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Is There an “Optimal” Training Split?

September 24, 2015 by Nick Leave a Comment

Is There an “Optimal” Training Split?

Photo Credit: Pro Bodybuilder Kai Greene   No, there’s not. Or at least, there’s no “optimal” training split for 90% of people that aren’t high-level athletes or physique competitors. The training split you choose should be based on three factors:   How much you enjoy the training split. Whether or not your schedule supports the […]

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Deadlift for More Gains

September 6, 2015 by Nick Leave a Comment

Deadlift for More Gains

*Photo Credit: Eddie Hall – world record holder with a 1020lb deadlift   If you’ve been following my writing for a while, you’ll remember I made a post awhile back where I said, “the squat is the best exercise in the history of ever.” Well, my thoughts on that haven’t changed. I still think the […]

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How to Improve Motivation for Strength Training

September 2, 2015 by Nick Leave a Comment

How to Improve Motivation for Strength Training

It’s quite simple actually. Just ask yourself these three basic questions:   1. Am I Having Fun? If you answered “yes,” move on to the next question. If you answered “no,” make adjustments to your training plan until it becomes something fun and enjoyable. Because, we aren’t motivated to do things that aren’t fun and […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to the Weight Room

August 21, 2015 by Nick Leave a Comment

A Beginner’s Guide to the Weight Room

The weight room can be a scary place. Armed with all sorts of heavy, metal objects – and filled with gargantuan men and women lifting unworldly loads while grunting, screaming, and grinding their teeth in to a pulp (that’s not really what it’s like) – it’s no wonder why some people are afraid to go […]

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10 Lessons Learned from a Summer Internship

August 14, 2015 by Nick 1 Comment

10 Lessons Learned from a Summer Internship

*Photo Cred goes to Steve and Mighty Mouse   As some of you may or may not know, I just spent the summer in Boston doing an internship at AMP Fitness. It was an amazing experience – and one I couldn’t be more grateful for – as I got to spend every day learning from, […]

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