Today’s topic also comes from our readers (thank you!): “How do you design your own workout?” Hmm. Designing your own workout is often almost as complex as designing a spaceship and many trainees feel overwhelmed by this task. The result? Monday night chest routine also known as the “brah workout”. Let’s take it from the […]
You spoke, we listened! A reader on our Facebook page requested today’s topic, and it deals with what to eat before, during, and after your workout for optimal performance and body composition. It’s a fantastic question (thank you), and one that I am asked very often. My short answer? Well, it depends. The goal of […]
As I am finally settling down from Germany’s thrilling beat down of Portugal (sorry Ronaldo, but you had a pretty great feature in our last week’s newsletter), my red pen came across a gem from the Huffington Post. This week, they decided to jump on the “protein is evil” bandwagon. You see, nutrition is a […]
There’s been another upgrade in our system, and we come to you today with a new look for our weekly newsletters. Just moments ago, you should’ve received our free e-book, “Top 10 Ways to Get Your Summer Body” in your inbox. This is our way of saying THANK YOU. Thank you for always being there […]
As someone that deals with issues around diets and nutrition on a daily basis, when a New York Times article talking about calories gets sent to me by a fellow trainer, it certainly sparks my interest. If you didn’t catch the article already, here are the cliff notes by yours truly: A. Calories are not […]
I am facing a so-called “first world problem” today but a problem nevertheless. I am currently vacationing in Italy and while the view is spectacular, the gym leaves much to be desired. So what is a serious bodybuilder to do in a situation like this? What do you do when the next decent gym is […]
Recently, I was asked by a client to write a newsletter article about the best way to get rid of the unwanted “underarm flab”. After doing a quick search on Google, I realized how much false information were out there, from workouts with very minimal impact to well, unnecessary surgical procedures. Of course, after seeing […]
Today’s newsletter is a rather somber one, so beware. It deals with the self-inflicted passing of a good friend of mine. He was an inspiring coach, possessed a fantastic physique, and was highly respected within the community (and not just by the muscle-head’s). So then why would someone, who seemingly was on top of the […]
We all have our types — and no, we are not talking about your ideal date, but rather, your blood type. O, A, B, AB. A couple years back, New York Times best selling author Peter D’Adamo talked about different blood types, and how to eat right for your blood family. He argued that each […]
Summer is just around the corner, and especially now since the weather seems to be consistently staying nice (knock on wood), the gym is once again becoming quite crowded. One of the questions that we often get is “When is the best time to work out at the gym to see optimal results?” We answer […]