Bulking, massing, “improvement seasons”—whatever you choose to call it—guys are forever screwing it up. First, you've got your "lean gainer." This bro is forever lamenting how he's "tried everything," but still can't seem to grow. A quick scroll through his IG profile shows hundreds of shirtless selfies with single-digit body fat. And that’s admirable … if you’re happy with your current level of...

Here's something I've learned over the years. The more people you coach through their fat-loss journey, the more you realize that YES, there are fat-loss “SECRETS.” They just have nothing to do with food. Well, actually they do. I call them the CAKE, and they include: * Consistency. * Simplicity. * Planning. * Discipline. * Time management. * High (but not unrealistic) standards. * Patience. *...

Wanna meet up in Florida? I hope everyone is enjoying our annual voyage through the Twilight Zone, the week between Christmas and New Years Day when the days all blend together, very little work gets done, and way too many calories are consumed. Meh, it’s only a week. As a coach I’m WAY more interested in how my clients eat and & exercise the other 51 weeks of the year. Anyway, I may not...

This wasn’t the first time I saw Arnold at Gold’s Gym. That initial meeting was the only time I’ve ever felt star-struck. And while I didn’t start having heart palpitations or follow him from machine to machine, I did do way too many sets of leg curls next to him—and my hamstrings paid for it dearly the next day. This time, I was struck by The Oak's obvious mortality. He shuffled more as he...

Whip out your driver’s license. If your date of birth is pre-1980, congratulations—you’re screwed. Seriously, just because you’re over 40 doesn’t mean you have to train like a geriatric after a hip replacement. In fact, some of the greatest bodybuilders in the world didn’t hit their prime until 40 was well in the rear-view. Although, most did have to make some simple yet effective age-related...

With fat loss, everyone wants non-stop progress. Preferably lightning fast, too. And while we’re asleep, if possible. Expecting such speedy results isn’t totally off base. Fact is, many have experienced it—at least for a while. Think back to when you first started lifting or got your diet in order. Maybe you dropped five pounds in the first week or added weight to the bar every workout. It’s...

I’ve moved again recently, but I used to start every day working in my office. And every morning, I’d notice an overweight middle-aged couple pass by the window, out on their daily walk. I don't think they've ever missed a day. Rain, sleet, shine, or colder than a witch's tit. They’d pass by. I suppose, if my eyes were better or my stalker skills more refined, I could have scoped them out to...