So let’s say you want to get in shape, but weights scare you. The mere though of lifting a heavy piece of iron gives you the rattles. No problem, I’m a huge fan of bodyweight exercises and believe that you can see great results by effectively implementing your own fat ass. Or not so fat ass… either one. If you take this route, you will eventually have to perform some kind of pushup. They ... more.

Well actually, me and a shit load of other trainers have always preached the following: if you want to lean out, you will lean out in a way that your body WANTS to lean out… and you can’t do a damned thing about it. This means that if the umbilical region (belly) is the 1st choice for fat storage for YOUR body, then that’s where it will go. Then it will go on to the next site and the next si... more.

Whether you’re an avid gym rat or just like to workout at home, there will come a time where something really weird happens: you’ll start to discover little tricks that take you above and beyond what you were normally capable of… or should I say, what  you THOUGHT you were capable of. Most of the time, I found that these tricks were psychological and their effectiveness is profound. It’s ... more.

For those of you who know what I’m about or have at least read my HeadStart fitness report, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that I’m a HUGE peanut butter (PB) fan. And when I say huge, I mean I have tried it ALL! From the protein enriched PB to the all natural PB to the most nasty ass, sugary and fatty PB that tastes so good it might as well be sold illegally. Like crack… on a stick... more.

The shoulder is an interesting joint. It’s construction allows your arm to have some serious ROM (range of motion) letting you to do some incredible shit. But then on the other hand, that also happens to be it’s downfall since biomechanically it’s a very vulnerable joint… it’s only surrounded by muscle at the top, under the armpit area there is nothing, which is why it’s so easy to inj... more.

If there is one thing I’ve realized as a trainer and a coach… its that knowing techniques, tactics and theories is only a minor part of the equation. Sure, I can tell you HOW to drop the pounds. Sure, I can tell you how to gain some serious strength without forcing you to change weight classes and sure, I can tell you how pack on some muscle if need be, but that “how” only counts for 30…... more.

Let’s cut to the chase. The little tricks I am about to show you can be used in two ways: 1. Help you gain weight if you’re having a hard time juggling a busy schedule. 2. To help you maintain the weight that you’ve worked hard to get. And I get it, not everyone wants to get jacked, but you should realize that taking in “maintenance” calories will at least prevent you from atrop... more.