Most fat loss hacks don’t work, but these do — “Drink warm lemon water with cayenne pepper first thing in the morning to detoxify your liver and burn fat!” Nope. “Use the ab power twist machine and you will blast off belly fat and carve your core in just minutes a day!” Not even close. “The Keto diet is the…

One of the most effective muscle-building workout splits, particularly for anyone past the beginner stage. — The push/pull/legs workout routine is one of the most effective training splits you can do to build muscle mass. And that’s particularly the case if you are past the beginner stage and have already built up a reasonable level of strength. Beginners can still do push/pull/legs and get good results…

Do it daily for faster and better results. — A strong core is more than just visible six-pack abs. You need it for better performance and less pain. A sturdy core can protect you from low back pain and injuries. It stabilizes your body, improves posture, and leads to better athletic performance. If you want to improve your form…

Microorganisms in our guts may control more of our fate than you’d expect — The gut microbiota refers to the rich ecosystem of bacteria, fungi & viruses living inside our intestinal tracts. You’ve probably heard that a healthy gut microbiota is key to good health, but you may be surprised at how extensive its reach can be. From obesity to mental conditions and everything…

If you are finding weight loss a struggle, it’s time to try my favourite success strategy — Doing the same workout in the gym or at home will bring you little results — if any. But I guarantee it will inflict a lot of anguish and perhaps anger with your efforts and your body’s inability to respond. There will be naturally lean or more muscular people than…

Gluttony goes viral — In today’s society, gluttony is a way of life. There is no wonder how America has become an obese nation. Fast food is the diet of the day. Choice drinks are sugary soda, energy drinks, and fruit juice. …

It’s not what you have. It’s how you use it. — A Striking Story Years ago, I took a writing class the summer after my junior year in college. My writing professor was a laidback, older guy who gave us an unusual assignment. “Go and interview someone interesting.” Our beautiful campus was just under 1,000 acres in size, with a population hovering around 20,000…

And why I think everyone should give it a try. — “Someone asked me, how could you get as strong as an ox without eating any meat? And my answer was, have you ever seen an ox eating meat?” — Patrik Baboumian (retired Strong Man of Germany title holder and vegan)