Injury Prevention Strategies for Aging Athletes is a seminar that I’ve presented several times over the years to professional organizations like the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), canfitpro, Certified Professional Trainers Network (CPTN), and Ontario Society of Health and Fitness (OSHF). Eventually, that seminar became a webinar and now a book. The book is…
Joseph had tried various sports and activities when he was in grade school. Nothing clicked. He was a below-average student, often getting in trouble at school. Watching cartoons and playing video games were his only interests. His mom was desperate. She brought him to me at 12 years old, not sure he would last, but…
A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef, and I must say, those pickles were tasty! I put them in my beast of a salad every day, and when there were no more left, this is what I…
Chin-ups and dips are two of the best strength training exercises you can do, but most people struggle with them. They’re a challenge for both men and women, regardless of how many years of training experience they have! Remember, there’s a big difference between exercising and training. Exercising just to sweat and burn calories with…
Research can provide important insights for health and fitness professionals—but keeping up with it all can be overwhelming! Don’t worry, I’ve done the legwork for you. Here are some current and not-so-current findings that deserve your attention: Sleep in a Cave “These results demonstrate that a single night of exposure to room light during sleep…
Everything in context! In the video below, I’m squatting with 225 pounds. It might not look like much weight, but here’s the catch: I’m doing 20 reps at the end of my workout! By that point, I’ve already knocked out multiple sets of front squats, glute-ham raises, reverse hypers, low-pulley knee-ins, and one-leg calf raises….
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If supinated-grip chin-ups with a straight bar give you elbow or wrist pain, try doing them semi-supinated. Simply drape an EZ curl bar over a power cage and go for it! Discover more grip options for chin-ups and pull-ups in My Homemade Poliquin Rack.
What many people consider a reverse squat is more like a reverse leg press, although technically it’s a low-pulley knee-in. This is what a reverse squat actually looks like: You can use cable or elastic resistance to do it. The cable version can be done with a high pulley and a lat pulldown bar (see…
Step-ups are a staple exercise for the lower body. Start off with your body weight and a low step, and work your way through the following progressions: STEP HEIGHT1. Low2. Medium3. High DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT1. Reverse2. Side3. Forward LOADING IMPLEMENT1. Dumbbell2. Barbell (Back)3. Barbell (Front) If balance is an issue, use some support initially and…