Guess what: nobody is coming to save you. Not me, not your training partner, not Oprah. Nobody. Are you hoping that one day, somebody is going to finally give you that perfect motivational speech? They’ll say just the right words to unlock the hidden motivation within you. Then, you’ll at last get up and get […]
Category: Foundational
Common Fitness Myths That Are Simply Not True
These are some of the most common fitness myths and misconceptions which are demonstrably false. Many of these myths have been around for decades and refuse to die. Believing these myths will hold back your progress, so stop believing them now. Carbs make you fat Sugar makes you fat Calories in vs. calories out is […]
The Fundamentals of Strength Training
This post will teach you the most basic fundamentals of strength training as a natural athlete. If you haven’t already hit the “Decent” level in at least 3 of my strength standards, I want you to forget everything you think you know about weight lifting. Because it’s probably suboptimal at best. As a natural athlete, […]
The Iron Laws of The Gym
Many of these will likely turn into their own post one day. Accept the following as unalterable laws of the jungle: Lifting is more mental than it is physical There is no shortcut. Stop looking for hacks and quick fixes Do not take advice from anybody who has not accomplished (or is at least working […]