Hello again, I feel like I have not written a proper rant in a while, so it is time. Here are the top five exercises nobody should do again and why. Front Raises I have said this before and I’ll say it again: the front deltoids are getting more than enough work since they […]
We have all heard it: This was a great workout, I threw up.” Is that really necessary? Absolutely not. This just means that you either were not ready to handle the workout or your mistimed your food intake. Personally I think training should be seen as building a business or a house. You do something […]
You know what separates my company from: Lehman Brothers Bear Sterns Merrill Lynch Circuit City Radio Shack American Apparel Metro Goldwyn Meyer LA Dodgers Quiznos General Motors The democratic party They all had to file for bankruptcy and restructure over the last 10 years. My company did not. So there! One reason: I am really […]
I hope everyone’s election hang over or celebration has now settled down and you can focus on what really matters: getting jacked! Todays topic are carbs and how to use them to curb appetite during a a cutting phase. The inconvenient facts: As we all know, body fat is the body’s form of stored energy. In […]
This is not the first time I write about this topic, but since it keeps coming up here are few pointers. Supplements can be divided in three groups: 1. Meal replacements (protein powders, protein/carb mixes, protein bars, etc.) 2. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) 3. The rest, ranging from the better researched items such as creatine […]
Hello again, Thankfully, this election will come to an end and someone will win (unless there is another recount in Florida). Regardless, I listed the most pressing items that should be on the president’s to-do list right after he or she is sworn in. 1. Federally regulate all cable machines/ lat pull downs! I get […]
Beware today we are in full rant mode! According to a NYT article, 50 years ago, the sugar industry hushed up findings that excessive sugar consumption is linked to heart disease. Needless to say, the conspiracy theorists were having a field day, so it is my patriotic duty to defend the United States of America […]
Protein powders are probably the most sold supplements and for a good reason. They offer a very affordable and convenient way to get in extra protein, especially if you have a busy schedule or are a large mammal like yours truly who has to eat a lot for them gainz. But how do you know […]
As I am spending a few days in Germany for some rest and recovery, I can not help it but to be amazed at the discrepancy of what is written in the press and what I see. According to the media, the end is nigh…Euro zone breaking apart, being overrun by Muslims, meteor strikes imminent… […]
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 […]