It's that time again when I share what I'm doing regarding training, diet, and other changes. I'm not one to constantly chase the newest training program or diet plan, but I do know when to switch things up and modify a few variables. As I was getting a bit bored and unmotivated with my current … Continue reading My Current Bodypart Split and an Update on Changes
Category: Training
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?
When to Take a Day Off From Working Out
One of the most asked questions I get is when to take time off from training. People either want to know when to schedule off days or when to take an extended break from all those grueling workouts. It's a great question. We all can get a little too obsessed with training believing that we … Continue reading When to Take a Day Off From Working Out
Strength Coaching, Learning New Things, and Lessons From Cancer
As a few of you know I write a few articles for Primer Magazine from time to time. In the last month or so I've written three that I think are worth sharing in case you missed them. From things I've learned in my formal education and strength coaching advice to lessons learned from my … Continue reading Strength Coaching, Learning New Things, and Lessons From Cancer
Bigger Arms Without Barbells, Dumbbells, or Machines (with video)
Training to me is like breathing. It comes rather naturally and is just a part of my every day. I don't have to think about it or motivate myself to do it. I just do it. However, some days when I enter the gym I simply don't have the drive to do my planned workout. … Continue reading Bigger Arms Without Barbells, Dumbbells, or Machines (with video)
How to Modify the Incline Hammer Press for Bigger Upper Pecs (with video)
Let me start out by saying that I got this idea from renowned trainer Charles Glass. It worked so well that I felt I just had to pass this on to others. The incline Hammer machine press is a favorite of many. It's the perfect combination of machine-free weight and hybrid-type movement. If you're familiar … Continue reading How to Modify the Incline Hammer Press for Bigger Upper Pecs (with video)
Brad Borland 