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Despite doing regular cardio for weeks, and even increasing the duration, you might still see no added weight loss and start wondering what you’re doing wrong. You may even begin to question whether cardio for weight loss works at all. You hear that claim everywhere – from trainers and even PhDs. The truth is, cardio does work. And when it doesn’t, there are specific reasons why. This post explains one of them…
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...
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.
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 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...
How many sets should you do to build muscle? Some say one all-out set to failure is enough, while others swear by higher-volume training. What does the latest science actually show? This article breaks down decades of research to reveal how many sets per muscle group per week deliver the best results - and why more isn’t always better when it comes to muscle growth
What is junk volume? In weight training, it’s the extra work that adds fatigue but not results. This article explains what junk volume really means, why more sets aren’t always better, and how science shows there’s a point where gains plateau. Learn how to spot wasted effort, train smarter, and make every set count...
Pressed for time? You can still get stronger and improve your physique with only two lifting days a week. The key is choosing the right exercises and progressing them consistently. In this article, I’ll share a minimalist, full-body training plan that delivers real results without long gym sessions — plus tips to keep making progress, avoid plateaus, and stay motivated
