Let’s talk supplements. The shiny tubs at the store, the ads with shredded models, the promises that sound suspiciously like late-night infomercials—“Gain 10 pounds of muscle in 10 days!” (sure, buddy).
Here’s the truth: Most supplements are basically expensive pee. You swallow them, your body says “thanks but no thanks,” and then you… donate them to the porcelain gods. But every so often, there’s one that actually earns its reputation. Enter: creatine.
Read MoreGLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have changed the game for many people looking to manage weight and improve their health. They work by regulating appetite and blood sugar, often making it easier to eat less and lose weight. But here’s the thing: while the medication helps with food intake, it doesn’t automatically preserve your strength, fitness, or muscle mass. That’s where training comes in.
Read MoreOver the last month I have been lucky enough to be featured as an ‘expert’ for Men’s Journal in two different articles!
Read MoreHere’s the thing — the fitness industry has a weird relationship with stretching. One camp treats it like a sacred ritual, chanting “hold for 30 seconds” like it’s the secret to immortality. The other camp treats it like that dusty yoga mat in the corner — nice in theory, never actually used.
So, do you really need to stretch?
Read MoreWe’ve all done it. You decide you’re finally ready to get in shape, open up your laptop, type in “personal trainer near me” … and suddenly you’re staring at a wall of names, websites, and stock photos of overly enthusiastic people high-fiving in matching spandex.
It’s a bit like swiping on a dating app—you get a few carefully curated photos, a catchy tagline, and no real idea who you’re going to end up with. And just like dating, sometimes you get lucky, but other times… you’re left wondering how you ended up stuck with someone who thinks a “warm-up” means a 1-mile sprint.
The problem? Google isn’t your personal matchmaker.
Read MoreIt’s one of the most common concerns I hear, especially from people who are newer to strength training:
“I want to get stronger, but I don’t want to get bulky.”
Let’s clear this up right away: getting “bulky” doesn’t just happen because you picked up a pair of dumbbells. In fact, building significant muscle mass is a long, intentional process that requires specific training volume, high calorie intake, and often years of consistency.
So, if your goal is to get stronger, feel more capable, and move through life with less effort—but still fit comfortably in your clothes—you’re in the right place. Here’s how it works.
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