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.
If you’ve ever started a new workout and woke up the next day barely able to move, you’ve experienced DOMS – delayed onset muscle soreness. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn what causes DOMS, why it hits so hard when exercises are new, how long it usually lasts, and the smartest ways to prevent severe soreness as you build strength safely.
If you’ve ever read a weight training article or a muscle building (hypertrophy) science review and thought, “Wait, what does that word mean?” then this glossary is for you. In this resource, I chose the most important and frequently used terminology in hypertrophy research and practice and defined them in the simples way possible. I also added extra tips to help you with the application of all the popular principles and techniques. From AMRAP to concurrent training to volume load, this is your quick-reference guide to understanding the language of building muscle...
Edward Deci’s Why We Do What We Do is the definitive book on intrinsic motivation. In this review, I break down Deci’s research on autonomy, competence, and relatedness – and explain how these ideas apply directly to fitness, fat loss, and long-term consistency. If you’ve ever wondered why motivation fades and how to build it from within, this is essential reading.
