by Bryan Krahn | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
NEVER refer to choices you had the luxury of making as a “grind”—especially choices that lead to a better, healthier, and happier life. For many people, the opportunity to pursue self-betterment is, at best, a pipe dream. Do you know what IS a grind? – being a...
by Bryan Krahn | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
With clients approaching the bitter end of a diet—or those on a short-term “mini-cut”— I often advise them to try to forget about it. Not forget about their diet and go crush the local IHOP. But rather forget that they’re DIETING at all. In other...
by Bryan Krahn | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
There’s only one RULE: There are no MUST-DO lifts. You CAN build a strong, lean and muscular body without barbell squats, barbell bench presses, and barbell deadlifts. Or any specific lift for that matter. If you’re performing all the basic movement patterns...
by Bryan Krahn | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
There’s merit to a “get in and get out” approach to fat loss, especially if your ultimate goal is a muscular physique. However, a slow and steady approach will yield less dramatic swings in energy and water weight, not to mention more lasting changes...
by Bryan Krahn | May 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Is it ok to have a goal for lifting AND for cardio? I want to get bigger AND I want to be able to run a 10k without much notice. I hear so much conflicting information.” First, it depends on your MAIN goal, how much time you have, and where you are on the...
by Bryan Krahn | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
A while back, Alex Viada urged people to stop seeing a training plateau as bad. “Because improved form and efficiency, greater fat oxidation, and reduced glycogen consumption per unit of work done are all TERRIBLE, especially for lifters.” Even if sarcasm...
