When you think of getting an injection to deal with an injury, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely, it’s a cortisone injection. Most of us have had one at some point—and most of us know how much it tickles. We’ve learned over the years that cortisone injections aren’t always effective, can…
If it looks right, it flies right! I once heard a great comment from Yusuf Omar, a colleague from York University and a technical consultant for my book The Elite Trainer. He said, “An athlete’s glutes should look like half a Calabrese bread standing upright!” Yusuf has worked with elite-level athletes, including Ben Johnson, and…
If you want to fully develop a muscle, you must train it from all angles with a variety of set and rep schemes, incorporating both multi-joint and single-joint movements. You already know this—so why aren’t you applying it to your triceps training? Think about it. You probably perform a range of exercises for your triceps—heavy…
There’s an art and science to spotting. Go to any gym and watch how personal trainers spot their clients—it quickly becomes clear that many have never been properly taught how to do it! Here are six essential rules every trainer should follow when spotting clients: Rule #1: Spot With Your Mouth First Before using your…
There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to the ideal diet. Everyone is different. Some people fare best on a meat-based diet, while others thrive on a plant-based approach. The only way to truly know what works best for you is to try both for a period of time and see how you…
You go to an accountant to do your taxes, a lawyer for legal work, and a mechanic to fix your car—so shouldn’t you approach a professional for your fitness needs? Why do so many people think they can do it on their own? Would you do a root canal on yourself? I didn’t think so!…
Some experts consider cereal to be modern-day candy. Others say yogurt, and yet others claim fruit is just as bad. Canada’s Food Guide says otherwise! In fact, those foods top the list—but the rates of obesity and chronic disease continue to climb in this nation. Perhaps these foods are contributing to the trend? Don’t fool…
Take a look at the two exercise machines below—one is designed for your upper body, the other for your lower body. They’re completely different in purpose, yet you can perform the same exercise on both: the lateral raise. That’s right—if you have access to a reverse hyper machine with an adjustable roller pad, like the…
I never truly grasped how devastating type 2 diabetes could be until I witnessed it take the life of a client. The diabetes I saw had absolutely no mercy. It unleashed a relentless, vicious attack. My client endured three leg amputations, glaucoma, Parkinson’s disease, and was on regular dialysis. Toward the end, he was confined…
Curt Richter was a scientist well ahead of his time. His research in the 1930s and ’40s demonstrated how specific behaviors help maintain internal balance—what we now call homeostasis. More than 70 years later, his work may hold the key to better managing diabetes. Take a moment to read this passage carefully. It’s from Curt…