The 'X Factor' of GainsThe internet is so awash with different advice on how to get jacked that it's almost counterproductive. There's no harm is applying science and logical frameworks to training, but this stuff will only give you a small percentage of your results. There's a much more powerful force you require that can skyrocket your gains - an 'X Factor' of sorts. No, I'm not talking about the awful television show or the Iron Maiden album of the same name. I'm talking about the thing that und
How to Accurately Weigh YourselfWhether you are trying to lose fat or gain muscle, accurately recording your body weight is a vital part of figuring out if you're on the right track. In this short article I'm going to outline how you can use nothing more than a weighing scales and some standardisation protocols to get a really good idea of your progress. Step 1: Buy a Weighing Scales This is a non-negotiable. You don't need anything fancy and truthfully, it doesn't even have to be 100% accurate. What's more
Why These Exercises?Have you ever wondered why we would choose to do one exercise over another? If you're a client of mine, you might wonder why so many of the exercises you've seen before on social media don't feature in my training programme for you. First off, the fact you're wondering this immediately puts you way ahead of the majority of gym-goers. The idea that one exercise might be better than another would never even occur to most people training in a gym. They just float aimlessly fr