"Every day, I hear someone say, 'I'm too fat. I need to lose 25 pounds, but I can't. I never seem to improve.' I'd hate myself if I had that kind of attitude, if I were that weak. I can lose 10-40 pounds rapidly, easily, painlessly, by simply setting my mind to it. By observing the principles of strict discipline that bodybuilding taught me, I can prepare myself for anything."
It didn't hit me until that first week in the grocery store. There I was with a shopping cart full of eggs, hamburger, sausage, huge blocks of cheese, and an entire cow.
By now, you should have at least tried the leg workout that I described in Part 1 of this article posted last week. If all is well, you should be feeling really bad because your legs hurt so much.
The following is the written transcript of TC's Audio Interview with Jose Antonio, PhD.
Think of bodybuilding as a language, and think of the exercises we do in the gym as words in that language.
Note: While this article is geared toward teenagers, the info that it contains will be helpful for anyone who's new to weight training.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Think back to the time when you had the most fun in the gym. That's right - fun! What's the last thing you did at the gym that could be described as "having a good time?"
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Back in my small hometown in Texas, some of the more eccentric churches would hold these great tent revivals. Even if we didn't like their particular style of religion, we would still sit out in our cars and watch just for the sheer entertainment value of the show.
I love meal replacement drinks (MRPs) and protein powders in general. I can't imagine life without them. But, truth be told, one of them damn near killed me once.
Having trouble adding muscle mass without adding tons of excess body fat? Try this unique eating strategy.
Like training hard and heavy? You’ll love this classic training plan that uses heavy loads to potentiate the nervous system for great hypertrophy.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
The aim of this article is to touch upon some of what I consider to be the more common and damaging "mistakes" used in strength training.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
Ian King is the antithesis of what you may think a strength coach would be.
I've got a little round belly That shakes when I laugh, Like a bowlful of jelly...
Q & A with one of the world's premier strength coaches.
This all-day arm workout is completely nuts… but it works. Check it out.