Author Archives: Grant Lofthouse
Overcomplicated Workouts
Ever feel like you need to do every exercise under the sun just to make sure you’re training a muscle properly? Like if you don’t hit it from every angle, you’re missing out? You’re not alone. A lot of people get overwhelmed and just throw everything at their workouts, hoping it works. But the truth is you don’t need…
This Doesn’t Matter
If I were your online coach, there are a few things I wouldn’t stress about when you’re following one of my programs. First—what time you train. Morning, noon, or night? Doesn’t matter to me. As long as you’re getting it done. Second—rearranging exercises. Yes, I program workouts in a certain order for a reason. But if a…
More Isn’t Better—Here’s Why
I overheard someone at the gym the other day flexing about how they work out two hours a day, six days a week. Look, I love commitment, but that’s not the flex they think it is—it’s just poor programming. Fatigue is real, and if you don’t manage it, your progress takes a hit. The longer…
Discipline That Makes Waves
here’s nothing wrong with having the kind of discipline that makes people uncomfortable. In fact, that’s what I’m always striving for… “Why don’t you drink?” “Why are you eating that?” “Why are you always at the gym?” Here’s the thing—anyone doing more than you will never talk down on your effort. It’s always the ones…
Creatine Pros and Cons
A friend of mine started taking creatine a few months ago. At first, she was worried—would she feel bloated? Would the scale go up too much? But after a few weeks, she noticed she was lifting heavier, recovering faster, and even feeling sharper at work. Now, she swears by it. But here’s the thing—creatine isn’t…
‘Feeling’ Your Muscles
I’ll never forget a conversation I had with a client. She was hip thrusting 60 kilos and told me, “I really feel my glutes working.” “Ok great,” I said. “Let’s try 70 kilos.” She hesitated. “I’ve tried that before, but I didn’t feel my glutes as much. So I went back to 60.” Now, let’s fast forward…
The Simple Key to Building Muscle
The other day, I was at the gym and overheard two people talking about their workouts. One of them was frustrated, saying, “I’m doing all these different exercises, but I don’t feel like I’m actually getting stronger.” The other person just nodded, looking just as lost. It reminded me of a simple truth that so…