New Nissan GTR - Sweet!

Ok, so this has absolutely nothing to do with fitness, working out, contest prep, or anything relevant for that matter - or rather, relevant to you. It's very relevant to me. :lol: Laura at 22 weeks and the new Nissan GTR. Sweeeet!!! read more 8 comments

2008 IFBB North Americans - Jennie Hamilton

I just received some two-weeks out pictures from from the always positive Jennie Hamilton. This is Jennie's first crack at a National-level show and it will be her only one this year, due to the fact that as a US resident, yet Canadian citizen, she is only permitted to do one National show per year (outside of the CBBF shows). Jen has made some great improvements in the last year - probably the most notable improvement in development is in her shoulders - a key muscle to have fully developed when you're competing. Add to that, the fact that she's on pace to far surpass her previous best condition. Here's some pictures. We're in the countdown. Great work Jennie. And... read more 9 comments

Spotters - You Don't Need One!

Ok, I better qualify that to ensure that what I'm saying is very clear - 99% of the time and 99% of you, do not need to use a spotter - ever! Who and when would the 1% be? Someone like a powerlifter going for a big 1RM on the bench or the squat for example. BUT, the spotter would be doing what a spotter is supposed to do - be there just in case. A spotter's job is not to help you do the lift. Another example where I can see the use of a spotter - again, doing what they're supposed to be doing, which is not helping you complete reps - is getting a hand off when... read more 8 comments

Undulating Periodization

I just put up an article I was asked to write for a print magazine in the Q&A/articles section of the website. You can read it here Periodization of the Undulating Type read more 2 comments