BCAA roundtable

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 […]

My training methodology and IF for diabetes

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, […]

Leigh Peele’s interview with me on fatlosstroubleshoot.com

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 […]

Introduction and updates (31/8)

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 […]

Tessa shares her experience with IF

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 […]

New testimonial and post of the day

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 […]

Update and fasted state workouts

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 […]

What’s new + Interview

IFRP is now Leangains. Why? I thought Intermittent Fasting Recomp Protocol sounded overpretentious and gimmicky. Leangains is like honey on the tongue, can you taste it? I bet you can. Don’t act like you can’t. I bought www.leangains.com where my upcoming website will be located. I have a great guy working on it, hopefully it […]

Why would I do Intermittent Fasting along with weightlifting?

I will briefly outline the benefits of IF in this post. All the claims made are scientifically proven through empirical studies on humans. Increased insulin sensitivity, possibly resulting in superior nutrient partitioning as compared o traditional meal patterns; especially when combined with weightlifting. There are also several other health benefits, including improved blood lipids (scientifically […]

Excerpt from Knowledge and nonsense: the science of nutrition and exercise

Some information on my approach from Jamie Hale’s book. …Intermittent fasting involves a period of fasting followed by a period of feeding. Studies on intermittent fasting and human subjects has shown positive effects on health indicators, including insulin sensitivity. These studies often involve long periods of food deprivation followed by a very large meal; one […]