Cardio sucks, you know it, and I know it. There are a few of you out there that actually like running on a treadmill or in the hot sun but this article isn’t for you. This article is for the rest of us (normal people) that do cardio because we have to….
Fat burners are the most popular option for those looking to shed some weight fast. By the name, many think that these magic pills literally help to melt the fat away as you sit at your desk. The truth is, fat burners are designed to assist and help speed up…
Let me paint you a mental picture, it’s Wednesday evening and you’ve just finished your Hemo-Rage and are heading into the gym. It’s been a while since you’ve trained legs and today’s the day you break that streak. First squats, then leg press, followed by supersets of leg extensions and…
Creatine is one of the most commonly used supplements out there. It’s ability to help bodybuilders and athletes improve performance and increase muscle size has also made it one of the most popular supplements for the past couple decades. Even so, many current and potential supplement users have no clue…
With the release of DEFY, Amino Drive and BCAA Drive, we’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding what the benefits of amino acids are. While many are familiar with amino acids, or at the very least have heard of them, not very many people know or understand exactly what…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day… we’ve all heard it but not many really know why breakfast is so important. First off, look at the name “breakfast” or “break” “fast”. You are literally breaking a fast that you involuntarily entered while you were snoozing. At the point…
Outdoor running is one of the best ways to get in shape and stay that way. Taking your cardio sessions from the treadmill to the trails can help keep you on track to reaching your weight loss goals. It’s no secret that running on a treadmill or using an elliptical…
Most people who lift weights have a certain mind-set when they’re training in the gym. There are the guys that pace around and, from the obscenities they say to themselves to get pumped up, they sound like they suffer from turrets. Then there are the ones that don’t really say…
It’s starting to get colder out (a frigid 78 here in FL) and with the cooler weather typically comes colds and the flu. Nothing can put your progress on hold as quickly as getting sick. Many aspiring bodybuilders will still try and tough it out and work out anyways but…
Vacations are a way for us to escape from our everyday lives and break out of our usual routine. Whether it’s going on a 5 day cruise, back packing through the mountains, or raging in Vegas, for many of us our daily routine pretty much goes out the window the…
For as long as I can remember the term “meat-head” has been used in a derogatory way to describe someone who works out. By calling someone a meat-head you’re basically saying that all they care about is lifting weights and checking themselves out in the mirror. However, even though this…
Losing weight, for most people, can seem like a daunting task. Even with all the information available out there it’s amazing that the majority of the population is still overweight and unhealthy. Losing body fat is actually a pretty simple equation, you must create a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit…
Everyone wants them but nobody seems to want to work for them. I’m guilty of this myself, looking in the mirror thinking how I wish I had ripped abs only to quickly remember the last time I did a crunch was when the Cavaliers were a playoff team. Along with…
One of the biggest obstacles most of us need to overcome is our ego. By now most aspiring bodybuilders likely know that throwing around the heaviest weight isn’t necessarily going to promote the most muscle growth. However, our egos seem to step in every time we may think of trying…
Over the years I’ve noticed some of the same training advice thrown around incorrectly. Below, I’ll touch on some of the most common misconceptions I’ve come across. Knowing the difference between fact and fiction will keep you on the right track and help you achieve your goal. Light weight for…
