In this article we will learn all about the age old heavily debated topic in the fitness world, training splits. I hope to clear up some misunderstandings and dissolve some of the mystery regarding what the optimal split routine is. One of the questions you will be asked a lot when socializing in the gym …
When people talk about getting leaner for summer and going on a mission to reveal that rock hard six pack abs buried under a comfortable layer of cushion, 8 out of 10 times you’ll hear people announcing that they will either eliminate carbs, fats or both these macronutrient groups from their diet all together. And …
So you have decided to take matters into your own hands and that you want to become a better version of yourself. First of all, congratulations. It is the first step to success in your life. Part of becoming the best version of yourself is getting into great shape. Or even getting into amazing shape. …
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Intermittent fasting has become quite the hype in the last decade. Lots of fitness and nutrition influencers have hopped on the bandwagon and swear by it as if their lives depend on it. Many people with the goal of changing their body composition have experienced amazing results by the use of intermittent fasting. People claim …
Repetition ranges or rep ranges are another topic heavily discussed in the fitness industry. Where discussions take place, disagreements are present and trust me… this topic has had its fair share of just that. Ask any athlete what the optimal rep range is to build muscle and I guarantee you that each person will give …
You’ve seen that new action movie with your favorite actor and noticed that the guy is in fantastic shape. His muscle definition is all over the big screen and you’re astonished how in the world someone can look like he’s actually carved out of granite. Not only do you ask yourself how this is possible …
Experiencing information overload is the least one can say when cruising the internet or any other source of information regarding improving your physique both aesthetics and performance wise. You may come across hundreds of different techniques, promoted by hundreds of different fitness gurus claiming that their practice works best. Drop sets, rest pause, pyramid training, …
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The stereotype symbol of fitness… a topic of myths and legends… a physical trait most people will never acquire in their lives. You might have had rocked it during your younger years, but with age it vanished and a comfortable layer of fat has found its way around your waist. You’re right, this article is …
If you’ve been involved in the fitness industry in some way for the last couple of years, you’ll have noticed that there is a never ending discussion going on between two die hard camps regarding training volume. These two camps are the low volume training group versus the high volume training group. Training volume has …
If there’s one extremely common phenomenon that I witness amongst almost everyone that I come across, it’s that people love to focus on small details instead of aiming most of their attention to the things that truly matter. Focusing on small, insignificant matters often gives us the impression of being productive, while in reality, we’re …