Gym etiquette – please don’t be that guy
When you’re working out there is an unwritten gym etiquette. Please, please don’t be “that guy”… When I say don’t be “that guy,” this time I’m speaking about being one of those guys that has no gym etiquette and decides…
Does music increase your strength while weight lifting?
Can music actually help your weight lifting routine and make you stronger? Studies suggest this is true. We’ve all experienced the classic 80’s rock and popular tunes of yesteryear that pretty much act as ambien for your weight lifting…
MAXIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH BY USING THE POST WORKOUT ANABOLIC WINDOW
Muscle growth doesn’t come easy but you can take advantage of your post workout nutrition and maximize your results. A common question I get asked, as I am sure most every other bodybuilder, power lifter, pro athlete and overall big/fit…
Your Child’s health – 10 Tips For Raising a Fit Kid
Kids health is on every parent’s mind, every day. Raising a child that is fit will also help them stay healthy. Our most precious commodity is our children and their well being is the number one concern of every parent.…
Why you must add pull ups to your back exercises
Pull ups are foundation of all back exercises. JTG explains why below. Hey there Body Spartans! Okay, who wants to fly? I hope that you do, because the workout I’m about to drop on you will have your lats spreading…
The 10 Fastest Ways to Lose Stomach Fat: Without Crunches
Sit-ups and crunches are not the fastest way to lose stomach fat and keep it off. Lean abdominals are created with lifestyle. There are 10 specific habits of individuals with lean abs and these practices are listed below: 1. Where…
Volume Training – 10 is a Great Number!
I am currently coming off of a self-imposed week sabbatical from lifting weights. I will have a blog on that subject in a future post entitled “Listen to Your Body or You’re Going to Hurt Yourself, You Idiot.” In short,…
In the Cage with The Freaking Machine: Shock Week
This week, I am going to discuss my Shock Week Shock Week was my favorite week. It was no BS, down to business, get your sweet and iron on. We do nothing but super sets throughout the workout, and end…
This girl can power clean more than you
If you wanna build muscle you need to build strength. Rita Benavidaz knows that and so should you. Movements like hang cleans and power cleans are essential to building strength. I was doing a little research for this article and…
#1 FAT BURNING FOOD
THERE IS ONE PARTICULAR FOOD THAT WILL KEEP YOU BURNING FAT AND GAINING MUSCLE FASTER. ONE OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTION PATIENTS, FRIENDS AND STRANGERS ASK ME IS: “WHAT DO YOU EAT TO STAY LEAN?”
The best leg workout I’ve ever had
So I recently had the best leg workout of my 20 plus years of training. I’m in the gym and this old dude (late 50’s) next to me is squatting. Doing my best not to stare at his quads (which…
20 minute beginner workout – shred fat and gain muscle
If workouts are new additions to your life, then here are some fitness tips for getting started. Beginner Workout. The important part is to just start moving. Beginner workout 101. Even 20 minutes of physical activity everyday will get you…