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
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Fitness Content
It's that time of year again when I ask myself a series of questions about the fate of this blog. Disclaimer: I don't see my blog as some huge, influential source of information or central hub for all things fitness. I don't have a countless number of "fans" who incessantly message me their thoughts, questions, … Continue reading Navigating the Changing Landscape of Fitness Content
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
7 Ways to Stop or Even Reverse Any Progress in the Gym (or How Not to Gain Muscle)
Lift as heavy as possible every single workout. Be sure that you never lift light, no matter how much your joints hurt. Always perform low reps for all lifts including isolation exercises and movements that have a deep stretch. Eat as much protein as humanly possible. There's never an upper limit to protein consumption. The … Continue reading 7 Ways to Stop or Even Reverse Any Progress in the Gym (or How Not to Gain Muscle)
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
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?
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
Brad Borland 