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My online fitness journal, sharing my thoughts and experience

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What are macros?

Macronutrients, or macros for short, are the fuel in your food which your body needs to keep itself going.  When you hear people talking about macros, they are usually just talking about our three sources of energy: fat, protein and carbohydrates.


What's the best training split to build more muscle?

Training schedules are a hotly disputed subject with countless suggestions for how you can plan your week for training.


Fat loss and the pyramid of success

I've talked quite a bit about fat loss in the past, but today I'm going to help you prioritise your effort for an honest look at fat loss and body composition.


Fit celebrities - How do they do it?

I may be best known for my work training actors for film roles like "The Wolverine", "Assassins Creed" and "X-Men" but I have also helped thousands of men just like you build muscle, drop fat, plus look and feel amazing.


Nutrition

Muscle gain comes from two places: the gym and the kitchen. If you are trying to build muscle and you haven’t considered your diet then it's time you did.


Sets and reps

Muscle building is a complex issue with rep ranges being one of the most highly discussed and disputed topics.


Periodisation of training

Periodisation is the planning or organisation of a training regime to reach peak performance at exactly the right time, for an event, competition or other purpose.


Rest & Recovery

Where is my rest muscle and how do I train it? Resting your muscles the right amount can be just as important as training your muscles.


Progression - What is Progressive Overload?

Progression, or Progressive Overload, is often overlooked, but is absolutely necessary if you want to continue to get stronger and fitter over time.
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