The internet contains plenty of information about the benefits of infrared saunas but very little about what “infrared” means and how it works differently than other sources of heat. Once you understand the basic concepts, you’ll understand why these saunas take so long to heat up and why they are...
Volume Cycling for Muscle Mass
The most effective way to build muscle mass is to do a lot of sets and reps with a moderate weight, where “moderate” means 60-75% of your 1 rep maximum. Most successful bodybuilders since the 1970’s have trained using that approach. It’s typically referred to as high volume training. Effective...
Why Calves are Hard to Grow and How to Train Them
Calf muscles are notoriously difficult to grow in the gym, to the point where many people give up trying. What makes the calves so stubborn? It turns out the lower leg muscles aren’t meaningfully different from other skeletal muscles. What makes them hard to grow is that they’re already well...
Insulin and Fitness: How to Build a Better Physique by Understanding Insulin
Most gym goers don’t understand how important insulin is to building muscle and getting lean. In this post, I’ll break down what you need to know and how to apply it. What you may already know about insulin Insulin is the main hormone that regulates your blood sugar level. After...
The ABC’s of Weight Lifting Accessories
Weight lifting belts, shoes, gloves, wraps, straps, etc... I’m sure you’ve seen them around the gym and for sale online. Have you ever wondered what purpose they serve? How much of a difference do they make in your workouts? Are they worth the money? Do you really need any of...
