Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the comment.

Hey Ryan,

I'm having some problems with my email system, they're just starting to come in now. Can you fire me off a quick email again? Don't press "reply", instead start a new thread. Email: chad@chadhowsefitness.com

Talk soon.

Hey Gary, thanks man.

For 'Eccentric Contraction" - it's actually pronounced E-centric - it has a different pronunciation than the word 'eccentric', as in 'Einstein was an eccentric.'

Tripod is a great idea, looking into getting one.

Let me know how the Lumberjack press goes, glad you liked the article :)

Hey man, I'm sure I got your email, I'm just wayyy behind on them due to travelling, and getting sick for the first time in years (not fun).

I have a block scheduled to answer them tomorrow and I'll have a look at it for sure. Thanks for the reminder here - talk soon!

Hmm. To be honest, my favourite method is always to lead by example.
I can't force change on someone who isn't receptive, but when they start seeing the results you are getting, and how things are going for you, hopefully they'll start to ask questions and that's when you can help them..

Just keep training hard and smart, and be an example to your buddies, they'll come around, and they'll be better long term because of it, of course.

Agreed! Much of this isn't our fault at all, we're simply being given the wrong information, led to believe it's a TRUTH, and it's pretty difficult to get out of that rut unless we're shown a different way that grabs us, and makes sense.

Glad you took a turn for the better bro!

hahahaha
yes, start doing weights, sprints and a few of the other things I mention in the article.
Try this workout: http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2011/05/the-...

Jared, very well said.

Hey Bob,

Good to hear from you. Run down this checklist:
training 4 times a week (less than 60-minute sessions)
Doubling, tripling, even quadrupling up your sets.
carbs before and after your workout
fats before bed and upon rising
8 hours of sleep...

let me know if you're doing these things, remind me of your training routine in an email. You're doing bodyweight primarily correct?

thanks man!
Eggs are maybe the best food on the planet, nuts are great too. I start my day with a bowl of nuts, fried eggs, and sometimes bacon. Fats are VERY important, especially if you're not finding them from the animal variety. Glad to hear you're making it work!