Current research by the leading exercise physiologists and sports scientists confirms that there are three known pathways by which weight training signals a muscle growth response. These pathways [...]

While it should be common knowledge that performing cardiovascular activity is a proven and effective tool for burning fat, it is not so well known that it can also support the muscle building [...]

What is Hypoglycemia? Let’s break it down… Hypo = Low Glyc = glucose Emia = blood So, Hypoglycemia refers to a condition in the body where blood glucose levels drop too low and you experience [...]

When that switch goes ON for the majority of hardcore competitors, there’s no stopping them – it’s an all-or-nothing type of mentality and I’ll continue to suggest that [...]

I’m now sitting 14 weeks post pec tear and 11 weeks post surgery and progress has been excellent. Both my physiotherapist and orthopedic surgeon are very happy with the outcome and went as far as [...]

Training to muscle failure (when you cannot complete another rep by yourself) is essential for maximum growth, and will give great results when used appropriately. For more experienced [...]

I have no issues with coffee. On its own, it is a healthy beverage that provides a wide array of health benefits including: Healthy Benefits of Coffee:  -reduced post-workout muscle soreness [...]

Here’s a very short story I like to share with clients that can get frustrated during a prep and lose sight of the progress being made. I felt this was particularly relevant right now since I’ve [...]

Train Hungry. I’ve always preferred to train weights about 2-3 hours after a meal and there are few good physiological reasons for this. 1) With no food in your stomach you have more readily [...]