At some point, our lives were full of zest and relentless ambition. “Tomorrow” excited us. The challenges and struggles were met with virility and strength. Any obstacles were overcome with uninhibited confidence. An attitude that yells, “I can, I have, and I will.” Life was difficult but easy at the same time. And then one […]
How To Build A Breakfast For Peak Performance
I’ve had an interesting relationship with breakfast, the oft proclaimed most important meal of the day. It may be but it also may not be necessary for certain individuals. My abandonment of breakfast came as I became a Leangains disciple and soon-to-be zealot for intermittent fasting. I even wrote a book on it. For a […]
50 Principles To Get A 1% Body
Let’s keep this short and sweet shall we. I can’t and won’t promise you’ll look like Arnold tomorrow BUT getting it is POSSIBLE if you do things right over time. Genetics help, of course. Get Testosterone levels checked yesterday. If under 600, take immediate action to rectify. There are infinite resources on this subject matter. […]
Bitcoin, FOMO, and Abs: What Cryptos Can Teach You About Your Body
Bitcoin and the like is a once in a generation type of opportunity. Given that, I am a heavy investor, speculator, or gambler (whichever term you prefer) in its potential future. “Number one rule of cryptocurrencies, Nobody… and I don’t care if you’re Warren Buffet or if you’re Jimmy Buffet. Nobody knows if a crypto […]
How to Lose Fat Effortlessly: The Big Rocks
Fat loss is simple, not easy. To tell you otherwise would be dishonest and I do not intend to be a false prophet. Gooros make fat loss unnecessarily complicated to make it easier to get you to buy. Confusion leads to fear and fear leads to paralysis by analysis. Your proclivity to inaction because of […]
On Getting Shredded: The Truth Underneath The Abs
Being shredded will not change your life. Other’s perception of you may change but if you’ve been there, you intimately understand that it doesn’t actually change you. Let me explain. You’re out on a Friday night and others may see a living sculpture, a walking piece of art, and maybe admiration flows from the work […]
Pre and Post Workout Breakfast Recipes
One of the biggest issues I like to fix right away with my in-person, and our online clients is optimizing the first meal of the day. The reason being is that people seem to always have it screwed up. Your first meal, no matter when, is breakfast (breaking the fast). It sets the day […]
How To Not F*** Up Your Diet On Weekends
Diets can be made or broken on weekends It’s really pretty easy. Follow this three-step process and you’re gold. Never go out. Don’t drink. And don’t even think about ordering pizza while you Netflix and chill. There, done. By now, if you were sane, you’d be thinking, “Yeah, screw Andrew. What’s the point of being […]
11 Ways to Goblet Squat
I am of the belief that no one, and I mean NO ONE is above the goblet squat. No one is too strong, too mobile, too in shape, or too advanced to grab a dumbbell or kettlebell and drop into the goblet squat. Just about everyone I see as a personal training client will either perform […]
Intelligent Core Finishers (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series we covered some pretty important concepts when programming and executing ab exercises during your workout. I shared that I believe it’s very important that we train the core for health —> performance –> physique. Core training needs to address default movement patterns, postures, and weaknesses before you worry about […]