Beware today we are in full rant mode! According to a NYT article, 50 years ago, the sugar industry hushed up findings that excessive sugar consumption is linked to heart disease. Needless to say, the conspiracy theorists were having a field day, so it is my patriotic duty to defend the United States of America […]
Protein powders are probably the most sold supplements and for a good reason. They offer a very affordable and convenient way to get in extra protein, especially if you have a busy schedule or are a large mammal like yours truly who has to eat a lot for them gainz. But how do you know […]
As I am spending a few days in Germany for some rest and recovery, I can not help it but to be amazed at the discrepancy of what is written in the press and what I see. According to the media, the end is nigh…Euro zone breaking apart, being overrun by Muslims, meteor strikes imminent… […]
Why train? Well, why do anything? Transforming your body makes as much sense as throwing balls into a basket or climbing Mt. Everest. You do it because you want to know if you can. If you get healthier in the process, great, but it is not the main motivation for most trainees. 99% of all […]
Plateaus and Training Volume: You Need to Do More Work! The phenomenon of “newbie” gains is well discussed in bodybuilding culture. Novice trainees are envied for their seemingly miraculous ability to gain muscle on relatively low amounts of training, such as the classic once-per-week body part split. However, this suboptimal approach quickly stalls, and the […]
No, I did not get a glimpse at Trumps tax return, but I think I figured out some pretty cool bodybuilding stuff instead… 1. How many sets do you need to do? In terms of volume, it needs to be considered per week, not per session. More sets will lead to more metabolic damage, resulting […]
Warning: This has been a tough week for me, both at the macro and micro level. Between the constant attacks, pointless violence, and the passing of a beloved family member, I did not exactly have the greatest of times. So, I did the natural thing and worked out. Thereby, I started thinking (insert dumb bodybuilder […]
There are many myths surrounding protein intake. The most common being that it is impossible for your body to “absorb” more than 30 grams of protein in one sitting. Firstly, from a biological perspective, this sounds very maladaptive. Human beings likely wouldn’t have survived if our our digestive tracts were so inefficient and wasteful of […]
First things first: Personal training ( whether in Dubai or anywhere else) is not rehab. If you are having an acute injury, you’ll need a physical therapist, not a trainer. But if you are suffering from muscular imbalances caused by the modern lifestyle, yes, weight training will help you attain a greater level of fitness […]
As I am sitting waiting for my flight to come in from Paris after watching the worlds greatest game for a week with my brother and Dad, I figured I might as well be semi productive and write this week’s newsletter. As always, it is about…me! But it can help you make greater gains, I […]