We finally round out the 7 Principles of Training with this final point. Or more like 3 points. None of the principles will be worth anything without longevity. I'm talking about consistent and persistent hard work with a heavy dose of patience. In the original list, I stated: Patience, consistency, and persistence are principles to … Continue reading 3 Keys to Workout Longevity
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How to Modify Your Workouts to Avoid a Plateau
Continuing our 7 Principles of Training, we now focus on our actual workouts and try to answer the question: What do I do when I hit a plateau? I'm sure you've read many articles, watched tons of videos, and even listened to endless podcasts addressing the issue of how to get unstuck in your workouts. … Continue reading How to Modify Your Workouts to Avoid a Plateau
Water and Workouts: Your Overlooked Tool for Better Results
By now we all know the benefits of water especially those associated with performance. A dehydrated body is an underperforming body. Even a slight deficiency in water can impede our ability to sustain effective workouts and set new PRs. Here I want to talk about the underutilized benefits of water before and during training. The … Continue reading Water and Workouts: Your Overlooked Tool for Better Results
What’s the Right Amount of Weight to Use in My Workout?
Continuing down the list of My 7 Personal Principles of Training we get to using the appropriate amount of weight for your workouts. Yes, this one sounds more specific than the overriding principles earlier, but I feel it's one that teaches a tangible lesson and also works to tamp down the ego. In the principle … Continue reading What’s the Right Amount of Weight to Use in My Workout?
Get the Most From Your Training: Go to Work in the Gym
Last time I wrote a little about visualization which is the second point from my list of training principles. Here, I want to talk a little about where the rubber meets the road regarding your actual workout--putting your plan into action. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in … Continue reading Get the Most From Your Training: Go to Work in the Gym
How to Get Better Results From Visualizing Your Workouts
I recently wrote about My 7 Personal Principles of Training. Here I'd like to talk a little more in detail about each one. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in the comments below. In the last principle, we talked about how disconnecting from your day can have a profound … Continue reading How to Get Better Results From Visualizing Your Workouts
My 7 Personal Principles of Training
Early in my lifting days, I created a set of seven training principles to take with me to the gym every day. I was in my mid-teens and deep into exploring this new world of lifting and reshaping my physique. These aren't specific in the sense of sets, reps, and exercises. It's more of a … Continue reading My 7 Personal Principles of Training
How Long Do You Rest Between Sets?
I get quite a few questions messaged to me about training, diet, supplements, and motivation. So instead of keeping all my answers private, I'll be posting a few here (with permission) so that more of you can benefit. If you have a question of your own just go to the contact page and fire away! … Continue reading How Long Do You Rest Between Sets?
I Just Finished Chemotherapy and Am a Little Nervous About Pushing Myself in the Gym Again
I get quite a few questions messaged to me about training, diet, supplements, and motivation. So instead of keeping all my answers private, I'll be posting a few here (with permission) so that more of you can benefit. If you have a question of your own just go to the contact page and fire away! … Continue reading I Just Finished Chemotherapy and Am a Little Nervous About Pushing Myself in the Gym Again
I’m Trying to Lose Fat But Am Gaining Water Weight on Creatine, What Do I Do?
I get quite a few questions messaged to me about training, diet, supplements, and motivation. So instead of keeping all my answers private, I'll be posting a few here (with permission) so that more of you can benefit. If you have a question of your own just go to the contact page and fire away! … Continue reading I’m Trying to Lose Fat But Am Gaining Water Weight on Creatine, What Do I Do?






