photo by erica chan photography We all run into glitches on a daily basis; things that stress us out. Events that we may have control over or not, but either way they get to us. And they’re inevitable. How we deal with them can make a huge difference in the quality of our day, in finding […]
A Lesson in Appreciation
The bad times help us appreciate the good. Things seem to be good here in this pic taken in Vegas so I figured it’d fit with the article haha. The good times wouldn’t be as good without the hard times. Success isn’t as fulfilling without failure. And happiness isn’t as enjoyed or appreciated without an understanding […]
Doing Whatever We Want vs Discipline vs Regret
Finding balance in life is a struggle. We strive to find the right balance between work and family, discipline and treating ourselves, but often are left with regret no matter what our choice is. A part of living life to the fullest is enjoying treats, the finer things, or the guilty little pleasures that we […]
3 Characteristics of ‘the Jacked’
A classic ‘Cro-cop’ pic. … Excluding those on steroids. Yes, some guys have better genetics than others. Mine are shitty. My first 7 years working out yielded no muscle gains, while other guys I grew up with put on muscle like it was nobody’s business. But, good genetics and shitty genetics aside, guys who are […]
Building YOUR Ideal Body
Photo by Erica Chan Photography We all have different goals when it comes to fitness, we also have different starting points and desired results. And no, we’re never going to build the perfect body, at least in our own minds. There will always be something that we don’t like, something that we’re a bit insecure […]
5 Tips to Build Knockout Power
Rocky Marciano Some say power is something you’re born with and can’t be developed – a statement that I agree with, partially… There are definitely people who are born with amazing knockout power. Guys like George Foreman, Sonny Liston and Rocky Marciano were blessed with amazing punching power and didn’t need to develop it with […]
5 Skinny Guy Mistakes
Here’s me under 150 in high school, then at 182 lbs a few months ago. (I’m now weighing around 188!). Over the past week I’ve received some emails, facebook messages, even ran into a few guys on the street who all had the same question: “How did you gain lean muscle mass?” The interesting thing […]
5 tips to KILL your workout
Arnold Schwarzenegger knows how to have a killer workout – scene from “Pumping Iron”. I’ve had great workouts, and I’ve had workouts that were just so-so. Sometimes it’s the sleep I had the night before, the meal – or lack thereof – that I ate before, or the routine I was doing. There are, however, […]
Emergencies: Why We Train
When I can’t find “the right” picture to put with an article, Rocky Balboa‘s always a good choice. (Take a look at the bottom at 4 awesome fitness tips from Bodybuilding.com) There are so many reasons why living a healthier lifestyle is beneficial that it’s hard to count. It means more energy, better health, lowers […]
the Body Women Want: Chest + Back
Hugh Jackman in “Wolverine”. As we discussed in the first article in the series, “Building the Body Women Want,” we talked about what type of physique a women finds most desirable. It’s not the massive, steroid injecting, freak that most women will be attracted to. It’s also not the guy who’s carrying too much fat […]
Build the Body Women Want
Christian Bale did a good job bulking up for Batman Begins. Recognize your motivation and be real with it. EVERY guy wants a body women find attractive. It might not be your #1 reason for working out, maybe not even your 3rd, 4th, or 5th, but on some level we all want a body that […]
5 Must-Do Exercises to Build Explosive Muscle
There is such thing as useless muscle as far as sports are concerned. Muscle that’s just for looks and not athleticism. Here are 5 exercises that’ll boost your power, help with the weight you lift in other exercise and improve your athleticism at the same time by working the fast twitch muscle fibers which are […]
7 things that make for a better workout
Whale watching in Maui with Claire – a great reward after reaching a training goal! 1. Have a plan Don’t go in there guessing what exercise you’re going to do next. That’s what most people, they know what they’re working, but don’t have an exact plan of what they’re going to do. If you don’t […]
Getting the same results?
Are you doing the same old thing in your workouts? If it’s easy, what’s the point? If you’re starting a program that’s “easy”, ask yourself, what’s the point? Are you going to be getting everything you want out of it? Are you going to have to push yourself beyond anything you’ve done up to this […]
Build Muscle and Become a Better Athlete
The latest “Rocky” movie had a pretty bad ass training montage. Thanks for the emails that you guys have been sending me. I’ve been getting some great questions that let me know specifically what goals you have and which solutions I can provide to help you reach those goals. So again, keep up with the […]