You are a badass, meat-eating dude who likes steak; hence, you eat a 12-ounce all at once. If you can only use 30 grams, where do the other 50 grams go?
Higher rep work can be beneficial, but it needs to be properly managed. We are still going to use 1-rep maxes for our primary means of developing intra/intermuscular coordination, but there are a few strategies we can use to ensure we incur extra volume when needed.
In terms of fat loss, we have to take into consideration the efficiency and inefficiency of how our systems work. It may seem odd, but looking at how these cars operate, and why, will help us to understand how our bodies can maximize their fat loss potential.
There are no magic pills, nutrition protocol, or training method that can address the root of the problem and reduce stress. You have to prioritize your life, what is important, what can wait, and what can be eliminated. And a lot of that has to do with your mindset.
If you’re one of those guys who thinks anything outside of plates on a bar is blaspheme, give me five minutes to convince you otherwise.
You’re going to be tired, you’re going to lose motivation, and you’re going to feel yourself going backward sometimes. That’s why it’s important to develop these skills and plan for the difficult times.
It’s story time. So travel with me, if you will, dear reader, back to turn of the century— in the winter of the year two thousand, and meet a very different Swede than the man writing this today.
Following one, any, or all of these suggestions is a solid way to help prevent packing on some holiday pounds and to keep your strength gains strong.
Inspired by John Meadows’ primary and secondary workouts, combined with what I know about density training from Vince Gironda, my current split accounts for time and intensity limitations.
I’ve gained 100 pounds over the last seven years and I’m going to share my journey and my experience, both good and bad, this has had on my general health.
The idea may seem simple and basic in theory, but these circuits are brutally effective at elevating heart rate for extended periods of time.
You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: intra-workout supplementation.
A player’s lean body mass has effect on the optimal mode of programming and dictates the methods you should use to improve athletic performance.
Following this exclusive elitefts event, we have shared coaching videos and lessons from the weekend. Here’s everything in one place.
Mike Mastell has helped me with my nutrition which varies by training days, off days, and event days. Here’s a detailed breakdown.
This is a practical example of exactly what I ate during the sixth week before hitting the contest stage. Why is this important to you? Because it pushes right up to that life sucks and I hate dieting threshold.
JL, Swede, and Casey answer multiple questions in this video, ranging from how to control training intensity to picking openers to nutrition for powerlifters.
Years of self-destructive life and eating habits led me to 430 pounds and a combined diagnosis of pre-diabetes and hypertension. I had two options: make a change or die.
You’ve likely heard of this plant extract gaining traction in the supplement industry, but is there any science behind the hype?
There are simple rules to follow to keep your nutrition 90% perfect, without letting diet control your life. This is how I do it.
Dr. Len Kravitz shows how HIIT workouts add intensity to your basic cardio training. These workouts provide numerous health benefits and will improve your overall fitness.
This one component in your life will affect your success than any other factor.
Tell people what they want to hear and you can sell them just about anything.
I want my body to be a fully functioning organism that can do, think, and be.
Before you start a diet, figure out what level of dieter you are.
When it comes to dieting, why is it that everyone automatically thinks they have to suffer and deprive themselves from everything in life?
