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Tag: Build Muscle

If You’re Not Sore After a Workout, Was It Even Effective?

August 5, 2025
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If You’re Not Sore After a Workout, Was It Even Effective?

Is soreness the sign of a good workout, or is that just a myth? In this article, I break down what muscle soreness really means, why it’s not the best way to measure workout effectiveness, and what you should be paying attention to instead.

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, DOMS, Muscle Growth, Muscle Recovery, Muscle Soreness, Strength Training

Ben: Why Coaching Was the Missing Piece to Finally Making Progress

July 29, 2025
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Ben Joos Podcast Interview

In this episode of my podcast, I’m joined by my client Ben, who recently wrapped up one-on-one coaching and saw the most consistent, successful progress of his fitness journey so far.

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Deficit, Fat Loss, Nutrition, Strength Training, Weight Loss

10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

December 30, 2024
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10 Insanely Simple Tips to Build Muscle in 2025

I know there are a million different exercises, workout routines, nutritional programs, and more you can choose from to “get jacked.” And it probably feels nearly impossible to figure out which advice is legit, and which advice bad.

But have no fear! In this article I’m going to outline 10 insanely simple tips you can use to build muscle in 2025.

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Posted in General, Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Compound Exercises, Muscle Gain, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Reps in Reserve, Rest Days, Sleep, Training Volume

Progressive Overload: The Secret to Burning Fat and Building Muscle

October 22, 2024
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Progressive Overload, the secret to fat loss

The principle of progressive overload is key to build muscle and burn fat. And that’s what we’re going to talk about in this article.

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Posted in Training Tagged Body Composition, Build Muscle, Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Strength Training, Time Under Tension

How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

September 17, 2024
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How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals You'll Actually Achieve

So you want to improve your health and fitness, but you don’t know where to start. Let’s break down how to set realistic fitness goals you’ll actually achieve.

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Posted in General Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Fat Loss, Fitness Advice, Long-Term Goals, Short-Term Goals, SMART Goals, Weight Loss

The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle: Maximizing Your Progress

September 9, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle

Learn all the information you need to build MASSIVE amounts of muscle in the ultimate guide to building muscle.

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Muscle Growth, Progressive Overload, Protein, Rest Days, Sleep

Should You Eat Less on Rest Days While Bulking?

November 6, 2023
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Should You Eat Less on Rest Days While Bulking?

In this article, we’re going to talk about everything nutrition-related for bulking, and answer the following question: Should you eat less on rest days while bulking?

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Bulking Diet, Calorie Cycling, Calorie Surplus, Calories Burned, Lifting Weights, Muscle Gain, Progressive Overload, Rest Days, Strength Training

How Jeff Lost 20+ Pounds & 6.5 Inches

August 9, 2023
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My client Jeff recently reached the 1-year mark of his coaching journey, and his transformation has been pretty remarkable! Let me tell you a little bit about his story…

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Body Recomposition, Body Transformation, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Client Transformation, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle Habits

How Yvonne Found A New Love With Strength Training & Transformed Her Body & Health

July 25, 2023
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This is Yvonne, and I’m pumped to tell you her story! All told, Yvonne lost more than 15 pounds and dropped a full 4.5 inches off her waistline while we worked together. She got strong as hell, too! Yvonne added weight and reps to just about every single exercise in her program.

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Client Transformation, Fat Loss, Strength Training, Weight Loss

Training Camp: A 1-on-1 Online Fitness Coaching Challenge!

July 7, 2023
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Training Camp

On Aug. 7, 2023, I’m launching Training Camp — a 90-day challenge to help you reach your health and fitness goals!

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Posted in General Tagged 90-Day Challenge, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Online Fitness Coaching, Training Camp

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