It’s time to start a new ongoing series on psychological mind hacks that you can implement in order to make reaching your goals successfully. Since we are approaching the end of the first quarter for 2012 it makes sense to start with a dieting trick. For many of us, the quest for summer time abs is in full swing, and for some that means the cravings have already kicked in. What can be done about this to help keep you on track?

Nothing sucks more life out of the eager trainee than an injury. If you’ve suffered some sort of setback you need to get yourself healthy again as soon as possible. The latest research in the field of injury treatment suggests how you can go about this.

This past weekend was the final curtain for our recent 50-day body transformation contest. The entries are in and the judges have made their decision…

Think back to your last workout. It may have been last night after work. It may have been this morning before work. Now think about a set you performed during that workout. What did you think about during that set?

So far you’ve heard me throw around phrases like “genetically elite” so I’d like to discuss that in slightly more detail before leaving on a lighter note about the average gym grinder.

Why does doing too much for too long cause problems? Why can’t you train excessively and continue to grow bigger and stronger ad infinitum?

So far we’ve covered intensity and volume as variables alongside frequency, and how if you alter one you need to regulate the others to maintain a balance. At least for the long-term.

Yesterday’s article introduced the concept of balancing frequency with intensity, but a third variable needs to be introduced. That variable is volume.