Get A Cardio Coach for Your HIIT Workouts

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When it comes to doing HIIT cardio training, having a coach to motivate you definitely helps with your intensity. However, who can afford to have a trainer standing by to push you harder? Who can afford a person to motivate you? Until now, the answer was probably “nobody”, but now we have the Cardio Coach, [...]

The Role of Time Under Tension

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Time under tension is yet another intensity technique that you should be working with in your training. It is a simple technique that is easy to vary, but brings about great results. In fact, there are certain muscle groups (the back for instance) that greatly benefit from this type of training. The idea is that [...]

Elements of Training: Intensity

Training Intensity

One element of training that is frequently misunderstood is intensity. To me this is a multifaceted element and every single person who wants to improve their physique should understand it to the fullest extent possible. Intensity can be about rest time, taking sets to failure and a multitude of other things. I have a secret [...]

Elements of Training: Introduction

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When discussion training, there are 4 essential elements to the puzzle. It is my goal in this article to introduce you to these elements and then, in 4 future weekly installments I will give you a detailed analysis of each of these elements. Training Frequency This principle refers to the number of times a muscle [...]

Treadmill Hill Climbs for Fat Loss Success

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Treadmill Hill Climbs are something I invented to aid with fat loss success. I got the idea from people who run up and down a local hill. I tried it a few times and found it to be an intense exercise, but too hard on my old knees. Treadmill Hill Climbs – The History My [...]

Review: The Quad Blaster

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Several years ago I had lower back surgery to repair a ruptured disc.  As a result of that surgery, I’ve been continually concerned with potential injuries to my back.  At the same time, I want to make my quads grow larger.  Everyone told me to squat and squat heavy in order to gain quad size.  [...]

Just Try It!

I get asked alot of questions, but there is one in particular that comes up alot.  I am often asked what I think of a particular workout method.  Usually this question is accompanied by a list of exercises.  The expectation is that I am going to critique the entire plan and at times I do [...]

Keys to Your Success: Intensity

I am often asked what it takes to get results in the gym.  After asking the question people just stare.  They expect you to come up with some complex answer.  However, the answer is much simpler than people expect.  I have come up with 3 important points that will lead to success in the gym [...]

Are You Intense Enough?

Exercise intensity is often a misunderstood concept. How hard should I be working out, or how hard do I need to work out to see benefits. If you are unaccustomed to exercise, even a moderate amount of intensity will be of benefit. But if you looking to make noticeable changes to your body, lose weight [...]

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