#LIKEABEAST BLOG

Top 10 Fitness Stereotypes – Which One Are You? Every society has a cultural ideology ingrained within the subconscious state of the human organism. We define roles, assign classifications, and associate meaning based upon the individual’s contribution to the greater good. However, the gym has its own culture and internal...

If you want to increase your strength, it is best to get advice from somebody who is already incredibly strong. Team Beast athlete and world-class powerlifter Steve Gentili qualifies as strong, boasting a near 800-pound squat, a 600-pound bench press and a deadlift of more than 800 pounds. But it...

Summer is almost here and everyone wants to look their best, so I'm excited to give to you my 4-week, "Ripped for Summer Workout." This is an intense plan, hitting a different bodypart each day for a total of five workouts per week. You can do them five days in...

As a competitive bodybuilder proper recovery from exercise is everything to me. If I don’t recover,  I don’t grow. It’s that simple. Insufficient recovery is one of the most common culprits of stifled progress in the gym. Inadequate rest and improper nutrition/supplementation can all contribute to an inability to recover...

With the new year under way, many of us have high expectations for 2018. Healthier lifestyle choices are often at the top of these resolution lists. Whether it is exercising more regularly or incorporating a cleaner diet, consistency is always the key. It is easy to be motivated starting the year. But...