WHY WOMEN NEED TO TRAIN HARDER THAN MEN               To build off of my BLOG from last week I want to make one more point about women and their training. I constantly see in the gym or on social media individuals training women like...

I don’t want to get bulky.     Time and time again I hear this statement and every single time I hear it I want to cringe. Let me make one point very clear here, females you will NOT get bulky from lifting heavy weights....

4 SIMPLE RULES TO IMPROVE YOUR PHYSIQUE     There are many things that can help you to improve your overall physique but, here are some golden rules to help you get the most out of your efforts.   TRACK WHAT YOU ARE DOING- This...

Techniques You’re Missing to Add Muscle     Spring has finally sprung, temps are getting into the upper 60’s and on a good day, pushing close to 80. The sun is out, wind is light and clothes will slowly but surely get lighter.   But...

6 REASONS WHY YOU ARE NOT REACHING YOUR GOALS!                 Constantly I hear of or see people not progressing in the gym or achieving the body they envision. This can be the result of many different aspects but the following are some of...

5 BASIC STEPS TO INJURY PREVENTION FOR THE LIFTER               Contrary to popular belief we are not super human and injuries can and will occur. I am one of the worst offenders when it comes to thinking my body is invincible and until this...

Nutrient Timing               Let me preface this entire article by saying that this idea of nutrient timing is not accepted by all and is simply a guideline based on results that I have seen from myself and many clients over the years. The idea...

                                                       Deloads: When, Why and How       So in the last blog post, we went through some intensity techniques that can be used to get you in shape if you are behind the curve in regards to getting in shape. But lets say...

Well, if you haven’t noticed, it’s springtime (or road construction depending where you live) and no doubt you’ve been to the shop and picked either a manager or sales associates brain on training and nutrition.   But it’s crunch time. It’s now April and you’re...

Part 6:  Individual needs, Aging, and Stress Management   First of all, thank you for following this blog and for bearing with me through another multi-part series.  I just want to wrap up this series on recovery with a few related topics that are relevant...