Not long ago, I binge-watched a few episodes of a TV show on Amazon called The Boys. It’s all about a group of individuals with super powers who are seen as celebrities by the general public. But it’s all fake. Behind the scenes, they’re actually corrupt superheroes who abuse their powers rather than use them […]
Lumen Review: Stalked by the Lumen Metabolism Hacker
Recently, I was targeted by a YouTube ad for something called Lumen, which claims to be the first device to hack your metabolism. Even after I left and went to another site, it was still there, stalking me. Eventually I gave in, and clicked the ad to see what it was all about. What is […]
Will a Protein Shake Before Bed Give You More Muscle by Morning?
You’ve heard that taking a protein shake before bed will help you build muscle faster. But you’ve also heard that doing so is a waste of time, and that protein timing is irrelevant. Just hit your macros by the end of the day and you’ll be fine. Will drinking a protein shake before bed give […]
Why Cardio Won’t Kill Your Gains
Does cardio kill your gains? Or can you mix cardio and weights without putting the brakes on muscle growth? Here’s everything you need to know. Not long ago, I was putting together a training program for a guy who hadn’t been to the gym for a couple of months. He’d lost some muscle, and was […]
Blood Flow Restriction Training: 4 Alternatives That Work Just as Well
If you want to know what the science says about blood flow restriction training and muscle growth – what it is, how it works, and how to get many of the same benefits without faffing around with cuffs, bands or tourniquets, this page will show you how. What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? With blood […]
5×5 Burnout: What It Is and How to Beat It
The 5×5 workout is one of the most popular programs out there for anyone who wants to build muscle and get strong. It’s very simple to follow, requires nothing more than a bench, barbell and squat rack, and works well for a lot of people. If you’re currently on a 5×5 program, and you’re happy […]
Full Body Workouts: The 7 Questions Everyone’s Asking Google
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 seven of the most popular questions on the subject of full body workouts, muscle growth and fat loss. 1. Are Full Body Workouts Effective? […]
Do Some Muscles Grow Faster With Lighter Weights and Higher Reps?
Some say that you should train a muscle based on its predominant fiber type. Muscles that are slow-twitch dominant, for example, should be hit with light weights and high reps. Muscles that contain mainly fast-twitch fibers, on the other hand, respond best to heavy weights and low reps. The first time I came across the […]
The Truth About the “Big Breakfast Burns Double the Calories” Study
Here’s a comment that rolled in the other day: ===== Christian, there was a study that recently came out that showed regardless of how many calories you are at breakfast, your body burned more of them up during digestion and less at night. So it does appear that eating a big breakfast helps from the […]
The Critical Difference between Overtraining and Being Overtrained
The other day, I got an email from a guy who was worried that he was overtraining. Someone had looked at his training program, told him that he was doing too much exercise, and that chemicals in his body would eat into his gains as a result. It would be great to be able to […]