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How to Break the Déjà Vu Cycle

Summer is here; and you are back in the same position as you were last year, looking to tighten up and shred a few kilograms of unwanted body fat.

Holiday Dumbbell Destruction

It always ends up a good change of pace, challenges me mentally and it lets me obtain a solid workout (and more times than not, I learn something new too), even when you only have bare minimums.

Your Guide to Shred this Summer

Dropping some weight and getting into awesomely summer shredded condition ultimately boils down to; understanding the differences between the seasonal lifestyles, and what needs to change.

We refer to DOMS as the pain and stiffness that you may temporality feel after a workout. Generally brought upon via a strenuous or unaccustomed degree of exercise-induced stress, and this discomfort can last from several hours to several days.

When is less, MORE?

You don’t want to waste your time with ineffective workouts. You want to make sure (guarantee) that every time you go to the gym, you are leaving with a sense of satisfaction knowing that you “just got the job done”.

What is Holding You Back from Results?

With so many options and so much interest (and dollars spent), why do so many people continue to struggle to get into shape?

Winter Survival Plan

Winter is just around the corner, and for many of us that will be embracing the comfort foods, hearty soups and assorted roasts with extra potatoes smothered in gravy just like mum used to make.

Avoid the Post Comp Blowout

Many athletes are getting on stage for the first time, seasoned veterans trying to beat their previous performance’s and “internet showdowns” being played out on stages far and wide across the land.

The Most Important Aspect of Fat Loss

There are many aspects that go into effectively burning body fat, from the foods we eat to the movement we do; though often we tend to fixate on one variable as if that will be the sole instigator of pleasure or pain.

What’s Better - 1 Set or Multiple Sets?

I believe your goal (what you are training for) and your application (how you are training) are going to greatly influence the benefits of single versus multiple sets per exercise training.

Calculating Your Performance

During my formative years of lifting (let’s say my first 20), I progressed when I felt I warranted an increase. If I achieved my set number of reps with a prescribed weight, I would increase the load.

3 Tips to Stick to Your Resolutions in 2017

You may not go full blown and declare conquering the world, but there is something that you would like to achieve… and the start of the year signifies the time that your quest to be your best will begin.

Metabolic Damage - Rare or Real?

Metabolic damage is defined as the physiological adaptations that take place when someone is in a calorie deficit for too long. In other words, when the diet used to obtain a certain body composition goal is too severe.

Does Cardio Help or Hinder Weight Loss?

If you are like many people you have just been hit with a motivational Sledge Hammer to drop some weight and get in shape! So where do you start?

3 Tips to Armour-Plated Pecs

The “3 P’s” is my preparation and performance checklist I created to ensure that I get the most potential for growth from every single repetition I perform!