Maybe it’s because summer is starting and people realize they’re going to be showing more skin for the next couple months, but I’ve received more requests for workout programs than usual.  These requests come from people of all shapes, sizes, and workout experience.  For today, I want to focus on a beginner workout routine for the person who has some workout history but has been relatively inactive for awhile.  They...

While speaking with a friend last week, I was reminded how people are so often misled by others in the gym when it comes to taking the right steps to building lean muscle in their workouts.  Unlike fat, you can spot-train muscle, but it doesn’t mean you should isolate it.  What do the majority of people want from their workout time?  I can’t speak for everyone, but I’d say that most would like to build lean muscle,...

Whether discussing athletic performance or fitness training tips, one of the first guys I look to in the industry is Mike Boyle.  I was fortunate enough to visit his facility outside of Boston in November and wasn’t disappointed.  Mike has made his name in the field of training over the past 3 decades, so when he talks, I listen.  Often seen as a contrarian, Mike is never afraid to go against the grain and have an original...

If you’re gonna invest your time and money at the gym, it’s best that you spend them wisely. Unfortunately, I see abuses of time and exercises day in and day out at the gym. So, without further ado, here they are…. #10 USING MACHINES: I cannot think of one benefit to using machines over free weights other than an individual’s inability to use free weights due to injury or age. The guided movement of a machine...

The terms “cardio” and “aerobic” exercise have been used in the fitness industry for so long that most people blindly follow the norms without stopping to investigate the research and results of this type of training. If people really valued their time and desired to change their bodies and sports performance for the better, they would set their aerobic model aside and turn to an anaerobic approach. What is the...