Why do you go to the gym? If you’re like most people, you simply go to the gym to lose fat, build muscle or a combination of the two. Sure, there are some exceptions to this general rule – people who want to improve their health or athletic performance, for instance – but the vast majority of trainees out there are motivated by the desire to merely get leaner or bigger.
Our initial inspiration to make these physical changes usually comes from feelings of insecurity about how we appear. How do I know? After over 20 years in the iron game, I could provide you with thousands of examples of trainees for whom this is true.
But there is no need to go any further than my own personal experience. Read more…
Fact—98% of all dieters fail. This statistic is beyond staggering. I find it amazing that people can even muster up desire to continue down a path paved with unyielding disappointment and frustration. But many do—with only failure to show for their efforts.
Sprinting is unequivocally one of the best training methods for developing speed and power. It also has a potent side effect of triggering massive changes in body composition, i.e. fat loss and muscle building.
For those of you who don’t know, double unders are a basic yet amazingly effective rope jumping technique.
For many years now, the barbell squat has been considered the king of all exercises. However, I would argue that the deadlift should reign supreme.
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