Be a renaissance man. Every now and again, I like to shift gears here and write about bigger things other than biceps and bench presses. Call it a 30,000-foot view post where I pan back and take in the "big picture" of something on my mind. A few years ago, a friend had a look … Continue reading Be a Renaissance Man or Woman: A Call to Action
When you feel flat, over-trained, and unmotivated. I have a standing appointment with the phenomenon known as burnout. I'll be gliding along, minding my own business, getting great workouts, pumps, and progress numbers, and then it'll creep up on me without warning, trigger, or logic. Burnout greets me with a visit. Here is what it … Continue reading Coping with Burnout: Understanding Its Impact on Training
Climbing to the age of 40 and beyond brings with it a host of changes. Some great (family, wisdom, some success), but it also has its fair share of challenges (more medical maintenance, heftier bills, weary joints). I've been training consistently since I was 14, so my joints aren't necessarily aged, they just have a … Continue reading 7 Exercises I Don’t Do Anymore and What I Do Instead
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
A case for going heavy if you're over 40. If you've been a reader of this blog for any time whatsoever, you've noticed I'm a big believer in a more moderate-to-high rep range. This is due in part to several factors. My joints have a few miles on them. I've done all sorts of training … Continue reading Should You Lift Heavy After 40?
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
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
Here's a question from Paul asking about science and social media versus pure enjoyment in the gym. Hey Brad, This is mostly an observation, but interested to hear your commentary when I finally get to the point. I was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer on 17 February 2022. After years of sitting on my … Continue reading A Question About Fitness Freedom: Ditching the App for Gym Enjoyment
Here's an excellent question from a reader about the concerns of self-worth and body image, how it relates to exposing their child to weight training, and how it can potentially influence and impact their confidence. Here it is: Hey Brad, I'm going a little deep on this one. You've mentioned having a son. I have … Continue reading Lifting, Self-Worth, and Body Image
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?
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