Are you feeling frustrated with your lack of progress in building muscle? Maybe you have a strong desire to add size to your frame, but find yourself struggling with patience? As a personal trainer who has worked with countless people with similar goals, I understand your struggles. Building muscle is not an overnight process, but […]
How Long Does it REALLY Take to Build Muscle?
Gaining muscle is not easy. It takes time, dedication and perseverance to see results. How long it takes to gain muscle is different for everyone. It also depends on your genetics, how often you train, your nutrition and how much time you dedicate to gaining muscle. If you’re serious about putting in work so that […]
Is 100 Pull-Ups a Day Worth The Effort? All You Need to Know
When it comes to working out, there are all sorts of different routines that people swear by. Some people prefer to do a lot of cardio, while others focus on lifting weights. And then there are those who focus on doing a lot of reps of a particular exercise – like pull-ups. Pull-ups are a […]
Is Athlean-X ‘Old School Iron’ a Load of Nonsense?
If you are shopping around for workout programs, you’ve likely at least heard of the Old School Iron Workout program by Jeff Cavaliere of Athlean-X. I have been training for years and have known about Jeff’s workout programs for some time, but I never took the leap to actually get my wallet out and try […]
Is German Volume Training Good for Beginners?
German Volume Training is an intense workout routine that can be very effective for building muscle, but it requires a high level of commitment. If you’re just getting started with weightlifting or are looking to bulk up, you may be wondering ‘is German Volume Training good for beginners?’. In this article, we’ll cover what German […]
Clean vs Dirty Bulk? Which One Should You Do?
When it comes to clean vs dirty bulk, Some would say that in order to run a clean bulk, you should eat all the “clean” foods available in order to maintain optimum health. A dirty bulk is when you purposely include less healthy food options for the sake of reaching your goal weight. Consider dirty […]
How Many Pull-Ups Is Good, What Should You Aim For?
You can do a lot with just a few pull-ups. Pull-ups are undeniably one of the best exercises anyone can do, they target your back, arms, and abs all at once. In order to see results from your workouts, you should try incorporating a few pull-ups into your routines in between sets of other exercises. […]
Am I Too Old for Crossfit? – My Top 10 Tips to Get Started
With the recent articles, I have been reading about people being too old for Crossfit, or that people who are older than 45 should not do it at all, I have been wondering to myself ‘am I too old for CrossFit?‘ I know this is something that has crossed my mind as I am 48 […]
How Tight Should A Weightlifting Belt Be? – All About Weightlifting Belts
In this article I will aim to answer from my own experience questions such as ‘what are the benefits of using a weightlifting belt?’ and ‘how tight should a weightlifting belt be?‘ Weightlifting belts have been a source of hot debate in the strength training world for many years. Some swear by them and will […]
How To Fix Calluses on Hands from Pull-Ups
Unfortunately, some of us get calluses on hands from pull-ups. Calluses can be more than annoying; they can sometimes be painful. All calluses, no matter where they are located, are caused by repetitive motions that produce friction on the skin. This is why so many pull-up and calisthenic workout beginners experience calluses when they are […]
