Anyone Out There Want More Muscle? Everyone? OK, thought so! Sure, there are exceptions, but for the most part, muscle is the catalyst for 3 fitness attributes that are highly valued by most people: improved appearance, better functioning, and optimized health. Given these compelling benefits, it seems worthwhile to know how to train in a way that […]
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How To Identify And Shore Up Weaknesses In Your Fitness Preparation
I view training as a system, where you attempt to exploit a variety of inputs for the purposes of creating a specific output. For most people, the “output” is typically some combination of stronger, leaner, and/or more muscular. Think of this system as analogous to a factory conveyor belt, where the various components are assembled into the final product. On an actual assembly line, your […]
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Prioritize “High Threat” Exercises
Most of us train because we want to make significant changes to our bodies. That might mean more strength, but it definitely means more muscle and less fat. This requires at least a cursory understanding of the nature of adaptation, which I’ll try to encapsulate in a way that you may have never seen before: Adaptation means that your […]
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Your Questions, My Answers
Q: Hi Charles. I’m a 44-year old guy who’s just gotten back into lifting after about 15 years of being pretty sedentary. What I’m wondering is, what is my potential for putting on some decent muscle at this stage of the game for me? A: Your current ability to gain new muscle hinges on a […]
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Welcome To The Staley Strategies!
Hey guys, it’s May 8th and I just launched a new website! I thought I’d kick things off with an inaugural post just explaining just a little bit about me, this website, and how all of that might relate to you and your goals. I’ve been in the fitness industry as a coach, author, presenter, […]
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