Periodization simply means that you divide the year into different phases. These phases are then planned in a way that you reach your peak performance at a specific time – such as the start of a season, a competition or a physical test. In the majority of cases we talk about five levels of planning, although there can be a sixth one (the Olympic cycle). The levels are: The Yearly CycleAll levels of planning […]
Acceptance, followed and surpassed only by praise, are two of the most addictive and potentially destructive ‘drugs’ around. The great majority of us are already under their spell – just look at social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram and the continuous hunt for likes, comments, praise and acceptance. As the old saying goes, “praise is something children cry for and grown people die for.” Of course, there’s nothing wrong with giving or
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One of my most popular published muscle building programs for BODY Magazine. A lot of the methods used here are also present in my book ‘The Maximum Muscle Guide’ from 2009. It was written during November of 2010 and published in the January 2011 issue of the Swedish Bodybuilding magazine BODY. I wrote for BODY Magazine during 2006 to 2011.
I know that I’ve been beating this old dead horse for more than 10 years now, but since I still see people doing a “warm-up” routine, it obviously needs repeating. When you enter the gym, you want to activate and potentiate your central nervous system (CNS). An effective and activated CNS, simply means better muscle fiber recruitment, better coordination and more gains in both strength and muscle mass. You also want to reserve as
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An article on the importance of generating force during every single repetition, both for strength and hypertrophy.One of my most popular articles from 2010. It was written during February of 2010 and published in the April 2010 issue of the Swedish Bodybuilding magazine BODY. I wrote for BODY Magazine during 2006 to 2011.
Cardio sucks! Why cardiovascular exercise is worthless for fat loss. One of my most popular and copied articles from 2006. It was written during the autumn and published in the December 2006 issue of the Swedish Bodybuilding magazine BODY. I wrote for BODY Magazine during 2006 to 2011.
One of my articles where I deconstruct the squat and teaches you how to perform it correctly and address any mechanical problems. It was published in our Exhale All Sports Magazine in mid-2003.