Persist may Cycle Highlights Persist is starting a new training cycle next week! So here’s an overview of what’s coming up in the training program, and an update on how I’m approaching my own training to keep injuries away and focus on muscle mass and functional strength. Which track do you like best? When people …
Lean bulking means eating at 10-15% above maintenance calories. Train hard with progressive overload and in return, add muscle mass. Along with that muscle comes a small amount of body fat. In a lean bulk, the idea is to eat just enough in a surplus to promote muscle growth.
Training is a laboratory where I uncover concepts I put into our training programs. And recently I’ve made some discoveries about how each of our bodies adapts to training, and how to make the most of a muscle building session in the gym. https://youtu.be/I-rRKWg6kaw
ChatGPT can now make you a meal and workout plan in seconds. So is the fitness professional about to be replaced? Here’s our take on the future and where the human touch will come in handy. https://youtu.be/I-rRKWg6kaw
Today I’m covering what you need to know about Functional Muscle, as well as practical tips you can apply right away to build more functional muscle for yourself or people you train.
Applying these fitness hacks to look sexy – 4 for training and 3 for nutrition – has transformational power. They are the drivers of lasting physical change in both how you look and how you feel.
Another celebrity weight loss trend has hit the market. So let’s take a realistic look at weight loss shortcuts, and what they leave on the table for those who partake. https://youtu.be/K107fQPZeuI
You want to get all you can out of your lifting sessions, right? Dialing in your effort levels will maximize your time in the gym. But that doesn’t mean everything should feel super hard. Use these tips to build strength and keep your body in the game much longer. https://youtu.be/43SzFJ9arRY
Persist april Cycle Highlights It is April and springtime is here in the Northern Hemisphere. We are getting some more sunshine between bouts of rain out in California and you can almost feel that the warmer weather is on the way. That always gives me a little training boost. Coming out of the winter and …
Fasting has become a popular way to control for calories, and it’s also a popular topic among those interested in general health and wellness. But it’s not a must-have for everyone. Here’s why you might want to fast or skip it entirely, and what to do if you want to train while fasted. https://youtu.be/hdgYTOiZW2k