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Alpha LifePowerful Words

Tip: When Life Gets Hard, Work Hard

Successful lifters find comfort in discipline. Here's what you can learn from them.

by Dani Shugart | June 11, 2016June 8, 2021
June 10
Alpha Life

Tip: Own Your Performance

You can learn a lot about life from a strongman competitor, like this important lesson. Check it out.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Brian Alsruhe June 10
June 7
Alpha Life

Tip: Change Your Damn Attitude

This no-holds-barred advice for powerlifters also applies to anyone who wants to lift heavy and get better. Check it out.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Dave Tate June 7
June 5
Alpha Life

Tip: Build Yourself Up, Don't Tear Others Down

Here's an easy way to spot a real jerk (in the gym or out) and avoid becoming one yourself.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Dave Tate June 5
June 3
Alpha Life

An Open Letter to CrossFit HQ

A sports medicine physician who worked at the CrossFit Games has some pointed advice for CrossFit HQ. Check it out.
CrossFit, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dr Adam Schulte June 3
June 1
Alpha Life

The Best Predictor of Success

A super tribe of Africans has learned the secret to athletic success. Can we duplicate the effects of their barbaric methods?
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
TC Luoma June 1
May 25
Alpha Life

Tip: Drop the "Body Love" Nonsense

Put in the effort and seek the results, but don't get sucked into this politically correct movement. Here's why.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Dani Shugart May 25
May 10
Alpha Life

4 Politically Correct Fitness Lies

Let's cut the crap and talk about how touchy-feely fitness advice actually works the opposite of how people expect. Consider this your trigger warning.
Bodybuilding, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dani Shugart May 10
February 5
Alpha Life

4 Biggest Lies of The Biggest Loser

It's a show about fitness that keeps people dumb and in the dark about getting fit. Here's the big fat truth about The Biggest Loser.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dani Shugart February 5
February 4
Alpha Life

4 Things You Can Learn from Strongmen

Strongman competitions are a lot like life. You need to be tough mentally and physically. Check out these lessons from the trenches.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Powerlifting & Strength, Strong Words
Brian Alsruhe February 4
January 20
Alpha Life

Ladies, 6 Reasons NOT To Compete

Bodybuilding stages are booming with herds of women. Are you planning to be one of them? Before you go any further, read this.
Bodybuilding, For Women, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
John Romano January 20
January 11
Alpha Life

Tip: Adopt the Average Sucks Mindset

Stop saying you're in a maintenance phase. It only leads to slow regression. Here's why and how to fix it.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Chris Shugart January 11
December 19
Alpha Life

Tip: Shut Up About Your Goals

Studies show that telling others about your goals makes you less likely to achieve them. Here's why, plus a better method.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Chris Shugart December 19
December 14
Alpha Life

Tip: Surround Yourself With These 5 People

Outperform yourself, make gains, and enjoy the process. Every lifter needs these five types of people in his life.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Dani Shugart December 14
November 16
Alpha Life

Tip: Respect These 5 People in Your Gym

The gym is full of phone-obsessed, squat rack curling wankers. Thank goodness these five awesome types of people are there too. Check 'em out.
Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips
Chris Shugart November 16
October 16
Alpha Life

CrossFit and Steroids

A noted performance enhancing drug expert examines CrossFit and answers the controversial question: are top CrossFitters using PEDs?
CrossFit, Opinion, Pharma, Powerful Words, Strong Words
John Romano October 16
September 29
Alpha Life

The 5 People Every Lifter Needs to Avoid

There are five types of people out there who will ruin your progress in the gym. Here they are, plus five great people you need in your crew.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dani Shugart September 29
August 18
Powerful Words

The Death of Women's Bodybuilding

More and more women are lifting weights, but women's pro bodybuilding is dying fast. Here's why, plus a frightening look at the cause of “man face.”
Bodybuilding, For Women, Opinion, Pharma, Powerful Words, Strong Words
John Romano August 18
July 3
Alpha Life

The 5 Worst Types of Trainers

Like any occupation, the fitness biz has its share of morons and downright delusional characters. Here's how to spot them.
Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Tony Gentilcore July 3
March 24
Alpha Life

The Beautiful, Ugly Truth About Competing

Women who decide to compete will have one of two experiences. They'll either grow from it or be destroyed by it. Are you ready to step on stage?
Bodybuilding, For Women, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words
Dani Shugart March 24
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