When DK first got in touch, he was trying to get down to 10% body fat. But he was stuck at around 16%. He’d gone from losing a couple of pounds a week to losing almost nothing at all. That’s despite the fact he was on a strict diet. Lifting weights 5 days a week. […]
My Skulpt Scanner Review: How Accurate Is It?
The Skulpt Scanner is a device that claims to measure your body fat percentage quickly and accurately. But does it really work? Is there any science behind it? The Skulpt Scanner is shaped a little like an iPhone, with sensors on the back. You put it over your muscles, and hold it in place for a few […]
To The Busy Man with No Time to Exercise
You are busy. Stressed. Under pressure. You’d like to go to the gym more often, but with everything that’s going on you just don’t have the time. Obviously, I can’t wave a magic time wand and add an extra day to your week. But what I do have is something that – if you implement […]
The Overload Principle and Muscle Growth
What is the overload principle? And how can you apply it to your workouts to make your muscles bigger? Here’s everything you need to know. What Is the Overload Principle? The principle of progressive overload refers to the idea that you need to constantly increase the demands you impose on your muscles in order to […]
Why You Don’t Need Carbs After a Workout
You don’t need carbs after a workout to build muscle. While the rapid provision of carbohydrate after exercise is important for some people in certain situations, for most people (which likely includes you), it isn’t. Here’s a closer look at what the science has to say on the subject of post-workout carbs and muscle growth. […]
Why Can’t I Get Back to Sleep?
As I sit here writing to you, it’s 2.43am. I’ve been awake for the last 45 minutes. All the “sleep hygiene” boxes have been ticked. The room is dark and quiet. There are no electronic gadgets in there. I have nothing on my mind that I’m trying to remember to remember. But, for reasons that […]