I have come to understand several things in my career as a coach and lifter. One that stands out for me is that the process of getting stronger draws various parallels to other aspects of our life. In essence, the barbell can become our life teacher, as well as teacher for life. Getting stronger is a tedious process. If you don't respect the biological laws underpinning slow, incremental increases, then this process is, I'm afraid, not for you. The truth of the matter is that we live in a...

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle muss and function. Across our lifespan, if we do not take appropriate action to tackle this musculoskeletal disorder, our chances of dying from all-cause mortality increases by around 35%. In fact, there is not a single chronic disease in which the loss of muscle mass or strength does not play a crucial role - whether in its pathophysiology, or as an aftermath. Strength training is provenly the most powerful tool we have available to push out...

This article was not written to instill fear. It was written to face reality. You have two options: One, you ignore your body and hope that it will somehow get you through life. But as the saying goes: 'Hope is the mother of fools .' When hope leads to inaction, you're on the way to hell. Option two: you start getting stronger. Even when no one is watching. Your strength and muscles are not a matter of an inflated ego. They are your insurance policy for a better and longer life. You do not...