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Foundational Fat Loss
Originally published at FigureAthlete.com Foundational Fat Loss by Mike Robertson Let me tell you a nasty little secret: People want to make fat loss a controversial topic. In fact, the more secretive and confusing people make it, the more likely they are to get you to pay exorbitant amounts of money on the latest diet, […]
Continue ReadingDeveloping Divine Delts
Originally published at FigureAthlete.com Developing Divine Delts by Mike Robertson Even if your goal isn’t to win the next Figure Olympia, an arsenal of solid exercises will aid you in developing the physique you really want. Whether you aim to put on a little size or to simply refine what you have, your shoulders are […]
Continue ReadingThe Cardio Conundrum
Long duration, low intensity cardio. High intensity interval training (HIIT). Thirty to sixty minutes of moderate intensity work. With all the options and opinions out there, is it any wonder that people are confused as to how they should incorporate cardio into their workouts? Let me begin by saying that I hate the word cardio. […]
Continue ReadingGuide to Metabolic Training
It’s that time of year again — the time when people get back in the gym with that New Year’s Resolution of getting back into shape, getting lean, or just flat out getting thei sexy back. The bad news? Most people have no clue what they’re doing when it comes to their program design! I […]
Continue Reading5 Ways to Get Stronger Now
Let me tell you a little story about the first time I got serious about getting stronger. I’d trained for years, following the typical Muscle and Fiction workout of the month. I spent four days a week training my upper body and convinced myself that since I was athletic, I didn’t really need to train […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Tips for Becoming a Fitness Phenom
Let’s face it ladies — very few of us are programmed to hit the gym every day like clockwork. In fact, sometimes getting started is the hardest part! Hell, I work (and basically live) in a gym, yet it’s not always easy to get my training in and stay in the kind of shape I’d […]
Continue ReadingBreaking Into The Industry
Originally Posted at www.figureathlete.com Hi, my name is Mike, and I’m an addict. I’m absolutely addicted to learning more about the human body and helping people achieve their goals. If I wasn’t, why would I spend 13 or 14 hours on any given day training people? So you think you want to get into the […]
Continue ReadingVixen Liftin’: The Comprehensive Program
Originally Posted at www.figureathlete.com I’m asked all the time about a solid training program for women. What does it look like? Should women train differently than their grunting, crotch-scratchin’ counterparts? The fact of the matter is that women don’t need to train all that differently from men with regards to sets, reps, etc. Generally, women […]
Continue ReadingThe Five Reasons You’re Not Succeeding
Originally Posted on www.figureathlete.com What’s the most important reason you hit the gym? Is it to get stronger? To shed some unwanted bodyfat? Or is it simply to look and feel great? Regardless of what your goals are, the worst thing is when you don’t see any progress. After all, the top reasons people completely […]
Continue ReadingMake the Posterior Chain Your Strongest Link
Originally Posted on www.figureathlete.com Well-developed glutes and hamstrings are a focal point for most women’s bodies. Whether the goal is to win a figure competition, to look great in a bikini, or to make the other girls at the gym jealous, a solid program will get you there faster and more effectively. And, believe it […]
Continue ReadingSexy Core Training
Originally poste at www.figureathlete.com Let’s be honest ladies, everyone reading this probably wants a sexy midsection. But are you going about it the right way? Do you know if your core stability is up to snuff? Do you really know the exercises you should, and more importantly, shouldn’t be performing? Very few people understand core […]
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