Welcome to the bodybuilding log! Here I am going to be sharing the outline of my plan for this year’s competition prep– in hopes of providing insight into what goes on behind the scenes of competitive natural bodybuilding.

Periodization simplifies your fitness journey by breaking it into focused phases, each targeting specific goals like strength, endurance, or body composition. This blog explains why periodization matters for everyone, how it prevents overtraining, and how to plan your training cycles for maximum results—no matter your fitness level.

If you’re into fitness or follow health trends, you’ve probably heard it: grip strength is the secret to living longer. But is it really true? Can squeezing a grip trainer or mastering your deadlift actually add years to your life?

Part 3 of Optimizing Muscle Growth. We dive into the nuances surrounding progressive overload for hypertrophy.

Want to take your exercise selection to the next level? This week’s blog covers some of the more advanced ideologies for exercise selection in the context of bodybuilding.

How do we think about travelling and training? Well the choice is really up to you. Here are some tips and my experience navigating a long trip and staying on top of my fitness-related goals!

Running is a challenging sport to begin. This blog covers the common issues you may bump into when starting out, like setting expectations too high, dealing with the high impact forces, and avoiding metabolic burnout.

All about steps: Why they are so important, the recent research on the benefits of walking, and how you can begin to increase your step count with ease.