Interval Weight Training – My Favorite Fast Interval Sequence

A client came to me some months back asking for a more "metabolically" focused workout. Certainly not anorexic, in fact built like a linebacker, I wanted him to do this with strength training because cardio is crap. High Intensity Intervals are in vogue right now, so I'm not proposing anything new or novel, just a … Continue reading Interval Weight Training – My Favorite Fast Interval Sequence →

Weight Loss: So Simple, It’s Hard

Given my status as an exercise supervisor and nutrition consultant, this video could not have been more poignant. I'm really in the wrong business; I should just make diet pills and rake in the dough.

Caffeine, Cashews, and (lack of) Casualties: Study Rundown

These 3 studies were of interest to me, as I love espresso, consume 6oz of nuts per day, and generally like not dying. Caffeine A study performed recently at Arizona State University indicated that "moderate" caffeine consumption increased weight lifted on the bench press and improved performance in the Wingate test. I did find their … Continue reading Caffeine, Cashews, and (lack of) Casualties: Study Rundown →

How To Make Real Espresso From A 60 Dollar Plastic Toy

Being that it is Labor Day and what I've done is nothing amazingly exciting, I'll be keeping this post short. I have to tell you though: I'm really excited. I've been a caffeine junkie for quite some time, mostly in the form of energy concoctions based upon what I've learned about nootropics and stimulants. After … Continue reading How To Make Real Espresso From A 60 Dollar Plastic Toy →

Musings of Strength: Added Goals for 2008

At the start of this year, I made a conservative goal to pull 400lbs in the deadlift for at least 1 repetition. Though my best last year was 408 x 5, a few things have changed since, the major changes being the tweaking of my back shortly after setting that mark and pulling conventional instead … Continue reading Musings of Strength: Added Goals for 2008 →

Make Haste Slowly

"Always err on the side of conservatism. Even when you know you can do better, drop back to the point where you are using just a bit less weight or doing one or two reps less than you had planned to do. Then, every week or two, gradually increase you sets, reps, or weight. - … Continue reading Make Haste Slowly →

Why Cure A Hangover When You Can Prevent It?

Given my age, many of my readers would expect a title perhaps in line with something like, "why cure a hangover when you can drink more beer?" However, I've been an old man for quite sometime, and an OCD oldie at that. In a world of such wonderful spontaneity, I like to feel like I … Continue reading Why Cure A Hangover When You Can Prevent It? →

Contrast Bathing Does Not Improve Markers Of Muscle Recovery

(Photo: Koichi Kamoshida) So not only does Japan get hyper-speed internet and all generations of the Skyline GTR, but they also have chocolate baths. I'm pissed. Now, I'm a fan of a hot bath as much as the next guy. It's to the point where I've answered phone calls in the bath that weren't of … Continue reading Contrast Bathing Does Not Improve Markers Of Muscle Recovery →

Required Reading: Practical Programming

For those who read my blog on the regular, you'll note that I've mentioned my current variation of periodization or programming. My younger years had very little in the way of workout planning and, based on the dogma of the system I first learned, I didn't feel it was needed. After reading the work of … Continue reading Required Reading: Practical Programming →

Rule of 5, Or Pareto’s Principle For Meatheads

(This rather awesome photo is from San Diego Serenade.) Really though, it has all the big-handed awesomeness of a Foo Fighters video or The Science of Sleep without the oddball creep factor. So everyone on the internet has read The 4 Hour Work Week and developed dreams of manufacturing something so that they can do … Continue reading Rule of 5, Or Pareto’s Principle For Meatheads →