Exercise Volume: The Number One Thing I’m Changing This Year to Build More Muscle There are a lot of things you can do to when building muscle, but what is the optimal training volume for muscle growth? I’ve tried a lot of programs over the years. But there’s one thing I’m especially focused on changing…
Metrics Matter for Men Men’s health and fitness data tracking might be the answer to your goals in 2025 and beyond. Are you looking to drop some belly fat or get bigger arms? Data can help. Want to gain an edge mentally, have more energy, and be more productive throughout the day? Data can help….
Fat Loss Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated It’s normal to overcomplicate what’s really needed to burn fat, build lean muscle, and boost your energy and confidence. Sometimes you don’t need a new program, diet, or 75 hard when a simple fat loss checklist will do. The truth?The simpler and more sustainable you make it, the…
Forget Health and Fitness Resolutions. Master the Fundamentals. I find myself spending more time reflecting as we approach another new year. I’m a fan of goal setting. Not so much a fan of new year’s resolutions. I’m a fan of reflection and looking ahead. Not so much a fan of waiting until the new year…
Metabolism and Fat Loss: Why I couldn’t lose weight consistently until I understood these principles If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight and keep it off, it’s not your fault. Our metabolism is incredibly complex — and the common advice to eat less and exercise more rarely works the way people think it does. In…
What is Cortisol Belly Fat? You hear a lot about diet and exercise—but what if that’s not the whole story behind your belly fat? If you’ve got extra weight hanging around your midsection and hips, there could be another culprit at play: cortisol. “Cortisol belly” refers to fat buildup around your stomach, love handles, and…
Why Everything in Moderation = Frustration (And What To Do Instead) “Everything in moderation” is one of the most common phrases you’ll hear in the fitness industry. The idea? You can enjoy whatever foods you want, just in moderation. It sounds great in theory. But in reality? It doesn’t work for most people—especially when you’re…
Fat Loss Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner On My Journey There are some things I thought I knew about fat burning. I was wrong. Today, I want to share the lessons I wish I knew earlier when it comes to burning fat — and getting the body you actually want. I’ve tried dozens of…
Pressure. When you get squeezed, you see what’s really inside of you. Pressure comes in many forms.Sometimes it’s unexpected.Other times, you can see it coming from a mile away. So what does pressure have to do with being a dad, your health, and your fitness? Let me explain. There are things in life you just…
Love handles: losing them is about more than how you look Let’s talk about losing those stubborn love handles. I mean… what’s to love about the feeling of your stomach hanging over your waistband? To state the obvious:You’d probably feel a lot more confident with a little less fat around your midsection. I remember being…