Without patting myself on the back too hard, I would say I’m in pretty good shape. I wouldn’t consider myself a model of human perfection by any means (by fitness industry standards, I’m average at best), but in a country where general unhealthiness and obesity are so common, I do tend to stand out amongst …
People in today’s society lack a point of reference for suffering. They describe being so tired that they just can’t get out of bed, are too sore to workout, or are to quick giving up when a task gets difficult. What people think is an exhausting ordeal is actually quite within their realms of capability.
“Doesn’t that get boring?” “Typical gym rat, eating boring food.” “You need to live more, Ben.” Those are some of the things I hear when people see what I’m eating. They almost take it as an affront to their own way of life that I’m not consuming vibrant food that’s packed with flavor. But …
Road Food Staying on top of your diet while you’re traveling is a challenge. Long hours in a car or airport make fast food and treats very tempting. It’s easy to fall into the trap of “well, that’s all there is. I guess I’ll get the cheeseburger.” If you’re on the road for long enough, two years …
One of the first things that I wanted to learn when I was studying to become a personal trainer was how and why certain rep ranges did certain things to your body. Why do I do 8-12 reps to get bigger, but 1-5 to get stronger? Why isn’t it the other way around? I’d seen …
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