If you haven’t heard, it’s no longer cool to rest and ice an injury. Forget the old RICE method and start using METH instead. I coined the acronym over a decade ago in this article, and it’s been popular ever since—for good reason: it works! METH stands for movement, elevation, traction, and heat. Notice how…
Check out my heart rate variability (HRV) reading after receiving an adrenal IV drip yesterday—it’s one of the highest scores I’ve ever recorded! To put things into perspective, my average HRV typically sits in the 30s, and the max usually ranges between 50–70. Yesterday’s reading exceeded that range, and I felt the difference—my training session…
In strength training, it’s best to coax or nudge adaptation, or so we’re told. The body can only adapt at a certain rate and trying to force adaptation can invite trouble. Well, like many things in life, the greater the risk, the greater the reward! Most coaches will simply say, “Don’t force it,” but that…
Typically, between winter and summer, I go through what I call a two- to six-pack rotation. In the winter, my goal is to gain weight, allowing my body fat to increase slightly to a two-pack status. As spring arrives, I tighten up my diet, and my midsection responds with a four-pack look. By summer, I…