The following is a very simplified overview of my main issues with the consumption of artificial sweeteners during contest prep. Re-enforces the craving for sweets and overeating. Sends a very [...]
Often, the solution to any task is to eliminate all of the incorrect ways to do it first, leaving you with less room for error and a clearer path to success. When it comes to bodybuilding, I [...]
If I’ve ever trained you, chances are at some point I’ve said something about stretching in some capacity… whether it’s ‘stretch position movements’, ‘stretch-and-squeeze reps’, ‘don’t forget to [...]
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 [...]
Q: Is it better to consume high-glycemic carbs before or after a workout? It’s difficult to say if one is better than another because they both offer their own benefits. Carbs pre-workout: Pros… [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rarely do you ever hear ‘his shoulders are too big’ or ‘her delts were too round’….it’s one of those body parts that’s rarely ever a detriment to the physique – unless it’s lacking. Having well [...]
