We all have goals. And what’s the first thing most of us think about when we consider how to achieve them? “I need to get motivated.” The surprising thing? Motivation is exactly what you don’t need. Today, I’m going to share a surprising research study that reveals why motivation isn’t the key to achieving your… [click to continue reading...]
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How to Squat More: How I Went From Squatting 175 pounds to 350+ in 16 Weeks
I love squats — and you should too. Squats have made me a better athlete. Squats have made me stronger, leaner, and more explosive. Squats have made me more mentally tough and more resistant to injury. Given all of those benefits, you may be wondering, “How can I squat more?” Well, I’m not the strongest… [click to continue reading...]
Free Download: Foundations of Strength
Happy Thursday! I couldn’t be more excited to share my first downloadable guide with you. (You can get it for free at the end of this post.) It’s called Foundations of Strength and I wrote it for one simple reason: There are more workout routines and training plans than there are frat boys in unnecessary… [click to continue reading...]
Reader Mailbag: Answers to the Most Common Intermittent Fasting Questions
Welcome to the first Reader Mailbag! I’m taking a page from the playbook of one of my favorite sportswriters, Bill Simmons, and answering a boatload of your questions today. Questions are rolling in all the time — mostly through the free newsletter or Twitter — and I love hearing from you. Keep them coming! I’m… [click to continue reading...]
How to Start Eating Healthy (And Actually Stick to It)
Most people would like to eat healthy on a consistent basis. And even if you already eat healthy most of the time, it’s likely that you could do a better job of staying on target. The benefits of good nutrition are obvious: you have more energy, your health improves, and your productivity blossoms. So if… [click to continue reading...]
12 Lessons Learned from 1 Year of Intermittent Fasting
Earlier this week, I posted a brief guide on getting started with intermittent fasting. You can read it here. Intermittent fasting is a great tool for getting strong and lean without changing your diet. But it can also seem confusing or extreme if you’re not familiar with it. In fact, my guide seemed to prompt… [click to continue reading...]
The Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting
I have been intermittent fasting for over one year. I skip breakfast each day and eat two meals, the first around 1pm and the second around 8pm. Then, I fast for 16 hours until I start eating again the next day at 1pm. Surprisingly, since I’ve started intermittent fasting I’ve increased muscle mass (up 10… [click to continue reading...]