How Advanced Are You?

How Advanced Are You?

Many moons ago I worked for a bodybuilding/muscle magazine. One of my jobs was to spot content that would resonate with their “base,” which was largely 18-35 year-old men. I quickly learned that the overwhelming majority of readers felt they were...
Sometimes You Have to Try Something Stupid

Sometimes You Have to Try Something Stupid

Back in 1996 I remember telling a bodybuilding mentor about this new diet I was following. You eat zero carbs and lots of fat and trick your body into surrendering bodyfat while sparing muscle. But my mentor wasn’t too impressed. “Oh yeah, THAT diet....
Fat Loss Starts on FRIDAY

Fat Loss Starts on FRIDAY

People love milestones. Especially fitness people. Monday is huge. Fat loss starts on Monday, right? And Sunday is monumental because hey, that’s “cheat day” whether you need or deserve (or even want) a cheat. But in my opinion, Friday is the biggest day. Not only are...
The Ladder and The Slide

The Ladder and The Slide

It’s a hot, muggy August afternoon. The gym is DEAD. All but the truly hardcore or eternally guilty have checked out in favor of crowded patios and rooftop bars, replacing sets and reps with sugary cocktails and overpriced appies. These warm weather temptations...