Motivation to workout isn't some new problem to solve. Just do a quick Google search about how to get motivated to train and you'll get a little over 28 million results to date. Of course, you'll get the canned "5 Secrets to Workout Motivation" among others. These templated, generic listicles may work for some, but … Continue reading How to Maintain Workout Motivation
As I get a bit longer in the tooth I'm more inclined to find new ways to train. I love resistance training and I'll probably be doing something with a barbell and dumbbell until I die, but sometimes doing a set, resting, and then doing another set can get a bit redundant and monotonous. Even … Continue reading My Favorite Supersets and Other Tricks in a Crowded Gym
Having proper gym etiquette is long gone. It's nonexistent, a nonissue, a lost art relegated to the dusty bin of behaviors of yore. Old gym codgers are the ones to always point out the ills of the modern gym atmosphere, right? Gyms are for the young influencers trying to brand themselves while attempting daily maxes … Continue reading How to Act Right in the Gym
The one question I get asked most in the gym is how I built my biceps. A set of nicely peaked biceps is great to possess at the poolside or in a well-fitted T-shirt. They are one of the sole aims of most who have ever picked up a dumbbell but are still frustrated by … Continue reading Building Bigger Biceps: The Not So Secret Method
The subject of sports and muscle-building supplements is like a greased pig. Always on the move and hard to catch. I can't think of another subject that's so controversial aside from politics. From industry hype, influencer ads, and bro science to lab studies, anecdotal evidence, and personal trial and error supplements continue to be a … Continue reading Which Supplements Are Best for Building Muscle?
I recently received a message concerning when to change a training routine once a plateau is looming. I get asked this question rather often and it's one I love to answer. Why? Because I feel like it's one of the most important pieces of advice I can give. And one that has worked for me … Continue reading How Often to Change Your Workouts Because of a Plateau
Building muscle after 40 isn’t impossible. Everyone from professional athletes, to weekend warriors, and even bodybuilders is experiencing success and longevity well into their forties. Muscle is muscle no matter how old you are and if your training is dialed in, your diet is on point, and you’re taking the proper steps for rest and … Continue reading 7 Things No One Tells You About Building Muscle After 40
Most of us will treat a week off from the gym as just that: a week away, usually indulging in some bad food, and giving our joints, tendons, and ligaments a break. I have a quote I tell almost every client: "Don't schedule time off. Life will do it for you." In other words, life … Continue reading What I Did on My Week Off
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
I'm never one to give anyone a completely overhauled diet plan, especially when I barely know their habits, likes, or dislikes. Lifestyle can dictate a ton when it comes to fitness, health, building muscle, losing fat, and any other life-improving action. I like to instead look at what someone is doing and give suggestions. Here, … Continue reading My Current Diet (Full Eating Plan)
Brad Borland 