I've started a new experiment. This one is a workout experiment where I will stop counting my reps for the next 6 weeks. Why do such a silly thing? For starters, I'm very attached to analytical training. If you've seen Anabolic Again, then you know I rely heavily upon percentage maxes, specific rep ranges, and specific rep progressions in my program design. However, … [Read more...] about No More Reps
Weight Loss
Beyond Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting, or any fasting for that matter, is a tool. For most, it's a tool that is used to reduce body fat. So in that sense, people use intermittent fasting for the purpose of losing weight, and more importantly for losing body fat. At this level, they are 'purposefully fasting', which is fantastic, however it is not my ultimate goal for you to take away … [Read more...] about Beyond Intermittent Fasting
Post-Workout Protein Dare
I'm just about finished the next update of How Much Protein, and I think the new editions to the book will really help people understand my views on protein. However, on piece of research is too interesting for me not to share with you today... Most research conducted on the acute muscle building affects of post-workout protein have two interesting thing in … [Read more...] about Post-Workout Protein Dare
Fat Loss Divide and Conquer
Fat loss; If you're having problems with it, this post might help... I have a little project for you to help you hit the ground running for New Years. I want you to start now.... As in right now - right this very minute. And what I want you to do is a little thought experiment. I want you to STOP thinking about exercise as a way to burn calories and lose fat. Stop … [Read more...] about Fat Loss Divide and Conquer
Ideal Metabolism
Let’s start with the most obvious question first – What is metabolism? The amount of calories you burn in a day is a result of the millions of chemical reactions that occur in your body in order to sustain life. We measure the amount of energy that is used by our bodies in either Calories or Joules, both are really nothing more than simple measures of heat energy. This … [Read more...] about Ideal Metabolism