tracking workouts

The Punishing Power of Tracking Your Workouts

It’s happened to you more times than you care to admit. I know this because it’s also happened to me. It’s the hair-pulling, infuriating, stop-and-go relationship far too many of us have with our goals in the gym.   You know the drill: Jacked up on a new goal and a fresh batch of supplements,…

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Deadlifting: The Ultimate Guide

Want to bulk up and get shredded at the same time? Are you a skinny guy looking to get big or an enthusiastic gym buff frustrated with measly gains? Meet the king of all functional movements: the deadlift. Learn how to deadlift and reap all it’s benefits, without risk of injury. Click To Tweet You’ve…

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The 7 Most Powerful Muscle Building Foods

If you’re even remotely into weightlifting, you’ve probably heard the terms “bulking” and “cutting.” The bulk-and-cut cycle was originally utilized by bodybuilding, physique, and figure competitors to push their body to extremes. They used it to get a beefed up, razor sharp figure for their annual physique competitions.   The cycle works like this: You…

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JMax Fitness Podcast: Daily Undulating Periodization with Mike Samuels

I consider strength coach Mike Samuels to be one of the biggest authorities on Daily Undulating Periodization in the fitness industry.  Here’s what you should know about him: Mike is a competing powerlifter, and currently holds the Under-23 bench press record for the South East of England. He has coached clients from all over the world for…

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caring for your digestion

Gut Gains: Are You Caring for Your Digestion?

Did you eat your bacteria today? This sounds creepy but it’s actually crucial. We’re talking about probiotics- live microorganisms that, according to the internationally accepted definition, “confer a health benefit on the host.” Are you caring for your digestion? If not, here’s how to do it. Click To Tweet It may seem shocking to you…

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