Oftentimes we overlook the cool-down routine as much as our warm-up routine. I think it has something to do with wanting to get to the exciting part of the workout and both warm-ups and cool-downs are “boring.” I used to think that these routines were a waste of time, but that was before I knew just how much benefit they provide the body. This article explains a quick, ten-minute recovery routine that you can do practically anywhere.
Charlie Mike. For those of you who don’t know, this isn’t a terrible name for a child. It’s actually the name of a terribly difficult workout program by Ashley Horner and Bodybuilding.com. You’re probably reading this because you’re curious about starting this program or you found my article posted on Facebook and figured you’d give it a read (thank you).
Here it is, half-way through 2016. Have you stuck to your New Year’s Resolutions? Have you lost the 10 pounds you were planning to lose in January? Maybe the summer weather came sooner than you had planned. Well fret no more; here are five things you should know about achieving your fitness goals as we head into the second half of 2016.
Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP) is all the rage these days. For a “program hopper” like myself, I find that DUP is a great way to feel like you’re doing something different each training session, without actually sacrificing progress, strength, or hypertrophy goals. The structure for DUP varies from person-to-person; however, since I am fairly new to this concept of training, I think it’s important to shed some light and decompose the process of setting up a DUP training program.
If you are like me and work a desk job, it is easy to turn into a slouched over mess. With all the hype out there about “sitting is the new smoking” and “prehab is rehab”, I have decided to create a list of the most realistic exercises that you can do at the office to help improve posture, mobility, and overall happiness. And hopefully prevent you from looking like a stupid fool, rolling around on the floor next to your cubical. ;)
Sometimes the best recipes come by accidentally mixing things together and tasting the outcome. This Mac & Cheese recipe is a simple as it sounds: 2 ingredients + microwave for 1-2 minutes + enjoy!
Short on time? Not a huge fan of cooking? Then this recipe is for you.
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Let’s just say StrongLifts and I have a LOVE-HATE relationship these past 2 weeks. I’ve seen some major strength gains for bench press (up to 110# 5X5); however, I’ve had to reduce the volume of my deadlifts and barbell rows due to low back fatigue and stiffness.
Short on time? Hate cooking? Or do you enjoy cooking but want to try something new in the kitchen? I typically meal prep over the course of a weekend by first making a protein and a carb dish and then mixing them together. In this article, I will walk you through this process of making simple, delicious meals that you can grab-and-go throughout the week.
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The last two weeks on the StrongLifts program have been both rewarding and extremely challenging. Between Christmas, New Years, and traveling with family, as well as keeping up with my Eat To Perform numbers, I added about 20 lbs to my Squat and hit PRs on DeadLifts and Bench.
Tired of dried, bland, and burnt rubber chicken?
With 2016 right around the corner, and meal prep headed into full swing within the next few weeks, here is an article to help you prepare delicious, juicy chicken every time. The following article explains my top 3 methods of preparing chicken for use in delicious dinners and dishes.
