Author: Mike Furci

Every January, like clockwork, gyms across the country sell an incredible number of memberships; home fitness equipment flies out of stores; people become more food conscience. One would think that every year a great number of people would be getting into shape, starting with the New Year. Unfortunately, every year people start their resolutions, and every year the vast majority give up within the first several weeks. To help combat the resolution failure rate, I wrote an article earlier this year, Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution, which concentrated on the steps used in setting proper goals, and included invaluable tools…

The biggest problem I see when people make resolutions, which are goals, is the lack of thought and time given to the process. People tend to oversimplify the method of goal-setting. There are three aspects of goal-setting. The first is easy: determining exactly what you want. Whether it is a higher income, a new car, a bigger house or a leaner, healthier body, you need a target. Unfortunately, this is where most people stop. The second is more involved, and much more difficult: Formulate exactly what you’re going to have to do in order to achieve that goal. In other…

“Desire is actuated in the heart but is sustained in the mind.” It’s that time of year again when people resolve to lose weight, eat healthier, stop smoking, exercise regularly, etc. The problem is most good intentions don’t last much more than three to six weeks. People look for that perfect diet or training program hoping it will magically move them toward their goal. The fact of the matter is, you can have the best trainer, the best program and the best diet, but if you don’t have the right mind-set, and learn how to maintain it, you’re doomed. Without…

Recap In Part One of this series, we discussed a testosterone product, Tribex, which has some interesting affects. The two most noticeable being increased testosterone levels and an increase in libido. Tribex, unlike similar supplements, is truly an exciting supplement because the user gets an almost immediate positive feedback. In Part Two, we’re going to discuss three other testosterone boosters that work through different mechanisms than Tribex, but perhaps are of more importance to the user. The Everyday Grind Stress. Unless you’ve been in a cave for the last 20 or so years, you’ve heard about the debilitating effects it…

There may not be a so-called “magic bullet,” but the right testosterone supplement can not only help you add muscle, but also boost your sex drive. It’s true. Of course, not all supplements are created equal, so what should you be looking for? Check out part 1 of my “More Muscle and More Sex” series below, then come back next month for part 2. Quality Assurance Let me start by saying that I’m one of the most skeptical people I know when it comes to the supplement industry. I started working out seriously in 1983, a time when the supplement…

I know, I know — who makes an article with 11 tips and not 10? Well, I had a hard enough time getting down to the top 11. I felt there was absolutely nothing else to cut. Anyway, summer is around the corner, and chances are you aren’t looking or feeling your best. You want to get in shape, but like most you’ve put it off again and again since January. The following are some changes you can make that will not only improve your look in a hurry, but your health as well. Everything on this list is designed…

You say you want to lose weight? You say you want to gain weight? You want to lose body fat? You want to gain muscle? Get stronger? You, along with approximately 50% of all Americans, have pledged to get into better shape for your New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans do not stick with their resolutions. Based on feedback from many of my training clients over the past 10 years, many people just get started on the wrong foot. So what should you do to get started? The following are guidelines that will help turn your resolution…