Why are they so afraid of the Big Orange Wolf?

I realize this is a site about fitness, but I would be remiss to ignore speaking to the historic nature of the times in which we live. 

World events taking place as we speak, and what unfolds as a result in the coming months, is going to change the course of humanity for several generations to come.

On Trump

Perhaps the only thing I like about Trump is the fact that he has vehement enemies from every quarter of the swamp. 

Please Do Not Be One of Them

Given the season and the unprecedented seriousness surrounding it, allow me to share my thoughts and plea without political bias.

Roughly fifty percent of the American populace believes right-wing fascists and their respective conservative representation within government to be an existential threat to American Democracy.  

The other fifty percent believe instead that it is the radical-left-socialists and their representative liberal arm within the government that poses an identical threat to the American Republic.

Get Me My Macros!

Whether we want to lose a few pounds or enter a physique competition, getting our diet right will determine whether we succeed or fail.

By now, everyone knows that nutrition and diet play a primary role in getting results. 

10-Ways to Ensure Better Results

Why make it so Hard on Yourself?

At some point, each of us has knowingly, or in retrospect, behaved in ways that worked against our best interests.

There is no doubt that we can be our worst enemies at times.

Are You Training Consistently Without Much to Show for it?

Okay, folks.  I have a ton of questions I need to ask.

I want to give you a fair warning because I’m going to play the tough coach here.

I will be asking the difficult but necessary questions required if you want to take your game to the next level.

Your future progress will skyrocket if you answer these questions honestly and take action accordingly. 

Allow me to begin.

Do Something!

Don’t just stand there, do something!  That was the first title that came to mind when thinking about how I might introduce the topic of training equipment, working out, and the venues available to facilitate such.

What I am referring to here is taking action, any action – whatever it may be, whether it is to get started or to keep going.

Is it Time for a Next-Level Move?

Whether we are just getting started or reaching a plateau in our fitness journeys, a question we often ask ourselves is; what can I do to take my game to the next level?

I remember asking myself that very question when I began my comeback several years ago.  The question of taking things up a notch is an ever-present one in my mind.

The Dietary Discipline of Bulking

When we think of bulking, we often think of diets that consist of unlimited quantities of food.  Nothing could be further from the truth, in my view.

Bulking takes the same amount of dietary discipline as any Cut.

Tracking Workouts with Purpose

By now, we should all know that tracking dietary macros and calories is essential. 

Doing so is fundamental to the success of bodybuilders, fitness competitors, and everyday gym-goers striving to transform their bodies.

Tracking workouts is just as important.

As such, I want to provide a summary of some things we should pay attention to when tracking our workouts.

Should You Hire an Online Fitness Coach?

Serious athletes have been using remote online coaching for quite some time. 

In recent years, especially post-pandemic, online coaching is gaining traction with a broad array of everyday gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts.

Whether or not you should hire an online coach depends upon a variety of factors.

I hope to address some of these factors in this summary.

Why the Challenge and Why 90-Days?

In light of the Incredible Body Transformations 90-Day Challenge, I thought it would be helpful to relay a few of the benefits of participating in a fitness challenge such as ours.

Specifics of Accountability

Another way of stating the above is that dreams are ambitions with deadlines. 

If we wish to pursue and achieve our dreams, we must have deadlines and checkpoints in place to track our progress.

Participating in a fitness challenge accomplishes this.

My 40-year Fitness Journey

Introduction:

In truth, each of us is unique, gifted, and special.  Despite this, in the spirit of a song by Joe Walsh, I will always consider myself an Ordinary Average Guy.  

My name is Joe, and I turn 61 today.

The story of my fitness journey begins and ends with bodybuilding.  I have learned many lessons from bodybuilding.  One of the most important was discipline.  

This single lesson gave me stability and success throughout my life.  What follows intends to entertain, inspire, and prompt a sense of gratitude for being.

Here is my story.

Why I Love BodySpace

Though showing its age, BodySpace remains a rather special place.  Despite its glitches, thousands of users enjoy and rely upon this platform daily.

One has to assume most of the glitches are due to a lack of platform upkeep and maintenance. 

The neglect of BodySpace appears to be intentional.  The BodyFit platform is the new darling taking front and center stage.

Nonetheless, I don’t think I am alone in preferring BodySpace to the newer BodyFit app.  Which do you prefer?

What do I love most about BodySpace?

TDEE: What is it, and why is it so important?

Whether one is interested in transforming their bodies, becoming a bodybuilder, or simply getting themselves into better shape, the common element essential to success in all these pursuits is DIET.

One of the critical benchmarks to consider when formulating a diet regardless of its objective is to determine an individual's TDEE.

TDEE stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure.

Simply stated, ones TDEE is the best estimate of how many calories one burns each day.

It is critically important that this estimate be as accurate as possible. 

Why?  

Training for Maximum Muscle Growth

For those wanting to pack on size and get big, the age-old question remains the same.  What is the best rep, set, and rest combination to produce maximum hypertrophy or muscle growth?

Before answering this question, I would like to note that one should periodically incorporate a variety of training protocols to avoid stagnant adaptation and plateaus.

Naturally, there is more than one way to skin this cat.  Many professionals and athletes alike will have their own opinion and preferences on this matter, which is all fine and good.

There does, however, seem to be a consensus when it comes to building size, and that’s volume.  Simply stated, the volume is the total sets x reps x weight.

Should You Bulk or Cut?

Regardless of whether someone is just starting, or looking for a better pathway toward achieving their goals, one of the most common questions asked is whether they should bulk or cut first.

The answer is subjective to a degree, however, there are some basic rules of thumb we can apply to answer this ever-pressing question.

Let's Do This!

Summer is here and the time is right...  Welcome to the Incredible Body Transformation site.  I’m Coach Joe and I’ll be your host here at IBT.

Actually, anytime is the right time to take the first steps toward becoming the person you know you can be!

We all have it in us. It’s simply a matter of making up our minds to take care of ourselves as no one else can.

Our health and our bodies are our most valuable assets. It’s our duty to take good care of them both. IBC and I are here to help you do exactly that!

If looking and feeling your best is a lifestyle you’d like living from this point forward, you’ve come to the right place!