The Athletic Build

What are Your Macros and How to Calculate Them

October 18, 2019 0

If you are a fitness freak or a member of the health-conscious community, then you’ve probably come across the commonly buzzed-about term “Macros” when the topic of diets comes up. Well, macros are simply macronutrients. […]

Military Muscle Review – Best For All Round Performance?

October 16, 2019 0

There’s a common misconception that testosterone boosters are just for bodybuilders looking to develop bulging muscles and lean definition. However, their appeal is much broader than that one niche. While bodybuilding and going to the […]

Spartan Race Training: Face to Face with the Dreaded Spartan Race

October 11, 2019 0

So you’re thinking about doing a Spartan Race? Or have done one and want to train better. Well then, if you have never done a race it will be a true test of will. Let’s […]

Creatine: Bigger, Faster, Stronger

June 13, 2012 0

Creatine is the most popular and commonly used sports supplement available today. There are numerous studies backed by anecdotal evidence that support the efficacy of creatine supplementation. For the majority of the population, including both […]

The 6 Kettlebell Exercises You Should Take Time To Learn

May 23, 2015 0

When I got into bodybuilding and eventually personal training, kettlebells were unheard of. In 2005 when I first picked one up, I was not sold. I was used to traditional strength and conditioning workouts and […]

How to get the most out of your fat burner

The Importance of Sleep for Athletes and How Much Do They Need?

June 24, 2016 0

Sleep is a wondrous experience. It’s our body’s way of recovering from the day, to rejuvenate our muscles and relax our busy minds. Proper and adequate amounts of sleep are so crucial to our health, […]

5 Benefits of Doing Cone Drills: An Athleticism Exercise

Athletes

July 14, 2019 0

There are a wide range of workouts you can do with the help of workout cones. Cone drills focus on fast movements over short distances, which are typically done in timed sets or until burnout. […]

How to Run Your Fastest 5k Race

Athletes

July 5, 2019 0

Running a 5k is something that is within reach for just about everyone. The 5k distance is 3.1 miles, and it can take anywhere from 15 minutes for an elite runner to 90 minutes for […]

Best Home Gyms For Weightlifters 2019

Athletes

June 27, 2019 0

Home gyms have many advantages over a commercial gym. You can lift how you want, dress how you want, workout whenever you want to, no waiting for equipment and you can crank your own tunes […]

Joint Friendly Alternatives to Barbell Exercises

Athletes

June 24, 2019 0

Barbell exercises are a staple of just about any weightlifting routine. In fact, most of our favorite exercises are done with a barbell (squats, deadlift, bench press). While these exercises deliver great results they are […]

The Dynamic Effort Method: Building Explosive Athletes

Athletes

April 17, 2019 0

In one of my previous articles, The Maximal Effort Method: Building Stronger Athletes, I discussed an important method we use to get our athletes super strong. Strength is the backbone to our program as it […]