Every day, millions of people ask Google some of life’s most pressing questions, big and small. And I’ve taken it upon myself to provide you with the answers. Today, I tackle eight of the most popular questions on the subject of bulking and cutting. 1. What’s the Difference Between Bulking and Cutting? The main difference […]
How To Deadlift With Proper Form: 3 Mistakes To Avoid
Unless today is the day you’ve discovered the Internet for the first time, you’re almost sure to have heard about the benefits of the deadlift. I’m not going to go over them all again, but this short quote from strength and conditioning coach Eric Cressey sums up many of the reasons why the deadlift is […]
What to Do When Fitness Gurus Contradict Each Other
Google around for advice on how to get in shape, and you’ll come across thousands of articles and videos, with much of them dishing out completely different advice. One trainer says one thing. Someone else says something completely different. Then another trainer comes out and contradicts everything the last one said. You could spend the […]
Why Getting a Six Pack Will Take Longer Than You Think
The latest version of the Bugatti Veyron — the Super Sport — is the fastest production car in the world, with a top speed of 268mph. I’m going to use the Veyron to illustrate an important point about why getting your body fat percentage into single digits (the minimum requirement for “ripped” status) is going […]
Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss?
Swimming uses almost all of your major muscle groups. It places a vigorous demand on your heart and lungs. And when you swim breastroke or backstroke, you’re burning about the same number of calories as a fast walk or a slow jog. But for some reason, swimming does have a reputation for being less effective […]
Body Pump: The “World’s Fastest Way” To Get In Shape?
Designed to “tone and condition muscles while raising metabolic rate for rapid fat-burning,” Body Pump is supposed to be proven to be “the world’s fastest way to get in shape.” For this claim to be true, it would need to burn more calories than other forms of exercise, as well as helping you gain more […]