How To Combine Cardio And Strength Training
Introduction It's well-documented in exercise sciences that doing a lot of cardio can interfere with muscle and strength adaptations. This is often referred to as the "interference effect." The first study that found an...
The Importance of A Diet Break
Eating at a calorie deficit takes its toll after a while. You feel hungry all the time, crave high-calorie foods and fat loss slows down. When this happens, most people turn to cheat days or cheat meals. But this can actually offset a lot of the progress you've made....
Online Coaching Case Study: Scott from New York
As many of you know, I've been running a successful online coaching program for a while now. Today I want to share the progress of one of my clients, Scott from New York. Scott is 35 years old and has a full-time job. Around mid-April, Scott decided that he wanted to...
Skinny Fat Solution | A Science-Based Approach
Introduction Some people have clear fat loss goals whereas others want to focus on gaining mass. But there are also people that are stuck in the middle. If you feel like you currently carry too much body fat but at the same time still look skinny, let me introduce you...
Should You Eat More Protein For Fat Loss?
Introduction There's much confusion around how much protein you should consume when trying to lose fat. Old school bodybuilders believe they should eat protein every few hours, whereas others fear the potential negative health effects of high-protein dieting. In this...
All You Need To Know About Creatine Monohydrate
Introduction The most important variables for achieving your fitness goals are your training and nutrition. Supplementation has an overall small effect on your progress. But that doesn't mean there are no useful supplements. Creatine monohydrate is one of the few...
How To Warm-Up Before Lifting Weights
Introduction An often overlooked component of strength training is the stuff you do prior to lifting a heavy barbell: your warm-up before lifting weights. Even though the benefits of a warm-up are oftentimes underrated, it's not necessary to spend 20+ minutes doing...
Testosterone and Muscle Growth
Testosterone, often touted the king of all male hormones - and rightfully so. Research shows testosterone has a function in regulating: Muscle growth Libido Energy Bone health And many more health aspects In this article, we'll focus on the effects of testosterone on...
Should You Do Cardio? An Evidence-Based Answer
Cardiovascular exercise refers to any type of exercise that keeps your heart rate elevated for a continuous length of time. Like any form of physical activity, cardiovascular exercise provides plenty of health benefits. There are studies showing cardio can improve...
The Art & Science of Muscle Growth is now available!
There's plenty of confusion around muscle growth. The Art & Science of Muscle Growth will get rid of all this confusion by teaching you what the currently available scientific data shows about training and nutrition for muscular growth. After reading this eBook,...
