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Aasim & Braun – Day 0

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Sweat began to slowly drip from my brow, a clear indication that my body was starting to warm up. I took deep breaths as I continued the movements, pushing faster than the first cycle, still maintaining my form and breathing, always more important than speed.

“Alright, let’s push through the second round and get this warm up done.” I said during a strong exhale, my voice filled with command inflection.

Aasim stopped dead in his tracks, his face covered in sweat, his breathing taxed and heavy. He put his hands on his knees, looking for stability. “Warm up?” he asked weakly trying to find his breath, a look of disbelief on his face. Continue reading →

In the Zone

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Yeah, I’m on a rant roll this week. Enjoy.

I’ve started training a coworker. There will be a post about that soon. While at the gym of his choice, and at my own gym, and previous gyms I have belonged to or visited, I see a disturbing and frightening mistake that over 90% of the people in the gym make on a regular basis. If you are doing this mistake it won’t matter which exercises you do, how much protein you eat, your daily calorie intake, genetics, dietary supplements etc… Continue reading →

The Glory of Mason Jars

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“I just don’t have the time, sir!” he said in response to my demanding inquiry about why he wasn’t following the workout regimen I had given him. I could feel my blood boiling, my skin flushing red, my forehead and neck veins throbbing with anger. I didn’t believe in wasting people’s time. I knew how important my time was, and how I felt when it was wasted, and I expected the same in return. I had far better things to do with my off hours than work through physical formulas customized ideally to an individual only to have them ignore my efforts, failing to make any of their own. Continue reading →

Recurring Themes – Fanmail

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I’m honoured that so many of you have been contacting me for assistance towards a healthier lifestyle. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Every situation is unique. Every challenge is different. Your battle will ultimately be yours alone. That can sound intimidating and even scary, but consider this – your victory will also be yours alone. You won’t need to share the credit or the glory with anyone. It will be your hard work, your dedication, your consistency, and your sheer force of will that drives you from where you are to where you want to be. Your future self will look back and thank you. Continue reading →