I haven’t updated in a while, so here’s another Q&A to let you know I’m still alive and kicking. This is compiled from recent e-mails and forum posts. Click here to see all Q&A’s. Salt This client brought up the topic of salt and water retention – Q: “..I’m guessing salt at this point isn’t […]
Good article by Lyle. You can check out the progress I made with 16 hours of fasting and three meals a day here. I should note that gaining muscle on an intermittent fasting setup is not for everybody. For some people, it’s simply burdensome to eat the calories required for growth, in which case splitting […]
Lyle wrote an article based on conversations with me, Alan Aragon and Casey Butt, with regards to the maximum muscular potential of natural lifters and realistic rates of muscle gain. Here’s my take on the issue. Martin Berkhan of Leangains.com has a somewhat simpler model than Casey’s, also based on his observation of top level […]
Threw together some forum posts/replies to intermittent fasting related questions made in recent weeks, just to let you know that I’m still alive. Had two clients competing this weekend, and they both placed very well, so keep your eyes peeled for the client update I’m going to put up later this week or next. Breakfast […]
When it comes to training, I’m a minimalist. I don’t “attack the bi’s from different angles”. I do chins with an extra 100 lbs around my waist. I don’t spend any time “working the core”. I never do ab work. I squat and do triple body weight deadlifts. I don’t “feel the burn”. I give […]
According to this article, getting fit and leaner ranks 2nd and 3rd on a list of the most popular new year’s resolutions people make. So, as January comes around, the cardio machines, swiss balls and dumbbells gets the most attention they’ve had in a long time. It doesn’t last of course, since people are lousy […]
I’ve been using a wide variety of training strategies over the years, but the one training style I was most successful with was low volume, high intensity training employed in a reverse pyramid fashion. A google search on “reverse pyramid training” (RPT) brings you to an article by someone called Randy Herring. You can check […]
I’ve been knee deep in client work, which is why I haven’t updated in a while. I’m also now managing my own column in the one and only swedish bodybuidling mag we got here www.body.se. Also been working on the book, or at least trying to fit it in when I can. Jesus, can’t believe […]
I made a guest post today, on Mike O’Donnell’s blog IF Life, and I thought I might post it here as well. Enjoy. Sure-Fire Fat Loss My name is Martin Berkhan and I work as a nutritional consultant, magazine writer and personal trainer. I also happen to be a proponent of intermittent fasting for health, […]
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 […]