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Free Weights or Machines? Why Not Both!
In fitness, debates about free weights versus machines are common. Some praise free weights for their functional benefits, engaging stabilizers, and promoting natural movement patterns.
Chest and Back Superset
A “super” combo to finish off an upper-body workout involves the standing cable crossover and the bent-over dumbbell lateral raise. Do 3 sets of 15-20
Full Squats with Chains
Different strokes for different folks. I prefer high-bar, ass-to-grass squats. If you’re not used to doing full squats, you can use chains to lighten the
Wobble Board Push-Ups
Here’s a way to make push-ups more challenging. Place your hands on a wobble board with the feet elevated on a step and use a
Stop Scratching Your Shoulder Scab
If you constantly scratch the scab, you’ll never heal. That goes with any injury, but it’s especially true for shoulder injuries. You see, the shoulder
A Good Problem for a Personal Trainer
Over the past week I’ve run into a problem – a good problem, mind you – but a problem nonetheless. Four clients that I used
Paused Close-Neutral-Grip Chin-Ups (5 Sets)
Inserting a pause at the bottom of a chin-up is a great way to reduce cheating and increase the muscular demand. It also serves another
Personal Training for Couples (Part 2)
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife tandem started training with me in November of 2017. They had different health histories and training objectives, but they
Personal Training for Couples (Part 1)
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife tandem started training with me in November of 2017. They had different health histories and training objectives, but they
Personal Training for Couples
Meet Barb and Terry. This husband-and-wife tandem started training with me in November of 2017. They had different health histories and training objectives, but they
How to Speed Up the Healing of a Buckle Fracture
My son suffered a buckle fracture last week during karate and has to wear a splint for a month. We’re going to try to speed
My Thoughts on Intermittent Fasting
I worked hard for every ounce of muscle that I’ve built over the years and I’m not keen on losing any of it. That’s why
Periodization of Rice
Nutrition Tip: Go with white rice in the winter to put on size and strength, and then transition to wild or cauliflower rice as summer
A Deep Stretch for Your Chest
Horizontal adduction and internal rotation of the humerus are two of the primary functions of the pectoralis major muscle. To stretch this muscle, you would
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Evening Yoga Improves REM Sleep
Normally I do yoga on a Thursday afternoon, but on October 26, I did it in the evening, around 7:30 p.m. and then went to
Sun Bathing is Good, Sun Burning is Bad
Not too long ago, Dr. Peter Osborne, author of No Grain, No Pain, gave a fascinating talk on vitamin D. Here are some of the
