BONUS: Bulk or Cut?! That IS the question. No, seriously, I'm not kidding - it really is the question. It's a question I get constantly from The SHJ Army. But, first, let's talk about what the question means. I know some people don't even know what a "Bulk" and a "Cut" are. I know this from experience with launching The Superhero Cut and Shred, and The Superhero Bulk and Strength recently. Thankfully The Superhero Ladies - Glutes, Tone and Slim is pretty self explanatory, so … [Read more...] about How to Know If You Should Bulk or Cut
Fitness Articles
Pull-Up Alternatives: How to Get Better at Pull-Ups With or Without Equipment
BONUS: You guys ready to do some pull-ups? Well, if not, you're probably on the wrong article... I wrote a similar article titled: "How to get better at Pull-Ups, Pushups, Dips, Squats and Calisthenics", which talked about scaling and getting better, plus some of the alternatives - but now in this one I plan on breaking down pull-ups even further. It's time to do some pull-up ladders like we're Stephen Amell! The same way I mentioned the fact that I get countless questions about … [Read more...] about Pull-Up Alternatives: How to Get Better at Pull-Ups With or Without Equipment
Official SHJ Guide: Shadow Boxing and Jumping Rope
Shadowboxing & Jumping rope: two favorite exercise staples of mine that should become yours too. Are you ready for a set of activities that torches calories, reduces stress, increases bone density, is easy on your joints, improves cognitive function, is cost effective, can be done anywhere, can be both a warm up and a full routine and a did I also mention fun? If so...keep reading... Let’s Start with Jumping Rope: Usually when jumping rope is mentioned the first thing that comes to … [Read more...] about Official SHJ Guide: Shadow Boxing and Jumping Rope
The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet: Carb Reloading for Sustainability and So Much More!
BONUS: Can someone say carbs!? Alright, I know at least one of you said it. Cyclical ketosis is one of the main pillars that we utilize within The Academy dietary guidelines, and also right here for the whole SHJ Army. That being said, I want to start by talking about some of the great parts about cyclical ketosis. I think the easiest way to put that into perspective is to say it's where our 80/20 method comes from in dieting, and is the reason we're allowed to throw in our … [Read more...] about The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet: Carb Reloading for Sustainability and So Much More!
Does Calorie Counting Work? The Problems with Calorie Counting and Why It Isn’t Always a Perfect Solution
BONUS: We're about to wander into one of the biggest nutrition "solutions" and dietary fads that has ever strolled around. Is that too bold of a statement? Well, either way, I feel like I'm allowed to say it based on that fact that I'm part of the hype. I think it holds strong value. I don't think it just doesn't work and it's wrong... I'm actually not even trying to prove it wrong in this article. What I know though is....it's not a perfect system, and there are a lot of … [Read more...] about Does Calorie Counting Work? The Problems with Calorie Counting and Why It Isn’t Always a Perfect Solution
What Are YOU Eating For? A Deep Dive Into Problems with Various “Diets”
BONUS: Never before in the history of mankind have we ever been more divided when it comes to the food on our plate. Back when we were primitive cavemen fighting to live to see another day, it didn’t matter whether dinner came from a fruit on a tree or a freshly killed stag. Today, thanks to the luxury of modern technology, advances in medicine, and mass food production, that point in our evolution has become but a painted dream. But in the comfort of luxury-, which many of us have taken for … [Read more...] about What Are YOU Eating For? A Deep Dive Into Problems with Various “Diets”