3 Deadly Complexes For Fat Loss and Conditioning
How do people go to the gym day after day and do the same 30 minute workout on the elliptical machine? Honestly I would rather do some sprints in the parking lot outside of a 7/11 in a rival gang’s territory at 2am with nothing on but a game worn jock strap from Terry Tate. No, but seriously, I would rather challenge myself and do something different every time. That is where... Read More
Want to Maximize Your Results? This is What You Need (Part IV)
(I can fight with my shirt off because I did the core exercises in this blog post!) The last part of this series is going to cover the “core.” Is that word taboo? I guess it is better than saying, “Yo man, I am going to do abs today.” Now let’s be a bit more specific than just saying, “core.” When that is mentioned we are usually... Read More
Want to Maximize Your Results? This is What You Need (Part III)
[editors note: the first few paragraphs are from part II of this series. Didn't make sense to re write it] Earlier in the week I started off this series with a post on using music to getting the right mindset for your training session. So, are you still listening to John Mayer (or techno music about abducting little boys) like my friend Tony Gentilcore? Or did you put on the, “Ruff... Read More
Want to Maximize Your Results? This is What You Need (Part II)
Earlier in the week I started off this series with a post on using music to getting the right mindset for your training session. So, are you still listening to John Mayer (or techno music about abducting little boys) like my friend Tony Gentilcore? Or did you put on the, “Ruff Rider’s Anthem,” and hit a PR? Today, I want to talk to you about getting the most out... Read More
Training Log: Back on 5/3/1
As I hit the big two-five on Monday I reflected on the last year and my goals for the next five. In doing so I reached out to my facebook friends to see what they wanted to see from me and The FitCast in the next year. One of the requests was more training log type stuff…so here it is. This week I got back on Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 lifting program. Now, the first question... Read More
Your Facility is What You Make of It (I Joined A Globo Gym)
This is the weight room of the gym I just joined. So, if you haven’t heard, I have moved to working from home quite a bit. You know, that whole BodyByBoyle Online thing. It is kind of a big deal. Also I am working with some of the best people in the world with my online clients. No, I am not one of those coaches that just sits at the computer all day, I am still at Mike Boyle... Read More
The Breakthrough Home Gym Experiment (Workout #2)
Whewww… That day 1 wasn’t so easy, was it? If you didn’t catch the post for Day 1′s workout you can check it out HERE. Now it is time for workout #2 in this home gym program. As you can tell from the image above, we are going to be doing some pull ups. The image about is of the Iron Gym. An, “As Seen on TV,” product that doesn’t look like... Read More
The Little Things: Grip Training
A lot of trainers and coaches out there tell lifters you need to deal with the big rocks first. OK, I can see where they are coming from but that is a bit too, “one-size-fits-all” for me. Sure, if you only have 60 minutes to train, 3-days a week, take care of the big rocks. But I am guessing that many of the people that will actually take the time to read this have more that... Read More
9 Things I am Thankful for in 2009: Part 3 (The Future of The FitCast) (Now w/ Text)
(Quick Edit: The audio version will still be available each week on this site and on iTunes) Bear with me… I am running off about 4 hours of sleep and it is 11pm right now. The last few days have been very busy for me with my full time job coaching and training clients as well as the things I have been doing outside of work for The FitCast. So…Here it is, what is to come… Here... Read More
9 Things I Learned in 2009: Part 2
This is part 2 of the things I learned in 2009. It is going to be just 9 things (even though I learned countless things). If you haven’t already, read part 1 then hurry back! #6 If you are in a Position to Help Others, Do so. This is an actual conversation that I had with someone a few months ago: Dude: What is up with all of that stuff you have that says, “Lift Strong,”... Read More
