Last week, I finally decided I’d had enough of my gym. I was incredibly frustrated by many aspects of the place: the price, the overcrowding, and the people who frequented the place. I just couldn’t stand it anymore. 

Unfortunately, deciding to switch gyms presented a new problem: I needed a new gym. I’m sure a lot of people have experienced the frustration of finding a gym, so I’ve put together a few tips based on my recent experience and my past missions to find the perfect workout spot: (more…)

One of the most unfortunate facts of bodybuilding is that it’s tough. It’s really tough. In fact, at times it can be downright gut-wrenching and painful. Every Monday I get to experience this when I walk into the gym for yet another two sets of balls-to-the-wall deadlifts.

How can you get over this pain? There’s several strategies that seem to work. This varies from person to person, and you’ll have to find which method works best for you.
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Although it ended more than a month ago, I never had a chance to blog about this year’s Mr. Olympia competition. If you’re unfamiliar with Mr. Olympia, this is the “World Cup of Bodybuilding”. It’s plagued with drugs and scandals, which is why I don’t normally pay much attention. Regardless, it’s fascinating to see the physiques that are dominating the Bodybuilding world these days.

Jay Cutler finished in first place for the second consecutive year, with Victor Martinez and Dexter Jackson rounding out the top three. Perennial contender and bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman will have to settle for fourth place this year, although he looked fantastic yet again.