It’s easy to look at a food and say it’s good or bad. I think this is a horrible way to go about assessing foods and determining which foods you want to consume in a specific circumstance. There are 2 things that I do when I am assessing a food to determine how beneficial it will be overall, and how...
Today, I will be discussing fundamental differences in the structure and outlook of one’s hypertrophy focussed training, depending on their experience level. By experience level, I am referring to the length of time they have been training consistently with quality. I will be doing an overview for beginner, intermediate and advanced trainees. Let’s get to it! Beginner: As a beginner...
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There are so many people that swear artificial sweeteners are the most cancer-causing thing out there… next to slightly charred steak of course 🙄. Here’s the thing… the studies that show negative health effects from artificial sweeteners usually include one of two things (or both). A crazy high dosage of the sweetener, or they use rodents (which can process the...
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It’s easy to get sucked into all the different training styles out there. High reps, low reps, isolation exercises, compound exercises and countless other variables. Should you do them all? I recommend not. The amount of specificity you train with for your goal makes a big difference. 20 rep sets won’t provide nearly as much strength specific benefits as 1-5...
You look at a nutrition label and it tells you everything you need to know… easy, right? Well, it does tell you everything you need to know, but not always in the most cut-to-the-chase type of way. Sometimes food manufacturers are like Shakespeare, forcing you to read between the lines when it comes to their food labels. Serving Size: You...
You hear so many things nowadays that at first glance, seem to be the most crucial and vital thing for your health. Of course, I am talking about eating strictly organic non-GMO foods, staying away from meats, never touching alcohol and hopping on the latest diet trend that is proven by financially driven influencers. If you were genuinely convinced by...
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Anyone embarking on a weight/fat loss journey is likely eager to drop some pounds. This eagerness is good, it means you’re excited about what’s to come. However, too much of this can lead to unrealistic/less than optimal ideas of how fast you want to lose weight. If this rate of weight loss isn’t achieved, it can cause people to get...
A calorie deficit is an essential part of any fat loss journey. However, they are not always the easiest to sustain, especially if it is more of a significant deficit. Having a plan on how you aim to keep up your calorie deficit to see the fat loss results that you want is very important for long term fat loss,...
We have all heard a hundred times over that sleep is important for muscle building, fat loss and most importantly, overall health. However, it is easy to dismiss something if you are not aware of the benefits. In today’s article, I will be providing you with the reasons to get proper rest! Muscle Repair & Growth: There are 2 primary...
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In this article, I provide the information you need for understanding the types of carbohydrates and their pros and cons. Types of Carbs: No matter what type of carbohydrate you consume, they will end up as glucose in your bloodstream. However, the process of getting to that point varies depending on the type. We have sugar/simple carbs, and we have...
