Ready. Fire. Aim. A popular marketing quote is, "Shipped is better than perfect." It's basically saying that you'll never put into practice a plan you're trying to perfect. You'll be so wrapped up in developing the plan (trying to perfect it) that you'll never put it into action. So, whatever you have immediately available, go … Continue reading Master Your Goals with Ready, Fire, Aim Strategy
Category: Nutrition
My Short List of Supplements That I Use for Muscle, Strength, and Health
The supplements I believe in and use. Over the years (decades?) I've tried my fair share of supplements. I've admittedly jumped on a few trends, bandwagons, and hype and tried the latest new compounds promising incredible results. But as I've gotten older (wiser) I've cut back to the essentials. Supplements should be just as they … Continue reading My Short List of Supplements That I Use for Muscle, Strength, and Health
Key Questions to Enhance Your Training and Nutrition
Below are some tough, honest questions you need to ask yourself if progress in training and nutrition is eluding you. On training How many days per week are you dedicating to upper body training? How many days per week are you dedicating to lower body training? Does it seem balanced? How much volume (sets) do … Continue reading Key Questions to Enhance Your Training and Nutrition
Build Discipline for Lasting Workout and Diet Success
Before starting a new workout or nutrition program, start with discipline first. When starting a new workout program or just starting out in general, it's easy to get lost in the weeds. You scour the internet for the latest program, you want to tweak things precisely, and you tend to focus on the wonderful gains … Continue reading Build Discipline for Lasting Workout and Diet Success
Focus on the Process: A Physique Goals Cheat Sheet
As the old saying goes, it's not about the destination but the journey. I see many gym-goers talk about their goals without much to show for it. Goals are great, but focusing on the end result and not paying enough attention to the process doesn't leave you with much progress. You've heard all the quotes: … Continue reading Focus on the Process: A Physique Goals Cheat Sheet
Are You Going It Alone?
At times we may feel like we're doing things alone. Yes, we may have had plenty of help and support over the years in varying degrees, but ultimately we are pulling the trigger and setting things in motion. Whether it's hashing out the minute details or deciding on the big decisions that could potentially shift … Continue reading Are You Going It Alone?
21 Surprising Things About My Gym Habits
Discipline, routine, and consistency all have a definite place in my workouts. Those three things have taken me far and have provided sustainability and steady gains over the years. However, I'm not all right angles and rule-following. We are all organic animals and are full of emotions, and energy, and can be affected by our … Continue reading 21 Surprising Things About My Gym Habits
Are You on Track with Your Fitness Goals?
If you find yourself several months out from the New Year with waning enthusiasm and effort toward your intended fitness goals, I'm sure you're not alone. Energy, novelty, and the initial excitement can fade due to life stressors, dwindling interest, and the simple principle of time. It might be time to take stock and reestablish … Continue reading Are You on Track with Your Fitness Goals?
Health and Fitness Principles for Life
Health and fitness are not all that complicated. Aside from some outliers, genetic predispositions, and unfortunate circumstances most of us can practice some simple habits to keep us in good, solid health. And most of these principles are free of charge. Below I want to list a few non-rocket science habits you take take action … Continue reading Health and Fitness Principles for Life
What’s Your Resolution? A New Beginning?
We've all had them. And I mean "had" in the past tense. Those vague, foggy, pie-in-the-sky promises that next year will be different. I know I have. We all know what we really need to be doing. We all know the drill. Get in good shape, eat better, save money, and be more mindful. We … Continue reading What’s Your Resolution? A New Beginning?
Brad Borland 