Winter Warfare: How to Bulk Up This Season TOPIC: It’s that time of the year to wreak havoc and prepare for a massive winter bulk! But wait, what is a winter bulk? What does it take, and how do we achieve it? Joseph Lucero (CSCS), owner of Harvesting Strength, is a...
A Simple Guide to Nutrition Tracking TOPIC: Nutrition tracking: loved by Type A athletes, loathed by everyone else. But it doesn’t have to feel like balancing your checkbook. With the right tools (and the right mindset), tracking becomes less about obsession and more...
Intermittent Fasting for Shift-Working Athletes TOPIC: Shift work can make fueling for performance feel like a constant battle. Between erratic schedules, disrupted sleep, and unpredictable training windows, sticking to a nutrition plan can be tough. Intermittent...
Sustainable Steps to Healthier Living After Significant Weight Gain (BMI 40+) TOPIC: Losing weight when your BMI is 40 or higher can feel impossible—but it’s not. I’ve helped hundreds of people, including myself, lose significant weight. One client sticks with...
Working Out During Ramadan: Maintaining & Making Gains TOPIC: It’s falsely believed by many Muslim athletes that Ramadan = losing progress (gains!). This isn’t the case if you train, fuel, hydrate, and sleep appropriately. Of course that’s easier said than done,...
Building a Champion’s Gut: Why Athletes Need a High-Fiber Diet TOPIC: Every inch of an athlete’s body is a finely tuned machine. From explosive power to unwavering endurance, peak performance relies on optimal fueling. Often overlooked, but essential for this...
