By Scott Paltos The fitness industry is stacked, end to end, with “geniuses.” The trouble with geniuses, however, is that they don’t always have enough self-awareness to keep their egos proportionate to their influence. This, unfortunately, has turned many otherwise high-quality people into … [Read more...]
How Not To Be An Arrogant Prick
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The Cortisol Challenge
I know, it's a stupid fucking title for an article, but in this case, I'm challenging you to know your enemy. This is simple advice we’d all do well to follow, but in bodybuilding it’s easier said than done. The hormone cortisol is a prime example. Ask any bodybuilder—even the top guys in the world, … [Read more...]
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Your New Lifestyle: Relax Your Way to High Performance
Want to smash weights every time you're in the gym? Learn the meaning of rest and recovery first. By Jim Laird What do the words “day off” mean to you? Do you know what a day off even is? What are you doing on your so-called days off? I want you to think about this right now, because you need to. … [Read more...]
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