As we wrap up another year, let’s take a look back at some of the most popular and insightful articles we published in 2015. These ten articles covered everything from injury rehabilitation to Olympic lifting, flexibility training, and advanced strength techniques. If you missed any of them, now’s the perfect time to catch up!
The New Injury Rehabilitation Paradigm
Stop using RICE to treat injuries. Use METH instead! For years, the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method has been the go-to approach for injury recovery—but is it really the best strategy? This article introduces the METH method (Movement, Elevation, Traction, Heat) and explains why it may be a superior option for injury rehabilitation.
Feeder Workouts Do Not Enhance Recovery
Many experts claim that low-intensity strength training after high-intensity sessions can enhance recovery. But does the science back it up? Find out why feeder workouts may not be as beneficial as you think.
3 Methods of Circuit Training to Shed Body Fat Quickly
Want to get lean and mean in no time? This article outlines three highly effective circuit-training programs designed to maximize fat loss while maintaining muscle mass.
Olympic Lifting for Athletes: What Do the Experts Say?
Are Olympic lifts essential for improving athletic performance in sports outside of Olympic weightlifting? Find out what some of the industry’s top experts have to say on the subject.
Flexibility 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Stretching
Stretching is an important part of any fitness routine, but are you doing it correctly? This article breaks down the right and wrong ways to stretch for optimal flexibility and injury prevention.
Women Are Not Supposed to Lift Weights
What happened when my wife and I worked out together during a vacation in Florida? Let’s just say some heads turned! This article challenges common misconceptions about women and strength training.
The Sicilian Crunch
Looking for a serious ab challenge? The Sicilian Crunch is an advanced abdominal exercise that will leave your core sore in all the right places!
Training Log
Since the mid-’90s, I’ve documented every single workout I’ve done—both for myself and my clients. This blog post takes you through 17 years of training logs and the insights they provide.
How to Achieve 20 Chin-Ups
Think 20 chin-ups is out of reach? With the right approach and a few key training principles, you can make it happen. Here’s how to do it!
How to Breathe During Strength Training
Is it really correct to exhale when lifting and inhale when lowering during weight training? This article explains why this common advice is actually a mistake—and what you should do instead.
Which article was your favorite? Let me know in the comments or tag me on social media! And if you found this roundup helpful, be sure to share it with a friend who might enjoy these insights.
