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
I was a typical skinny kid who naturally wanted to build muscle and get stronger. At 14 I started with a basic iron barbell and dumbbell set in my backyard. I used my father's homemade freestanding picnic table bench to perform numerous exercises from Arnold's The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. Armed with just those few … Continue reading The Overnight Transformation of Fitness
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
Here are a few articles I've written for Fitness Volt lately. In them, I go over how to really train after 40, bigger legs after 40, and 5 changes you can make right now for better results. Check them out below. Over 40 Training Always wonder if you need to change things up after a … Continue reading Bigger Legs and 5 Changes to Make After 40
I wrote a new op-ed on Fitness Volt talking about the advantages of the old school mentality without the technological gadgetry that purveys our lives. Check out the article here: Get Back to Old School Training Without the Tech In it, I list out several ways to boost your training results, nutrition, and motivation without … Continue reading No Tech Old School Training Tactics
Check out my latest interview from Average Bros Fitness. We talk about training, nutrition, motivation, the fitness industry, and competition. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxGEAsroarg&t=1s ***
We all face burnout sooner or later, but do we really deal with it in a systematic way that benefits our long-term goals? Or do we just haphazardly take time off and let loose on our diets and training? Is there a better way to handle when we feel burned out, tired, and overly fatigued … Continue reading What to Do About Burnout
After World War II, General Patton faced a personal crisis. After the fall of the Axis powers, he longed for the engagement and action he felt during wartime. This frustration is of no surprise. After all, his instrumental leadership during a world war had also been a summiting of the Everest of self-actualization. A return … Continue reading Confessions of an Un-Bodybuilder
At-home full-body dumbbell workouts are everywhere, but many are structured for those who just want a quick "get-in-shape" program. I've always been a student of muscle. If I'm going to spend time training I want any routine I follow to build muscle, and strength, and give me a great pump so I can walk away … Continue reading At Home All Dumbbell Workout
If you're like me you love training. Not "get in shape with step class" kind of training, but bodybuilding style training that puts muscle on your frame. (Nothing wrong with step class, just not my cup of tea). I love the pump of blood, I love pushing myself, and I love the discipline. But this … Continue reading What’s the Best Body Part Split if You’re Over 40?
Brad Borland 