Improve your physique and happiness
As fast as possible. But no seriously, we want to be progressing for as long as possible, so we don’t want to increase anything too quickly. The maximum sustainable rate of progressive overload for YOU will depend upon YOUR experience level, calorie intake & genetics (to an extent). Firstly, lets define progression. It is an […]
For those of you who are looking to compete in the future, James Clewlow is an up-and-coming physique competitor, and can provide some great insight into the sport. He’s also looking to make his mark in fitness modelling, and become a key inspiration to others who wish to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Check […]
There’s a lot of talk in the fitness industry in regards to training volume. Volume this, volume that, your training volume has to go up over time (which doesn’t really tell you anything). The reality, is that most people who go to the gym more than twice per week, will give themselves enough total training […]
Today, I’m going to give some specific training tips that I see some people not following in the gym. Some of them may seem obvious, but they’re worth mentioning if they help people out! Focus on the compound lifts. This is huge. It’s time efficient, and you tend to get better stimulation and muscle from […]
It’s one of those many topics that we need to get into perspective. As we already know, it’s virtually impossible to gain muscle in a calorie deficit or even maintenance (trying to re-comp) for longer than about a month. Calories therefore, are king as always, specifically 64% of your total success in regards to body […]
The main point this blog post will emphasise is that: Paradoxically enough, the harder and faster you try to change something in your diet, the harder and faster your body will fight against you and therefore, the more likely it is that you will metaphorically end up with a broken nose. It’s January, and it’s that […]
This is generally one of the main causes of unhappiness, at least in Western society. Comparing yourself to others in regards to material possessions, income, net worth, family, wife, kids, physique, strength etc will lead to unhappiness, or at least will do at some point in the future. This is regardless of your personal progression […]
I’ve been getting a lot of questions on Instagram and Twitter about workout programs: – What routines do you suggest? – What’s the best split? – What exercises should I be doing? – What should I be eating? Now I have the answers to all those questions in my free programs, all you need to […]
Fat loss tips for older dudes! I’ve noticed a lot more “older” guys are reading my blog now, and I’ve also had a few questions in relation to catering for the differences between ages and fat loss. There are a few things I’ve noticed with some of you older guys trying to lose fat that, […]
This post will detail a concept similar to goals achievement and prioritization – specifically focusing on 1 or 2 things to maximise efficiency. In the case of physique development, target your weak link for a period of time and eliminate it. This is in contrast to trying to progress in all areas and spinning your […]
