This is a simple one-pot Greek chicken and rice recipe made with juicy chicken thighs, white basmati rice, herbs, garlic, lemon, olives, and feta. Everything cooks together in the oven in about 30 minutes, so the rice absorbs the broth and seasonings while the chicken stays moist and tender. Easy enough for weeknights and an awesome meal prep recipe too!
Years ago, I wrote something in my Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle e-book that people still talk about today. It was about cardio - and it made some waves: “If I wanted to get as lean as possible, as fast as possible, I’d do cardio twice a day, seven days a week, until I hit my goal. Then I’d scale back to maintenance.” That quote has been floating around for over two decades now, and not surprisingly, it still sparks debate and prompts questions... like "Does double cardio burn more fat or just burn you out?
Do you easily stick with your nutrition plan or do you give in to unplanned cheating and frequent excesses? Do you have near-perfect gym attendance or do you often skip workouts? When you do workout, are your sessions a 10 out of 10, or do you have a lot of 6's and 7's (or lower)? What would happen to your results if you finally mastered your motivation and finally stuck with your program? You can when you understand how to use the power of all four levels of accountability...
Body transformation for women can be a challenge. It's easier for men than for women and the fact that men can eat more is only one of the reasons. But astonishing body transformations for women are possible and the success story you are about to read is another inspiring example.
The book Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle speaks of the power of goals and the power of affirmations, both being part of the "mental training" element of the program. Most people agree about the importance of goals, but many are skeptical about affirmations. Perhaps there has been no better demonstration of the power of affirmations than in the case of Jonathan, the winner of the mens weight loss division in the Burn the Fat New Year Challenge...
Craving something warm, comforting, and satisfying for breakfast, but still want to keep it high-protein and fat-loss friendly? This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal tastes like “breakfast apple pie,” yet it’s packed with protein, easy to meal prep, and light enough to fit in any fat loss plan. One batch, multiple servings, and no bland diet food in sight...
What’s the best split routine for building muscle? A 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-day splits? The truth is there are many effective ways to train. In this article, I break down the pros and cons of each option, explains when body part splits make sense instead of full body workouts, and help you choose the right split routine based on your goals
Is there really an “optimal” time under tension for building muscle? Many lifters swear by the 40–70 second rule, yet newer research challenges the entire idea. In this deep-dive, you’ll learn where the TUT concept came from, why it stuck, and what actually drives hypertrophy. If you’ve ever wondered whether set duration truly matters, this clears it up.
Building Strength and Muscle After 50 by Chad Landers is one of the most practical fitness books for the mid-life lifter you'll ever read. No gimmicks, no complicated systems – just smart, joint-friendly strength training backed by science and decades of coaching. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and want a clear plan to get strong, this book delivers.
Most people think motivation is about willpower or discipline, but the real driver of long-term fitness success is intrinsic motivation. In this article, I break down the science behind autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and show how these three psychological needs can help you stay consistent with nutrition and training. Plus, you’ll learn eight practical ways to build motivation that actually lasts.
