Is Cardio Making You Eat More?
by Liz Eberts, PT, DPT, OCS on December 3, 2015Is Cardio Making You Eat More?
Training Basics
Activating the Mind-Muscle Connection
by Alexander Cortes on October 14, 2015Activating the Mind-Muscle Connection
Proper Back Training for Size
by Lee Boyce, CPT on July 7, 2015Proper Back Training for Size by Lee Boyce Let’s be honest. If you’re a member of a local fitness chain gym, then there’s a 100% chance that half the guys in there don’t have a clue what they’re doing when it comes to working out. In my short time spent in this career, I even […]
Flexibility for Strength Trainees and Bodybuilders
by Lee Boyce, CPT on May 4, 2015
Flexibility for Strength Trainees and Bodybuilders
The Mind Muscle Connection Part II/Shoulders like Boulders
by Alexander Cortes on March 20, 2015The Mind Muscle Connection Part II/Shoulders like Boulders
6 Ways to Optimize your Training Program
by Chris and Eric Martinez on December 7, 2014There are so many different training methods and myths floating around the World Wide Web, bodybuilding magazines, and commercial gyms. We often hear people asking what training should I be following and I want to do this person’s training plan or does this training plan work?
Dr. Mike Zordous once quoted, “The question shouldn’t be does it work? The question should be is it optimal?”
Bodybuilders and Mobility part I
by Alexander Cortes on November 15, 2014Mobility is a hot topic in training currently, and probably one of the most misunderstood as well.
Glutes Training the Mountain Dog Way
by Frank Mingst on September 8, 2014The programming available at MountainDogDiet.com trains the glutes effectively by hitting them with multiple compound movements during the workout. For many people this is more than enough.
10 Common Training Mistakes for Aspiring Women Competitors
by Alexander Cortes on August 25, 2014One of the fastest growing categories in bodybuilding right now is the Bikini, physique, and figure divisions. At any show, there is an ample amount of female competitors, and classes are becoming increasingly crowded.
3 Reasons to Consider Adding HIIT Cardio Intervals
by Chris and Eric Martinez on July 11, 20143 Reasons to Consider Adding HIIT Cardio Intervals What in the world do these crazy acronyms HIIT and LISS mean? HIIT stands for high intensity interval training, which consists of short sprint intervals coupled with low-moderate intensity work. An example of this would be a 10-30 second sprint followed by a 3-5 minute steady pace […]
Inhibiting Strength, Power, & Hypertrophy with Pre/Post Workout Cardio
by Chris and Eric Martinez on July 1, 2014Cardiovascular training (“cardio”) has countless benefits for the human body, but many times have you seen people get to the gym, hop on a cardio machine, gas themselves, and then do resistance training right after? Or what about when someone finishes an intense lifting session, then does an intense cardio session?
3 Simple Strategies to Target Weak Bodyparts
by Alexander Cortes on June 17, 2014Many lifters get continuously frustrated throughout their training that they can never find a way to make X bodypart catch up. Too often though, the approach many people take is poorly thought out, poorly implemented, and is total overkill. Effectively bringing up any particular muscle requires a well thought out strategy, and one must first identify what the problem is before throwing a kitchen sinks worth of exercises into their training.
Ab Training Made Simple
by John Meadows on May 26, 2014A lot of people ask me why I don’t write more ab routines. The truth is, I assumed people would find my suggestions too simple. But an ab workout should be simple, and quick, and effective. In fact, you only need two exercises and maybe on occasion a third to get what you want out of your […]
Is Stress Inhibiting Your Training and Performance?
by Chris and Eric Martinez on April 30, 2014Is Stress Inhibiting Your Training and Performance? “I’m tired. I feel overtrained. I have no energy. I ate like crap the other day. I had a long day at work. I feel fat. My genetics suck.” We remember our last year of College taking 15 Units per semester, doing an internship, working 32 hours a […]
10 Tips for Recovery and Injury Prevention
by Alexander Cortes on April 24, 201410 Tips for Recovery and Injury Prevention Bodybuilding can beat you up at times, and after 4-5 years of training, practically everyone will have small aches and pains that crop up from time to time. Injuries happen as well, and taking time off to recover is always frustrating. The healthier you can keep yourself, the […]
The Beginners Guide to “Cardio” Part 1
by Alexander Cortes on April 17, 2014For anyone that is new to training, you’ve likely been told or have read somewhere that cardio is a crucial part of any training program. You might have read that you should walk a lot, that you need to do interval training, that cardio is awesome for fat loss, or terrible for muscle gain. If […]
Mark Dugdale Doubles Training, Hungry for More
by John Meadows on March 7, 2014A crowd has gathered. A dozen cameras are flashing. iPhones and iPads are recording video. The two lifters barely have room to walk around and load plates. But they seem unfazed. Their focus never wavers. It’s the day after the Olympia, a time when every physique athlete schedules his or her photo shoot. Figure competitors […]
The Mountain Dog Guide to Cardio
by Alexander Cortes on March 1, 2014March 2014: The Mountain Dog Guide to Cardio Doing “cardio” is one of those topics that everyone has a different opinion on and no one really agrees. For the competitive physique athlete, the opinions on it will range from some preaching that it MUST be done to get truly shredded, to others who avoid it […]