Think Big

Study after study of successful men and women have shown that those who set about after their goals with a specific aim to be completed within a specific time frame are invariably those who are more likely to achieve their goals. What's more, the research shows that, despite what we've been told, the bigger the goal, the more likely it is to be achieved. This kind of flies in the face of the 'start small' brigade who advocate 'realistic' thinking doesn't it? To set and achieve a massive goal takes just four things: 1. Write it down in specific terms 2. See it in your mind 3. Say it out loud 4. Take consistent action That's not too bad is it? How do... read more 0 comments

Holidays and My Birthday Surprise

Well, I took a few days off from blogging over the holidays but it's January 2 which means that it's back to normal now. The holidays were really nice this year - fun Christmas with family, some relaxing down time, and all topped off by a surprise birthday party for me. Surprise is an understatement actually. My birthday is on December 18, a week before Christmas, so this year it fell on a Tuesday. There was nothing planned that I was aware of besides the usual dinner out with my parents and Laura. The Friday before I was busy working as usual when my doorbell rang. It was about 5:30pm and I wasn't expecting anyone. Given I work at home... read more 5 comments

The Key to Physique Success

What's the main thing that'll determine your fitness results in 2008? No, not genetics. Not drugs. Not time. Not even motivation. Not knowledge. Not a better program. Not a trainer. There's one thing more powerful than any other factor - CONSISTENCY! Here's what's going to happen in about 9 days when 2008 hits: Every single person is going to be surfing Google for "fat-loss program" or "fat-loss diet" and they'll be surfing every fitness website and forum, until they find the one. Once they find the one, they'll feel confident that this is the solution to their problems. They'll be excited because the program is new. But after three or four weeks (maybe they make it three or four months... read more 5 comments

Training Log

Just catching up on a couple workouts today. THURSDAY Wide-grip Cable Curls Worked up to 57.5 x 8 + 4 + 4 Alternating Hammer Curls Worked up to 40s x 10 Seated Calf Raise Worked up to 2 sets of 8 w/ 75lbs (15s pause in the stretch) Natural GHRs Worked up to 3 sets of max negative reps Cable Pull Throughs Worked up to 2 sets of 10 w/ 80lbs Leg Press Worked up to 8 plates per side x 8 reps and then, 5 plates per side x 20 reps Took a week off in between workouts. WEDNESDAY Flat Hammer Strength Bench Worked up to 300lbs x 8 + 3 + 1 Hammer Shoulder Press Worked up to 225lbs x 7 + 3 + 2 Dumbbell Laterals 1 set of 10 reps w/ 25lbs Close-grip Bench... read more 0 comments