What if we told you that there is one “secret ingredient” that can help to completely demolish all of your social anxiety, relieve stress, and help improve your mental clarity? What if we told you that this same ingredient IS NOT some crazy and dangerous recreational drug that you would need to meet a sketchy …
You know that protein shakes are a staple in any bodybuilder’s diet. Everyone makes protein shakes, everyone drinks protein shakes, and everyone knows the benefits of protein shakes. But not everyone knows how to make GREAT protein shakes. Which is a shame, because one of the best ways to maintain an amazing …
You’re on a mission. You’re a go-getter, a builder, and a visionary. You have ideas, plans, and a mission to accomplish but there’s something you just can’t quite dial in… FOCUS Think about all the little, minute, things in life that don’t meet your mission and take your focus away. Individually they aren’t much but together …
I’ve been guilty of some late nights before, and even all nighters now and again to get a ton of work done. One thing I noticed was that my appetite would get seriously messed up each time I did this. When I’m under 8% body fat and eating extremely strict, even small variances in my appetite …
I often hear the term “hard gainer” thrown around by gym goers and fitness enthusiasts very loosely. It is so prevalent that I feel it necessary to dispel some misconceptions around dieting and what the human body is actually capable of. Common knowledge among most individuals, even newbies, is that there are 3 body types; ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs. …
1. Portioning Your Meals Into Several Smaller Meals There is a huge backlash of individuals who want to argue about the science behind splitting up your daily meals into several smaller meals and its benefits or lack thereof. First of all, I’m a proponent of several smaller meals, if your schedule allows for it. I’m not …
I get a lot of requests from guys asking things like “How can I build a bicep peak?” or “How can I make my abs more aesthetic?”. The unfortunate reality is that there is a very specific genetic muscle shape that your DNA has dictated for your individual physique. And while you can create hypertrophy …
1. Lower Your Rep Ranges If hypertrophy is your goal then I recommend keeping your rep ranges around 12 reps. However, if strength is your main priority, then dropping reps will actually benefit you. Increasing the weight and dropping your rep range from 10-12 down to around 6 reps per set can prove to be an …
One of the biggest misconceptions in dieting is that fat is responsible for making you fat. I don’t know where this myth derived from, or how that conclusion came to, but it is absolutely NOT the reason you can’t get in shape. Fats have a variety of essential health benefits and it is very important …
Carbohydrates soak up water and sodium. This is why when you first start a no carb diet, you suddenly drop several pounds of water weight in a matter of days. The issue is sodium is an essential component that dictates your body’s electrolyte balance. And if your sodium is out of wack, it will disrupt …