How should guys measure their fat loss progress? There are several methods. Each have their problems, but I think one is a clear winner. Before I proceed, let me state that the overall goal is to lose fat and gain muscle. Subway’s Jared had an amazing fat loss story, but he failed on gaining muscle. [...]
I want to thank all my readers that started their Amazon purchases on this site. I had a really good December and January, which helped me feel a little bit better about the $3,000 in car repairs I had between October and January. Even though the software developer in me has issues with Amazon, I [...]
In January I read two books that advocated using a super slow movement while weight training. One of the books was awful and one was outstanding. I ended my review of the second book with this statement:
Will I be following the slow motion weight lifting protocol? Stay tuned for a post that explores that debate [...]
While at my Glitter Gym, the gym paused the soccer mom workout music for an important announcement. It was a professionally made audio clip encouraging members to sign up for some nonsensical aerobic class, because it burned lots of calories. The implication is that burning calories will equate to permanent fat loss. Take the class and get [...]
This is an outstanding book that challenged many of my beliefs about weight training.
Body by Science: A Research Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a Week by Doug McGuff and John Little makes a damn good case for super slow weight training. As I stated in a previous post, I [...]
Three fitness authors that I respect are supporters of slow weightlifting. I personally have yet to be convinced, but I wanted to challenge my beliefs. This book failed to do so.
The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution: The Slow Motion Exercise That Will Change Your Body in 30 Minutes a Week by Fredrick Hahn can [...]
It just pains me to see well intentioned people enter the gym just after the New Year and make the same mistakes year after year. Some last a month or two. Most will fail and sadly, most will blame themselves for not pushing themselves hard enough.
Below are my 10 Gym Tips for [...]
