Bulking up is to gain muscle weight as cutting down is to lose the body fat while preserving the muscle mass. They can be defined as follows: Bulking vs. Cutting ‘The bulk phase’ is a period of time where the primary goals are to build muscle, increase body weight, and increase strength via a surplus […]
What is HIIT Training?
HIIT is defined as repeated bouts of exercise at maximal intensity; that reflects the client’s VO2 max peak with active rest intervals in between. The maximal intensity bouts of exercise and active rest intervals can be manipulated to suit the fitness levels of the individual, as the fitter they are; the shorter the active rest […]
Metabolic Training Science – Why This Works
With all this talk about metabolic training, it’s important to understand the true science behind it. How it works, how it impacts a client’s fitness level and body, and more importantly, what needs to be in place in order for them to receive those benefits. It’s critical to know that not everyone who tries metabolic […]
The Benefits of Barefoot Training
Many athletes who train barefoot have tremendous results and experience fewer injuries. So what’s barefoot training all about? And is it a good idea to ditch your sneakers at the gym or studio? Stronger Ankles Going barefoot strengthens the stabilizing muscles of the foot and ankle and makes them stronger. Shoes give a lot of […]
Your Predictable Success
You can make your career success far more predictable. You essentially need to create a set of rules and follow these rules to allow for the predictability to take place. Then, you follow the framework you created to put your success on a schedule. Here’s how it works: 1. Create a morning ritual for success. […]