The Best Body Part Split for You: A Reader’s Question

I get some great questions about training, nutrition, recovery, and motivation from readers. Many of these questions are common among you so I'd like to answer some right here for all to benefit from. Here is an email I received from Nick. He has a few concerns about training splits. Hey Brad, This is a … Continue reading The Best Body Part Split for You: A Reader’s Question →

Over 40 and New Fitness Tech

A student of mine recently approached me about training and wanted my opinion on a new fitness app he was contemplating using. He spoke on end about all the things this app could do to inevitably help him achieve his goals of more lean muscle. The app, he explained, tracked everything from reps and sets … Continue reading Over 40 and New Fitness Tech →

Is It Time to Let Go?

Is it time to let go? That's a weighty statement and one that can be applied to so many things in life. It can apply to our habits, likes, desires, life plans, relationships, as well as dislikes, pent-up emotions, and grudges with others (and ourselves). Do we sometimes wear blinders? Are we so sure of … Continue reading Is It Time to Let Go? →

The Stone Carver and Rediscovering Creativity

I grew up in a time before the internet, cell phones, and mobile technology in general. As a kid, I remember the hours I spent drawing, writing, playing outside, and just plain creating. I also spent chunks of time in my imagination visualizing and coming up with ideas about what to draw, build, or write … Continue reading The Stone Carver and Rediscovering Creativity →

Review, Reflect, Revise

I've always had a different vision for this blog. As my other blog is mainly a portfolio and repository for all things health, fitness, and wellness this was to be reserved for all the "other" of life. Whether it's reflections on work, family, or other important life experiences this was to be a place for … Continue reading Review, Reflect, Revise →

An Effective Diet Plan From a Reader

Nick, a long-time reader of the blog, recently communicated to me about looking at his diet plan. He had seen a few diet plans of mine in other articles and needed a little advice about whether he was on the right track or not. At the risk of sounding overly simplistic, I wrote back that … Continue reading An Effective Diet Plan From a Reader →

New Split New Muscle Gains

I've been on my current training program for some time now. As one of the three programs I absolutely love to do and produces an appreciable amount of gains in muscle mass and strength, I think it's time for a change. Has the current routine stopped working? Not necessarily. It's just a number of factors … Continue reading New Split New Muscle Gains →

What to Do About Burnout

We all face burnout sooner or later, but do we really deal with it in a systematic way that benefits our long-term goals? Or do we just haphazardly take time off and let loose on our diets and training? Is there a better way to handle when we feel burned out, tired, and overly fatigued … Continue reading What to Do About Burnout →

The Lost Art of Deep Work in the Gym

I guarantee that I can take most individuals who are on a quest for more muscle and a leaner physique and multiply their progress several times over within several weeks. I don't like the word guarantee very much and avoid mentioning this overused term, but this is a time I can confidently voice that infamous … Continue reading The Lost Art of Deep Work in the Gym →