Rest Between Sets and the Effects on Your Workout

Rest between sets should be 30 seconds to 5 minutes.  True or False? I’m sure by now you are well aware that rest between sets are just another variable you can manipulate depending on your overall objective (strength, muscle growth, endurance). What you may not be aware of is rest periods between sets have very…

Is 5 Sets of 5 All wrong for Gaining Muscle?

Ever wonder how many reps you should do to build muscle?  You’ve probably heard that 5×5 is superior.  Or the 8-12 rep range is optimal.  The Max-OT system by AST is geared for the 4-6 range for optimal muscle and strength gains. It’s confusing and frankly, I have had luck and success with every range. …

You're Wecome

It’s Thanksgiving and you know what that means: food, family, friends and sexy pilgrims. Check out Muscle Milk’s foray into the world of branded entertainment with the world’s first Thanksgiving R&B slow jam. The video stars Tenacious D member JR Reed and tells the story of the pilgrim who never made it into the history…

Gym, Working Out, Weights, Eating… HELP!

Question: Marc, I’m John and I know you get many emails but I need to send you this email. I’ve been reading everything you have but I am a bit confused. I do not know where to start, what to eat, what to read, I’m just lost. I’m sure many other people feel the same…

How Supermodels Keep Their Looks

Ever wonder how some supermodels can keep their shape all year?  There’s lots of theories.  From hard work to plastic surgery to fad diets, not eating and crazy herbal supplements.  Maybe it’s a little bit of all of that and then some.  Who knows.  But what I do know is that supermodels don’t drink these…

Basic Premise of Critical Thinking

“The bottom line, and a basic premise of critical thinking, is that authorities don’t matter, the facts do.  All information must be analyzed critically and never accepted blindly.  If the advice comes from people you respect and admire, then listen, but still verify.” ~ Tom Venuto; page 26-27 of The Body Fat Solution Frankly… I’m…

Training for a Triathlon While Cutting

Question: I recently decided to start to train to for a Triathlon for 2011-2012 and in addition I would like to begin a cutting regiment to tone my body. Can you share any tips or training regiments that can help me to reach my goal? Thanks so much, Michael Gruen Answer: See the podcast link…

10 Reasons You Are Not a Successful Bodybuilder

Most people want to be successful. They set goals and then the hard work begins to reach those goals. But the real question is what is success? Bodybuilding success can mean different things to different people. For example, my friend Jeff Anderson doesn’t define success as himself being some mass monster. He defines it thru…

Surprisingly Simple "Pre-Workout Energy Drink" Video

Pre-Workout Energy Drink makers beware! If you want to learn how to make your own supplements for much cheaper, that mimic the products you see below, then watch the video. How to Make a Pre-Workout Energy Drink This video rocks! This six minute video will show you step by step how to make your own…