A big problem that many face in the gym is losing their grip. The muscles being worked during resistance training may still have strength in surplus, but are unable to be pushed to their potential because...

My physics 112 professor is always throwing out new and complicated ideas that make my head spin. Every time the class gets lost in new concepts, he reminds us “don’t forget the basics,” then proceeds...

We have all seen them. The people that think the gym belongs to them and make everybody else roll their eyes. While you may scoff at “that guy” on some issues, however, you could be the offender on...

When it comes to aesthetics, a well-shaped V-taper is a timeless status symbol. Bodybuilders, physique competitors and even your garden-variety gym rats spend a lot of time and effort trying to develop...

Have you spent hours in the gym doing isolation exercises and yet don’t seem to be making any progress? There’s a simple reason. You’re doing it wrong. Though isolation exercises have gained a...

A visit to the gym during peak hours is almost enough to make even the most stalwart gym rat quit going. Nearly every station you want to use is occupied with others already waiting in line. So many people...

Weight loss is the number one reason why most new clients come to me. In fact, body composition is something that weighs heavily on the mind of nearly every body-conscious person in America. Unfortunately,...

by Chris DeLeon Whether the focus is on functionality, toning or getting bigger muscles, one thing is common. All these goals require lifting weights in some manner or another. But it’s not necessarily...

bt Chris DeLeon As a personal trainer, the most common request I have is for direction on how to lose weight. This is often accompanied by the idea that the best way to burn fat is through extensive cardiovascular...

by Chris DeLeon It’s nearly that time of year again. The time when we think “A new year, a new me” and then decide how we want to improve. That’s right; I am talking about New Year’s resolutions. Every...

by Chris DeLeon This week I decided to ask several female students what body part they would like to develop the most. The answer was almost unanimous: the butt. It would be a lie to say I was remotely...

by Chris DeLeon One of my greatest sources of pride in the physique competitions I have entered  thus far is when I  managed to have the best triceps in my class. I give a large share of the credit...