Q: Is it better to consume high-glycemic carbs before or after a workout? It’s difficult to say if one is better than another because they both offer their own benefits. Carbs pre-workout: Pros… [...]

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. It’s a lot like getting a bodybuilder to eat their veggies – you can provide them with all the health benefits and even how it [...]

A work trip or personal vacation should never be the reason why you completely abandon your program and reverse your progress. I’ve worked with enough clients to know that if something is truly [...]

Acidity of a food or meal tends to lower the GI factor of a meal. Adding as little as 20 milliliters of vinegar to a meal is shown to drop the GI factor of a meal tremendously. Lemon juice also [...]

Sometimes the brightest minds aren’t local to you. Depending on where you live, you may not have access to some of the industry’s most reputable trainers and coaches. At the end of the day, you [...]

Without a doubt, the lack of quality sleep and total sleep time will absolutely have a negative impact on your prep and in many cases, will  prevent you from achieving your best physique. It’s [...]

The following is a very simplified overview of my main issues with the consumption of artificial sweeteners during contest prep. Re-enforces the craving for sweets and overeating. Sends a very [...]

What is Hypoglycemia? Let’s break it down… Hypo = Low Glyc = glucose Emia = blood So, Hypoglycemia refers to a condition in the body where blood glucose levels drop too low and you experience [...]

Incredible news for bodybuilders and hardcore athletes! Recent research suggests that training in the evening may be more effective when it comes to building muscle, increasing strength and [...]

It’s been said that discipline can’t be taught and I would generally agree with that statement. There are however ways to improve your thought process and mind to set your self up for [...]