You are fine […]
Hello, After starting to watch ” what the health” I began to think that the debate about nutrient in this country is going completely in the wrong direction. Instead of facts, we focus on what everyone thinks and feels. Case in point the above mentioned movie which is a thinly disguised advocacy piece for better […]
Hello, as much as I like to talk about myself, there are times when I leave the floor to more deserving individuals. So today we shall cover the journey of my friend Guil from gym rat to actually looking like he trains. I have known him for a few years, seen him at our gym […]
This newsletter was meant to go out last week, but the timing seemed off. So, we missed the anniversary of the gentleman in the picture. Who is he? For starters, the owner of the biggest cojones in history. Claus Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg was the ultimate alpha male. Highly educated, multi lingual, driven, hard working, […]
What is the proper range of motion? Speaking very generally, full range of motion works best. But there are a few things to consider. There is only your proper range of motion. If you have tight ankles, you will not be able to squat very low so it makes no sense to push the limit […]
With all of the pool and beach time coming up, it might be of interest to find out how to do a last push to polish your physique. Disclaimer: if you don’t look very good by June 20th, you won’t look great by July (there goes half the audience). Basically there are three elements to […]
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 […]