Psychology plays a big role when working with clients. Men and women often respond differently to feedback—your approach should reflect that. Women tend to be more sensitive than men, so it’s important to be delicate when delivering a “negative” message. If their body mass index or waist girth is high, frame it as a potential…
The reverse bench press isn’t talked about often, and I must admit, I don’t prescribe it frequently either. But when done correctly, it can be a great triceps exercise. The biggest drawback? Comfort—or lack thereof. The movement isn’t exactly wrist-friendly, especially under heavy loads. However, there’s a simple way to make it work using a…
Two weeks ago, my eldest daughter came home from the dance studio complaining about her left wrist. She had fallen on it during rehearsal, and it was bothering her, so I took a look. There was no swelling, and she had a full range of motion, but it hurt! I told her to sit at…
Q: What’s the deal with testosterone? I just got the results of some recent blood work, and all my testosterone levels (total, free, and bioavailable) are low. Do you think I’m experiencing pregnenolone steal that everyone’s talking about these days? Should I push the doc for medication? I don’t want this to affect my training!…
The article Why Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups in The New York Times Magazine raised many questions—most notably, what were the researchers from the University of Dayton thinking? If you want to do pull-ups, practice pull-ups! This is the Law of Specificity in action. A modified pull-up on an incline apparatus will not transfer well to…
Exercise is important for optimal health, but so much confusion exists on what type of exercise is best. For example, aerobic activity is crucial for weight loss, right? Sure, you’ll lose weight, but at what expense? If you do excessive aerobic work, rest assured that you will catabolize muscle tissue—and keep in mind that the…
You know the detrimental effects of technology do not only apply to humans. The same fate occurs when we domesticate animals—they get fat and they incur disease! According to Dr. Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, “terrestrial wild animals rarely have more than 5% body fat, except for bears that sleep…
Today we have more technology than ever. Moore’s Law states that technology doubles every 18 months. That means we know twice as much today as we did a year and a half ago. Well, that’s no longer true. Today technology seems to double every 18 minutes! With all this technology, how is it then that…
Performing bent-knee deadlifts from a deficit with a wide grip forces you to pull from a deeper starting position, increasing knee flexion and overall range of motion (ROM). Stand on a 4-inch box, step, or three stacked weight plates, and take a wide grip—often called a snatch grip. To determine the correct width, raise your…
Networking is extremely important not only for marketing but in other areas of business development. Back in 2007, when we were moving our gym, I had a very specific flooring in mind for the new place. From previous experience, I knew that a solid black rubber floor was not the best option. Sure, the one…