Our society is a fabrication of thousands of years of evolution. Slowly, over time, certain aspects of the world have grown and morphed into almost unrecognizable entities. As we have continued to grow and prosper as a civilized nation, there have been trade-offs made. Maybe we don't need to toil in the field for 16 hours per day in order to provide food and nourishment for our family. But this doesn't mean that we aren't paying the price for it. The Industrial Revolution paved the … [Read more...]
[Podcast] What Do You Need To Start Your Own Online Fitness Business
If you're a personal trainer or a coach, you may be wondering about how to go about starting in the world of online training. Online training is much different from in-person training. One of the biggest advantages to the online trainer is that they are not tied down by a strict time schedule. Before you start worrying about site designers, Word Press plug-ins, Facebook ads, and getting certifications, be sure you take care of the "musts" in the world of online fitness. Listen for … [Read more...]
Food: Emotions, Morality, Shame, Guilt, And Anger
It started off innocently enough. Our online fat loss clients have their own, private Facebook group for interaction and support. Joe, a long time internet buddy and client from the UK, asked the crew: I'm curious as to the different viewpoints in this group: What is your relationship with food, if you don't mind me asking? What seemed like an innocent enough question turned into a multi-layered, therapeutic, psychology-riddled thread of epic proportions. Answers swirled among the … [Read more...]
How To Become A Real-Life, Comic-Book Superhero
I must make a confession: I hate superhero movies. I know that makes me pretty much "The Biggest Weirdo Ever" in today's world full of comic book fanatics and Deadpool groupies. I loved superheroes growing up, though. I've always been a fan of Superman. After all, he was a "Super" man, right? Stronger than a locomotive, and faster than a speeding bullet. Truth be told, I loved Clark Kent more than Superman. Here was a man who went to work each day with a secret. He knew who … [Read more...]
No Squats. No Deadlifts. Huge Gains. (Available Now!)
It was only a matter of time before my quest for self improvement became a quest for more muscle. Priority #1 was lose the fat, which is a battle many of us face. And I needed to, badly: When I got serious about my fitness, I decided to take the path of many others before me. I began a basic, linear progression of The Big 3 - squats, deadlifts, and bench presses - all using a barbell. Combining these full-body moves increased my strength rapidly, shred fat effectively, and gave me … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Squat Or Deadlift, You Are Not A Man………Right?
Make one, little confession about not squatting or deadlifting, and everyone loses their shit. I actually feel great since I came out of the "non-powerlifting closet". It's like a weight has been lifted (no pun intended) off of my shoulders. I feel like screaming it from the rooftops: I DON'T SQUAT OR DEADLIFT AND I FEEL (AND LOOK) AMAZING! I think I hear the blood pressure of many of my clients increasing................... So, what in the hell am I talking about here? What is my … [Read more...]
Podcast: Marty McFly, Doc Brown, The DeLorean, And How YOU Can Use It To Make Gains
The Back To The Future trilogy is a pure classic. In my opinion, it's the greatest classic ever assembled. Yes, I'm aware that means I believe it to be better than: Star Wars Lord Of The Rings Harry Potter Indiana Jones Big Momma's House Trilogy Hmmmmmm........................... What is it that makes BTTF such an amazing movie? Sure, the special effects are awesome (for the mid-80's), the storyline was dynamic and compelling, and the concept is inherently catchy. … [Read more...]
Muscle Building Mistakes Of Middle Aged Men
DYEL - (n.) Acronym, short for "Do you even lift?" An insult, insinuating the subject does not have an appearance which would indicate he participates in resistance training and/or other hypertrophic activities. Johnny spent 4 hours each week in the gym, but his dainty arms and chicken legs made his friends mockingly ask Johnny, "Bro, do you even lift?" It's the ultimate insult on the message boards. It's safe to assume the goal of any self-respecting male weight lifter is to have a … [Read more...]
Kryptonite
I've always wanted to be Superman. Not necessarily in the "I want to look like a superhero" sense, but in the sense that I try to be all things to all people. Forever, I've had an issue with wanting to "fit in". Truth be told, I suffer from "imposter syndrome". I feel insecure and inadequate in almost everything I do. It's this obsession, this constant feeling of somebody being "on my heels" that has allowed me to be successful in my online business. But even the most "alpha" of the … [Read more...]
Training To Look Better and Feel Better – Part 3 – “Pebbles”
You know that phrase, "Don't miss the forest for the trees."? That's a solid phrase. For a long time, I didn't really understand what it meant, though. That phrase, while redundant and overused, means something simple: Don't search for an uncommon solution if you have a common problem. If you're struggling to get stronger and gain muscle mass, there's a 99.99% chance that one of the "boulders" or "rocks" is holding you up. If your goals are to look and feel great, and have a healthy … [Read more...]