Dear fitness experts - Stop acting like you are one in a million. We’re actually a dime a dozen. It’s time to stop pretending. Pretending like we’re the only one who ever got into shape. That we’re the only one who is good at deadlifts. That we’re the only one with big arms, great abs, or a great bench. We’re not—we are a dime a dozen. And within that dime—that … [Read more...] about Dear Fitness Experts
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Getting Shredded
According to an often cited study from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School, having money will make you happy, but at the equivalent of about $75,000 a year the "happiness effect" hits a plateau. No matter how much more than $75,000 per year a person makes, they don't report any greater degree of happiness. Of course, when we talk about happiness we’re not discussing … [Read more...] about Getting Shredded
Lean Bulking
Lean bulking... I hear this term a lot these days. As opposed to a "normal bulk" where you eat whatever you want, gain muscle and fat, then diet the fat off later, a "lean bulk" is where you try to minimize the amount of fat you gain. To be completely honest with you I really dislike the idea of bulking, always have. In my experience it works sometimes for men … [Read more...] about Lean Bulking
My Birthday Dexa Results
It's my Birthday today (yeah me!)... and for some crazy reason I was up early. Early because I had to drive into Toronto (which, being a non-Toronto guy I HATE doing), but Toronto is where the Bone Wellness Clinic is, and the Bone Wellness Clinic is where I go to get my DEXA scan done. In case you don't know, A DEXA scan is a highly accurate body scan that measures your … [Read more...] about My Birthday Dexa Results
Muscle Building Secret…
After 5 months of use I can tell you this: If you like weights, and like following a strict plan while working out (and if you have the space) Get a home gym. So far, best investment I have made to date. Just my two cents - nothing beats working out how I want, when I want....and with who I want. You don't need anything super complicated, a rack, a bar some weights. Then … [Read more...] about Muscle Building Secret…