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My Recommended Podcasts

Posted on May 16, 2016

Below are some podcasts I recommend for optimal wisdom gains. I listen to episodes of the following during my walks or if I am walking to the gym. Please note that these podcasts and the content in them do not necessarily always align with my opinions, whether it is in regard to training, philosophy or […]

Is Online Coaching Worth It?

Posted on February 17, 2016

If you are reading through my Online Coaching page you are probably wondering if the investment is worth it or not. Since it is a good question I thought to write this article to clarify a few things that might be good to know before deciding upon any of the services. There are two factors […]

Getting back into your gym routine after a minor break

Posted on November 8, 2015

You will eventually find yourself in a situation where your ordinary gym routine has been interrupted for whatever reason, maybe you have been temporarily struck down by Nurgle (that is Warhammer speech for sick), or you have been away for a holiday etc. No matter the reason for your temporary absence from the blessed Temple of […]

Glorious Training for Mother Evropa

Posted on October 21, 2015

Exploring the beautiful countryside with my girl. We are usually out 2-4 hours on each exploration hike, this particular day we were also blessed with some fine weather! Doing some padwork focusing on kicks before MMA training. I train MMA three times a week, each session is 2,5 hours, where the first hour focused mainly […]

Session of Prosperity and Harmony

Posted on September 20, 2015

Deadlifts without straps of belt in order to work on my weaknesses which are the grip and the mid-section. When I go heavier I use both belt and straps in order to progress. However, once in a while I go without to stimulate the muscles that aren’t usually trained. The irregular chins are for the […]

Why I Can’t Guarantee Quick Results

Posted on July 21, 2015

The reason I cannot guarantee quick results is simple. Because changing your body takes time. Losing fat in a healthy and a sustainable way takes time, effort and consistency. Sure, I could write schedules that get people shredded in a relatively short period of time, and it will work, for a very limited amount of […]

The Natural Physique

Posted on March 21, 2015

I thought to elaborate on something that comes up once in a while, namely on how I sometimes look very unnatural yet sometimes (as in this picture) look natural. What everyone has to realise is that bodybuilding/physique/modelling has very much to do with illusions. It is like powerlifting and technique. Yes, to have good lifts […]

A Story About Abs

Posted on February 5, 2015

When I was a mere mortal I believed that I could not ever get abs. Back then I hadn’t been blessed by wisdom from the Allfather. Since I always had a good layer of fat on my stomach I just assumed that it would be there forever. I did not realise the simple truth of […]

The Golden One Physique Ideals

Posted on August 22, 2014

In the last Wednesday Q&A I answered the question whether I have any gym inspirations other than myself. I showed British Sam Bond as one of my first inspirations when I was just beginning in the gym, in this article I strive to explain my thoughts on the matter. The first thought that will inevitably strike many a mind […]