Do we need BCAA supplementation? The debate rages on. The following is an excerpt from Jamie Hale’s new book Knowledge and Nonsense: the science of nutrition and exercise. I recently gave my opinion on BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) in a roundtable discussion with HST founder Bryan Haycock, Alan Aragon and natural bodybuilder Layne Norton, among […]
What I am, the stuff I went through and what I’ve grown to become. Yup, this post got it all. I apologize in advance for any incoherent ranting – I’ll probably edit this post later on to improve on it. This post will give a brief summary on my training history, for whoever gives a […]
Some random client updates. Other people I’ve worked with can be found in the Testimonials section. Client 1 Kenneth used the Leangains approach between 12th of August and 1st of November. He lost a significant amount of fat mass, yet gained a respectable amount of strength. While no bodycomposition analysis is done on this client, […]
Less is usually more I’ve added two testimonials from people I helped get their mind right with regards to weight training; Daniel Berglind and Albert Kuller (you’ll find them in the Testimonials section). Both used an IF protocol, in combination with a low volume lifting routine, centered on compound movements like the bench press, squat, […]
Linda Mannila wrote an extensive review of her experience with the Leangains approach. Check out her blog to read it Linda clearly outlines what she feels is the primary benefits of the diet approach; less hunger, feeling satisfied despite losing weight and simplicity. Another client blogging here: Kenneth Johansen Kenneth made a deal with his […]
I recently did an interview with Leigh Peele and I consider this a good summary of my thoughts on the subject. Click here to read the interview Enjoy. 26/9 Update: Congratulations to Seth Ronland for taking 2nd in the 2007 Swedish Athletic Fitness Championship in Karlstad (+180 cm). His achievement is especially impressive, considering his […]
My name is Martin Berkhan, nutritional counselor, fitness magazine writer and creator of Leangains. Leangains is a unique approach to strength training and nutrition. The diet involves intermittent fasting and strength training in order to reduce fat mass and increase muscle mass. This is performed by switching between phases of overfeeding and underfeeding, as well […]
Inspired by my work on the subject of matter, Tessa decided to try my IF approach for her cut. She says that “My preliminary conclusion is that IF is the best thing to ever happen to me and I highly doubt that I will ever eat anyway ever again in my whole life” . Check […]
Added a new testimonial, from Matthew S, which is very thorough and well written. Matt is an example of how the Leangains way of meal patterning may impact the social and psychological sides of life – for the better. Have a look at it in the testimonials section further down the page (fourth person from […]
Been very busy lately doing personal consultations, thus the lack of any updates since 12/7. There really is a limit to how much you can spend talking, writing and thinking about nutrition. Lately, I’ve felt a bit burnt out on that part. However, The Leangains FAQ should be up this week if I get my […]