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...
Many people knock on machines saying they provide no benefit, only wimps use them and that they’re a waste of time. I strongly disagree with this statement. Sure, if all you use are machines, you’re missing out on a lot of opportunity. You are getting off easier since they are less physically and mentally draining. And you likely aren’t using...
Talk to 10 different believers in 10 different diets and the way to know if they’re knowledgable or not is to ask them if their diet is the best for fat loss.If they say yes, they’re not knowledgable. Or at the very least they’re lying. To understand why there is no best diet for fat loss, we need to understand...
No one has perfect technique all the time. Whether you’re just starting out and are learning the movements, or you are a seasoned lifter who’s technique breaks down under a heavy load. There are specific reasons for a breakdown in technique, and that is exactly what I will be discussing within this article. By understanding the causes of technique breakdown,...
You go to the gym, you workout, and you leave. Sometimes the workouts are awesome. Sometimes they’re average. Sometimes they’re not good. What is making the difference between the good, average and poor workouts? In this article, I’ll be going over some things that can easily fly under the radar when it comes to workout quality! Pre-Workout Nutrition: Do you...
Nutrition is one of those things where you simply can not get a straight answer. This is due to 3 things. People trying to lie to you to sell you their stuff. People who are so obsessed with their methods that they stand by them at all costs. Lastly, there are many nutrition approaches that work well. Let’s go over...
Lots of people like to complicate the process of losing fat. In reality, it is a very simple process. On a fundamental level, it comes down to being in a calorie deficit. Of course, consuming adequate protein, micronutrients and keeping full is helpful. Sometimes the task can seem daunting, but with these simples adjustments that I am about to discuss,...
I will be the first to admit that prior to the last couple of weeks, I haven’t done dedicated core stability training for at least a couple of years. Yes, years. I never made time for it, never made it a priority. Sure I did heavy squats and deadlifts and that allowed me to lift properly and progress fairly well,...
I know I know… boring! Who wants to talk about the importance of foot stability? Welp… anyone who is serious about their safety and performance when it comes to lifting weights should be intrigued by this. They Are Used For So Much: For any exercise where we are using our feet to stabilize our body or weight, our foot stability...
If you have been in the fitness world for a little while, I am sure you have heard everything under the sun when it comes to meal frequency suggestions. Today, I will be going over the truth about meal frequency! If you are a beginner, all these claims about eating a minimum of 6 meals per day and all the...
