Note From Bryan: It's been a heck of a month. Writing, coaching, finishing a hard diet, doing days of filming out east with my podcast partner Scott Tousignant of MetabolicMasterpiece, and even buying a house.  That means it's vacation time. So enjoy this guest blog from fellow coach and aspiring bro Jason Helmes of Anyman Fitness. Jason is one of the most down to earth guys you'll ever meet,...

Last post I gave a run-down on how to approach the douche-infested world of dietary supplements. While 90% of what lines the shelves is basically shit, there are some items that may improve your results. In this post I’ll outline exactly what I take to help build muscle while optimizing health. But first a quick review, if you were too lazy to read the last post. Though you really should....

 New clients love to ask about supplements. And they hate my answer. “Ideally, you'll take nothing,” I say. “Truth is, probably a few things. “It depends.” I’ve been in a quasi-dysfunctional relationship with the supplement industry for 20 years. As both employee and consumer. A part of me wishes I could just quit it. Because in many ways the dietary supplement world is loathsome. An unregulated...

My friend Sam said that he was “quitting bodybuilding.” Now Sam isn't a bodybuilder per se. He’s never competed or immersed himself in the seductive world of Pro Tan, posing trunks, and tuna farts. But he does take his physique seriously, and until recently seemed very pleased with his progress. Hell, I was pleased with his progress. In a few short years he’d gone from a sloppy-looking cubicle...

The circle is complete. Welcome to the Dad Bod era. Era is a bit of a stretch. I see this lasting about as long as an ill-advised fashion trend, like those 5 minutes when Kriss-Kross convinced teenaged mall rats to wear their pants backwards. For those who don’t know, a “Dad Bod” describes a guy whose body isn’t fat or thin, but somewhere in-between. Physically he’s just like, you know,...

“Duty is the essence of manhood.” – George S. Patton "What destroys a man more quickly than to work, think, and feel … as a mere automaton of duty?" -- Friedrich Nietzsche I struggle with duty. I‘m not alone. It’s said that men are born with an innate sense of duty. Or at least a need to “serve” other than their own self interests. They’re just waiting for something to awaken it, like faith or...

I wake up in a great mood. The earlier the better. I love opening my eyes when it's still dark outside. It's like awakening to find you're at the head of the line. The reward for your discipline is crushing a few hours of quality work before most have found the snooze button. I've learned to cherish everything about waking up. The first splash of cold water on my face. The smell of fresh coffee....