The following is a very tiny excerpt from my new book (tentatively titled "Forging the Ultimate Physique"). It deals with the much misunderstood concept of intramuscular tension and why it is so critical for success in strength training and bodybuilding. "The goal of every one reading this book should Read more . . .

Hi Nick, Please could you explain an Overload Principle to me. If I understood correctly, for a muscle to grow it has to be exposed to a load that it not accustomed to. So by increasing working weight one aims to get stronger and a stronger muscle eventuallybecomes a larger muscle (providing theproper Read more . . .

Another personal training query from my Personal Training Facebook Q&A Group - Q- Nick, if i plan on bulking up with higher protein and carbs, should i be doing less cardio? At the moment i do about 30 mins each gym session which is 3 times a week, plus i cycle 40 mins a day mon - fri. I'm currently Read more . . .