Can you really get a Six Pack in Six Weeks? Summer is here, and with it all the fitness headlines such as “Get A Six Pack in Six Weeks”. Actually, forget 6 weeks: For whatever reason, getting abs with Men’s Health took 1 day longer in 2013 than 2012… It’s not just ripped abs that […]
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It’s “generally accepted gym wisdom” that 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps is what you need to do for hypertrophy, and 4+ sets of 1-6 reps is the recipe for strength. More than just “Bro-Science”, these are the rep ranges you will be taught as fact if you certify as a trainer with the American College
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It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a post on the movement/exercise component of evolutionary health and fitness. The main reason for this has been that over the past year or so, many of my long standing beliefs with regards to exercise/training/strength and conditioning (or whatever you want to call it) have been challenged,
Primal Fitness 2.0 – Part I: Is Functional Training a Myth? Read More »
Without doubt, a paleo-ish diet is unrivalled when it comes to shedding body fat and improving health. I often get asked, however, whether this way of eating can be followed if your aim is to gain weight? The answer is a resounding yes! A paleoish diet is excellent for building muscle for several reasons: It
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