The Drop Set – Episode 23: Motivation, Dealing with Guilt

by darinstarr | Oct 4, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Trouble staying motivated?  The problem may be with your overall approach and spending some time on your “why” might resolve things!  Also, dealing with food-related guilt!  AKA:  “Oops, I ate it again” – how this cycle can be destructive...

The Drop Set – Episode 22: Timing it all, why we pose, back training 101

by darinstarr | Sep 27, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

This week’s topics: what is the best time to train and the best time to hit your cardio? Why should you worry about posing, especially if you’re not going to compete? Aaaaaaan, back training 101! Tips and techniques to make your back sessions more...

Transitioning out of a cutting phase

by darinstarr | Sep 22, 2017 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding

To be clear, bodybuilding is tough even on the easiest days.  There’s so much going on – meal prep, eating everything, hitting cardio, and attacking your workouts with an appropriate intensity so that your body get a clear signal of what you’re...

The Drop Set – Episode 21: Transitioning Between Phases

by darinstarr | Sep 20, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

One of my favorite topics with some great feedback from live viewers as well – what to do when your show or goal date is over?  How do you transition gracefully into the next phase and avoid a horrible rebound?  I tell some stories of the good and the bad and...

The Drop Set – Episode 20: TOO hardcore?!? Macro f#$%-ups!

by darinstarr | Sep 13, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

When does embracing the “hardcore” mentality become a liability?  Is your relentless pursuit of being awesome holding you back?  Also, I talk about ways in which you can truly screw up your macro tracking – some obvious, some less so!  Includes the...