Every single day, I get requests to train people for physique shows. I turn people down every time. Why? I prefer to recommend someone who does it full time. Even though I often do consults for physique coaches, I rarely do them for physique contestants. Sometimes, I do write programs to put on mass for …
The 7 Step Approach to Achieving your Physique and Strength Goals The self-help industry is booming nowadays, and the advent of the Internet help spread the advice of every one under the sun, reprised by glossy magazines who give you “smart” tips to change your life… with about no measurable effect whatsoever. (http://fourhourworkweek.com/?s=Poliquin) My very …
Life sends you reality checks when you least expect them. Just recently I had one when I saw that Arnold Schwarzenegger just celebrated his 70th birthday. 70 years old, the Oak? Didn’t he just win his last Mr. O like a couple of years ago? Talk about aging fast! Actually a back-to-back slap in the face …
We live in a toxic world, and this toxicity affects androgen levels at an epidemic level This is reflected in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. But it is also present in the products we consume and we have at least some level of control over this. What …
Stress is a very common buzzword now, with levels up to 100 times higher in the average person than our forebearers just last century. Yet, it is very often misunderstood. Let’s make a few things clear so we’re all on the same page. Stress means that the homeostatic state of the body has been compromised. …
Neglecting pre-workout nutrition is the sport equivalent of driving on an empty gas tank while wishing for the best. You must begin with the end in mind. What is it exactly that you want energy, biochemistry and mindset wise during your workout? Your goal will determine your priorities and dictate what to eat pre-workout. If …
I always talk about the importance of a good breakfast, my favorite being the Meat and Nuts Breakfast™. The saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is very true. Not only will it sets your neurotransmitters for the remainder of the day, it will also give you energy and focus. If …
Discipline does not exist. There is only love. Love is the most powerful creative force in the universe. You are the result of what you love most. You either like rock-cut abs more than donuts, or you like donuts better than having abs so cut that you can do the laundry on it. It’s that …
It’s being said that our stress level is a hundred times that of our ancestors just a century ago. With stress being called “the illness of the 20th century”, it’s no surprise that stress management is now a trend, especially since the 21st century doesn’t seem to fare better, stress-wise. Among the many methods put …
Article Written by Tom Nikkola One afternoon, while taking a “mental break”, I did some searching on Pubmed for studies on peppermint essential oil (yes, for me that’s a mental break). After a few clicks, I was immersed in studies and papers on peppermint essential oil. As often happens when I enter the research rabbit …
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