The concept of training volume is important to understanding how to properly design and adapt a program to an individual based on their goals and their body’s response to exercise. Unfortunately, most have an overly simplistic view of this which can lead to misunderstanding and confusion, especially when comparing different protocols and training programs. The…
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The Sun Tan Analogy
In my previous post on results versus time in training I wrote about the sun tan analogy, which I first learned from bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer, then later from Nautilus inventor Arthur Jones. I’ve been using the sun tan analogy for years and have found it to be one of the most effective ways to…
Four Hours A What?
I’m probably starting to sound like a broken record, but if you don’t take anything else away from anything I’ve written here remember this; the keys to progress are to train very hard, very briefly, and give your body adequate time for recovery between workouts. Stated differently, the worst mistakes you can make with your…
