A time under tension junkie decloaks and fires a couple of photon torpedoes in my direction: ===== Wow! You are a either a complete fool or a narcissist. I love how you dismiss time under tension as something people should NOT focus on but, you provide no proof, studies or research/theories. I can only surmise […]
Is Fasted Cardio Really Better for Fat Loss?
Is exercise on an empty stomach really going to help you lose fat faster? Some people claim it’s the secret to weight loss, while others say it’s no better than exercise done after a meal. Who’s right? Back in the day, I used to do a lot of fasted cardio, mainly because I believed that […]
Who Wins the Fight: Body Fat Scales or DEXA?
Came across an interesting new study the other day, where a team of researchers from Texas compared a number of different body fat tests to see which one was the most accurate . There was a lot about this study to like: 1. It looked at a wide range of body fat testing methods, from […]
The Secret Behind My Elite Level Olympic-Caliber VO2max
Not long ago, I decided to get a health screening done, where they measure your cholesterol levels, blood sugar, heart rhythms and so on. Fast forward a few weeks, and I get a very official-looking 46-page personal health report, which showed me the results. As I scanned through all the numbers and charts, I came […]
Fasted Weight Training: The 5 Questions Everyone’s Asking Google
Every day, millions of people ask Google some of life’s most pressing questions, big and small. And I’ve taken it upon myself to provide you with the answers. Today, I tackle five of the most popular questions on the subject of fasted weight training, muscle growth and fat loss. 1. Is It OK To Lift […]
Do Some Muscles Grow Faster With Lighter Weights and Higher Reps?
Some say that you should train a muscle based on its predominant fiber type. Muscles that are slow-twitch dominant, for example, should be hit with light weights and high reps. Muscles that contain mainly fast-twitch fibers, on the other hand, respond best to heavy weights and low reps. The first time I came across the […]