80 Fitness Truths From 9 Years Training In The Gym:
1. Eliminate alcohol. It only holds you back.
1. Eliminate alcohol. It only holds you back.
2. Deadlifts are good for your back
3. Veganism is neutering you and you don't even realize it.
4. Carbs don’t make you fat. Your lack of self-control with carbs does.
5. 1 Gallon of water per day should be your baseline.
3. Veganism is neutering you and you don't even realize it.
4. Carbs don’t make you fat. Your lack of self-control with carbs does.
5. 1 Gallon of water per day should be your baseline.
6. Peanut butter is a shit source of protein.
7. Resistance training trumps weight loss for cardio.
8. Honey and sunlight is the best pre-workout.
9. Never sacrifice proper form for more pounds on the bar.
10. 10,000 steps per day minimum if trying to lose weight.
7. Resistance training trumps weight loss for cardio.
8. Honey and sunlight is the best pre-workout.
9. Never sacrifice proper form for more pounds on the bar.
10. 10,000 steps per day minimum if trying to lose weight.
11. If you aren't losing weight, you’re not in a caloric deficit.
12. If you aren't gaining weight, you aren't in a caloric surplus.
13. Every compound movement is a full body exercise if done right.
12. If you aren't gaining weight, you aren't in a caloric surplus.
13. Every compound movement is a full body exercise if done right.
14. When you feel hungry, you’re probably thirsty. Drink a glass of water and reassess
15. 8hrs of sleep is the ultimate energy hack.
16. Dad bod’s are a cope.
17. If you wait til you’re thirsty to drink water, you’re already way behind.
15. 8hrs of sleep is the ultimate energy hack.
16. Dad bod’s are a cope.
17. If you wait til you’re thirsty to drink water, you’re already way behind.
18. More muscle mass is the best fat burner.
19. Abs are built in the gym and revealed in the kitchen.
20. Goal is hypertrophy? 8-15 Reps
21. Goal is strength? 1-6 Reps
22. The “weight” you lose during keto is just water weight.
19. Abs are built in the gym and revealed in the kitchen.
20. Goal is hypertrophy? 8-15 Reps
21. Goal is strength? 1-6 Reps
22. The “weight” you lose during keto is just water weight.
23. Tracking your workouts is the best way to see progress
24. Protein intake should be 1g/lb bodyweight for EVERYONE
25. “Instant Results” is a marketing lie.
26. Fat burners and most supplements are worthless
27. You probably need to consume more sodium.
24. Protein intake should be 1g/lb bodyweight for EVERYONE
25. “Instant Results” is a marketing lie.
26. Fat burners and most supplements are worthless
27. You probably need to consume more sodium.
28. Squats aren’t bad for you knees.
29. 10-12% body fat is ideal for men.
30. 15-20% body fat is ideal for women.
31. The more disciplined you are, the faster the results will come.
32. Focus on protein first with every meal.
29. 10-12% body fat is ideal for men.
30. 15-20% body fat is ideal for women.
31. The more disciplined you are, the faster the results will come.
32. Focus on protein first with every meal.
33. Train the back side of your body 2x as much as you train the front.
34. Proper form keeps you safe
35. Proper positioning keeps you safe and allows you to lift the most weight possible.
36. Accountability and a solid plan guarantee success.
34. Proper form keeps you safe
35. Proper positioning keeps you safe and allows you to lift the most weight possible.
36. Accountability and a solid plan guarantee success.
37. You don’t need to train at 5am.
38. You only need 2-3 protein shakes per day.
39. Whole food is supreme.
40. You only need to train 30-60 mins per day.
41. You don’t need to train to failure for your muscles to grow.
38. You only need 2-3 protein shakes per day.
39. Whole food is supreme.
40. You only need to train 30-60 mins per day.
41. You don’t need to train to failure for your muscles to grow.
42. The best diet is the one you can stick to.
43. Your outward appearance is a sign of your inward condition
44. Stop comparing yourself to others.
45. Rest day doesn’t mean sit on the couch and eat chips.
46. You can still eat ice cream and be ripped.
43. Your outward appearance is a sign of your inward condition
44. Stop comparing yourself to others.
45. Rest day doesn’t mean sit on the couch and eat chips.
46. You can still eat ice cream and be ripped.
47. Exercise is the best anti-depressant.
48. Removing junk food from your house is the easiest way to not eat it.
49. You need to train your grip more.
50. Ladies do not care about the size of your biceps.
51. Squatting below parallel has no added benefits.
48. Removing junk food from your house is the easiest way to not eat it.
49. You need to train your grip more.
50. Ladies do not care about the size of your biceps.
51. Squatting below parallel has no added benefits.
52. Sleeping in a cold room 60° - 66° F is ideal.
53. Stretching before you train is limiting your performance and increasing risk of injury.
54. Sitting in silence for 30 mins after training kickstarts the recovery process.
55. Intra-workout carbs are KEY.
53. Stretching before you train is limiting your performance and increasing risk of injury.
54. Sitting in silence for 30 mins after training kickstarts the recovery process.
55. Intra-workout carbs are KEY.
56. Leave your ego at the door.
57. Fats are healthy for you. The best sources are eggs, meat, and olive/mct oil.
58. You’d be happier if you got more sunlight.
59. Most depression can be cured by being outside 30-60 mins per day w/ no stimulation.
57. Fats are healthy for you. The best sources are eggs, meat, and olive/mct oil.
58. You’d be happier if you got more sunlight.
59. Most depression can be cured by being outside 30-60 mins per day w/ no stimulation.
60. TRT is not the same as streroids.
61. Ladies do NOT prefer the dad-bod.
62. The deadlift is a PUSH, not a PULL.
63. IIFYM is the worst way to diet.
64. You can eat pizza and burgers and still be jacked.
65. You don’t need caffeine to perform at a high level.
61. Ladies do NOT prefer the dad-bod.
62. The deadlift is a PUSH, not a PULL.
63. IIFYM is the worst way to diet.
64. You can eat pizza and burgers and still be jacked.
65. You don’t need caffeine to perform at a high level.
66. Your excuses are stopping you from achieving your goals.
67. Never miss once. If you miss a workout or a meal, get right back on track for the next one
68. Juice cleanses are a marketing scam.
69. You probably need to train harder.
67. Never miss once. If you miss a workout or a meal, get right back on track for the next one
68. Juice cleanses are a marketing scam.
69. You probably need to train harder.
70. You’re not over-training, you’re under-recovering.
71. Chipotle is anabolic.
72. You don’t need to eat 100% organic to get in shape.
73. 30 mins of sunlight in the morning and evening will do more for your sleep than any supplement.
71. Chipotle is anabolic.
72. You don’t need to eat 100% organic to get in shape.
73. 30 mins of sunlight in the morning and evening will do more for your sleep than any supplement.
74. More pain ≠more gain.
75. Off days are necessary.
76. You NEED to be doing unilateral work.
77. You are the only thing holding you back from achieving your goals.
78. Creatine is one of the most beneficial supplements.
75. Off days are necessary.
76. You NEED to be doing unilateral work.
77. You are the only thing holding you back from achieving your goals.
78. Creatine is one of the most beneficial supplements.
79. BCAA supplements are a SCAM.
80. GO WIN! YOU ARE CAPABLE!
80. GO WIN! YOU ARE CAPABLE!
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