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My Thoughts of the 2014 Mr. Olympia.

Coming into this one I had an open mind, even though I did have my favorites, but I still give credit when credit is due. So that being said, if competitors came in full, hard, dry and peaked, they would get my vote. I’m just going to keep this to the top 7 competitors. #7…

Do I Count Calories?

People continually ask me, do I count my calories or macros? My answer has always been…NO! All I do is weigh more proteins and carbs, and measure out any liquid fats I may have with a meal. I am not going to waste any time counting calories. Completely dumb when the mirror is the best…

Stay In The Shadows

My best advise to those that are starting to compete, or prep for a show, make it look like you’re not doing a show or prepping; stay in the shadows. NO one needs to see everything you do, eat, etc. Cause if you, for some reason, end up not finishing the task of getting on…

Does going into the Sauna actually benefit your conditioning?

Q&A Time….. Q: Does going into the Sauna actually benefit your conditioning? A: No. It’s a complete waste of time. You’ll consume those fluids you lost back in within no time anyways…and actually it may hinder your conditioning/progress. Extreme heat increases your cortisol levels (hence your bodies stress rises), which then can have your body…

★Perspective 101: STEROIDS. How bad are they really for you?

Perspective Knowledge 101 for the day, the topic….STEROIDS, are they bad for you? 6x Mr.Olympia IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Dorian Yates took many different steroids, hgh, insulin, etc over the course of 12-14 years at WAY higher dosages then recommended for regular individuals. With regular doctor visits and blood work, they never found anything that would…

Overpriced Personal Training

I laugh at the trainers that actually charge $200 for a 1 HOUR training session lol Are they also giving their clients a happy-ending, cooking their food, and doing a few loads of laundry for that $200? Just because you THINK you’re a big name, doesn’t mean you can jack people of their money. Ill…

REALITY CHECK: Growing While in a Calorie Deficit?

A little reality check to all the female competitors that are in a contest prep at the very moment that keep saying “Love putting on muscle during this prep” “I’m growing!”….ahem…you ain’t growing A THING on the amount of calories you are consuming, and the amount of cardio you are running. I can bet, for…

Nutrition Tip: Eating & Training

If you’re not eating correctly, all your hard work in the gym is pretty much a waste. No matter what you do in the gym, what supplements you take, what enhancement drugs you’re taking, will NOT give you the physique you want unless your nutrition plan is solid, balanced, and built for the results you…

Q&A: Do you count your macros?

Question: Marek, do you count your macros? Answer: HECK NO. All that I need to gauge is how well I perform, feel, and especially look in the mirror. Why would I want to waste my time counting calories? That’s just an eating disorder waiting to happen. When you’re intune with your body and mind, no…

Q&A: Precontest and supplementation

Question: When do you personally stop consuming whey protein/preworkouts/etc. when getting ready for a show? Answer: I usually stop all powder supplementation 2 weeks out from a contest. At that point, I stick only to my nutritional vitamin supplements only, along with whole foods for my daily calorie intake. I find that removal of whey…