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How Many Sets To Gain Muscle: What The Newest Study Says
How Many Sets To Gain Muscle: What The Newest Study Says

bodybuilding, Science & Research, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

How Many Sets To Gain Muscle: What The Newest Study Says

Tom Venuto2026-02-19T11:49:20-05:00bodybuilding, Science & Research, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

If you want to get the best muscle gains possible, there are training variables that you need to optimize. That includes things like how much weight, how much intensity, and of course progressive overload. One of the most important variables is how many sets per week (aka "volume"). Though it's been researched in depth it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood factors in the muscle building equation. The biggest study on volume ever done was just published and the findings were fascinating and useful....

Low Carb Intelligence vs Low Carb Stupidity, Revisited
Low Carb Intelligence vs Low Carb Stupidity, Revisited

Classic Posts, Food & Nutrition, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Low Carb Intelligence vs Low Carb Stupidity, Revisited

Tom Venuto2024-11-11T13:29:44-05:00Classic Posts, Food & Nutrition, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

High fat, low carb keto diets are still trending. They're not just trending, low carb diets are here to stay. But despite all the new science available today that gives us a better understanding of how low carb, high protein or low carb, high fat diets really work, a lot of people are still thinking about it wrong and doing it wrong. Marketeers are taking it to the bank… consumers, on the other hand, are being taken. And that’s why I’m revisiting and re-sharing this classic article, 20 years after its original publication

The “Disuse Syndrome” Is Slowly Killing People
The “Disuse Syndrome” Is Slowly Killing People

Health

The “Disuse Syndrome” Is Slowly Killing People

Tom Venuto2024-11-09T09:14:58-05:00Health|

This post is about aging, but also about using or losing it at any age - even as young as 30 or 40... muscle and strength that is. It's a very personal story, about me and my family. So much so, that my finger hovered above the "publish" button for quite a while. I guess I finally clicked and am sharing because I believe this is such an important message

The Compound Effect By Darren Hardy Book Review By Tom Venuto
The Compound Effect By Darren Hardy Book Review By Tom Venuto

Book Reviews

The Compound Effect By Darren Hardy Book Review By Tom Venuto

Tom Venuto2024-10-05T12:41:02-04:00Book Reviews|

The Compound Effect is about achieving success in all areas of life, and how small actions, repeated consistently over time can produce big results. The author, Darren Hardy provides a perfect balance of information about the three key areas of success in life: 1. Health/fitness. 2. Financial success. 3. Relationships... He teaches that on the path to true success, there are no quick fixes or magic bullets and that success takes hard work...

If You Can Only Lift 4 Days A Week, What Are The Best Workout Schedules?
If You Can Only Lift 4 Days A Week, What Are The Best Workout Schedules?

bodybuilding, Weight Training

If You Can Only Lift 4 Days A Week, What Are The Best Workout Schedules?

Tom Venuto2024-09-27T13:46:01-04:00bodybuilding, Weight Training|

Many experienced lifters and physique athletes who want to build muscle train 5 days a week, and a handful even train 6 days a week. But for many people, these higher frequency training schedules are not realistic. As a result, they want workouts that are still effective but only require 4 days a week, or in some cases minimalist programs that take even less time. If you want to spend only 4 days a week in the gym, you may be wondering what are the best 4 day training schedules. In this extensive special report, you'll see many options, some which you may have never thought of before.

What Most People Are Still Getting Wrong About Goal-Oriented Versus Process-Oriented Fitness
What Most People Are Still Getting Wrong About Goal-Oriented Versus Process-Oriented Fitness

Motivation & Mindset

What Most People Are Still Getting Wrong About Goal-Oriented Versus Process-Oriented Fitness

Tom Venuto2024-08-01T07:03:04-04:00Motivation & Mindset|

I recently read a book about mindfulness and being "present." The premise was that by learning to love the process, you'll avoid self-judgement, eliminate impatience, end boredom, reduce stress, feel calmer, experience self-discovery, enjoy the journey and be happy. Achieving your goal will simply be a natural by-product. Sounds pretty good! But is being process-oriented really better than being goal-oriented? Why are some self-help gurus today telling us to "forget about goals?"

Full Body Vs Split Routine For Strength And Muscle: Which One Wins?
Full Body Vs Split Routine For Strength And Muscle: Which One Wins?

bodybuilding, Weight Training

Full Body Vs Split Routine For Strength And Muscle: Which One Wins?

Tom Venuto2026-02-04T21:44:02-05:00bodybuilding, Weight Training|

If you compared a full body vs split routine, which would be better for gaining muscle size and strength? This has been a controversy for years. A new study was published recently in the prestigious Journal of Strength And Conditioning Research (Ramos-Campo 2024) which aimed to finally settle this debate.

Body Transformation At 62 (60 Is The New 40)
Body Transformation At 62 (60 Is The New 40)

Transformations

Body Transformation At 62 (60 Is The New 40)

Tom Venuto2024-05-05T13:27:50-04:00Transformations|

Winning three different awards in the Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Body Transformation Challenge, Roxanne ("Roxie") has become a role model to all, showing that 60-something is the new 40. Roxie made the top 3 in the muscle and physique division of the challenge, having dropped 11 pounds of body fat, while adding 1.6 pounds of lean body mass at the same time... Read on and learn how she did it....

Suzannah’s Amazing Body Transformation At 50
Suzannah’s Amazing Body Transformation At 50

Transformations

Suzannah’s Amazing Body Transformation At 50

Tom Venuto2024-04-25T11:15:37-04:00Transformations|

At just shy of 50 years old, Suzannah dropped from 155 pounds down to 137 pounds, slashed her body fat, trimmed her waistline, built muscle, and made a stunning visual transformation in only 12 weeks. before she achieved these amazing results, she wrestled with the question of whether it was even possible to get fit at 50, especially when dealing with injury, perimenopause and other obstacles. She discovered the answer was yes......

Fat Burners Don’t Work And Here’s The Science That Proves It
Fat Burners Don’t Work And Here’s The Science That Proves It

Supplements, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Fat Burners Don’t Work And Here’s The Science That Proves It

Tom Venuto2026-01-16T21:01:12-05:00Supplements, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Ever been curious if any fat burners are really backed by science. If so, and if you could only read one research paper to get the answer, it would be this one: “Comparing the effectiveness of fat burners and thermogenic supplements to diet and exercise for weight loss and cardiometabolic health.” This study was published in the scientific journal Nutrition And Health. (Clark et al 2021). I'll summarize it for you in 3 minutes...