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The 10-Minute Tendon Protocol: How to Build Stronger, Injury-Proof Tissue
Most athletes train muscles. The smart ones train tendons. The problem? Tendons don’t give you warning signs. There’s no such thing as delayed-onset tendon soreness.
Reciprocity Training Revisited
Back in the March ’98 issue of Muscle Media, strength coach Charles Poliquin introduced a unique form of training that involved flexion of one limb
Not All Wheat Is Created Equal
Gluten is the villain these days. It’s been linked to many health-related issues and the general recommendation is to stay away from foods that contain
My First Time in Print
On August 25, 1999, I appeared on Breakfast Television, a popular morning show in Toronto. As luck would have it, the editor-in-chief of Flare Magazine
Timing of Concurrent Training
Aerobic and resistance exercise don’t mix… or do they? Contrary to popular belief, combining cardio and strength training—known as concurrent training—can be beneficial. It all
Calcium: Man’s Cure, Woman’s Poison
Calcium supplementation is one man’s cure and another man’s poison. Actually, it’s a cure for many men, but a poison for many women—and it all
Bodywork for Weight Lifters
Every seasoned weight lifter should incorporate bodywork into their restoration regimen. It’s a crucial element for staying strong, mobile, and injury-free. I personally work with
Accelerate Post-Surgery Healing
Utilizing vitamin IV drips before and after surgery can greatly enhance the healing process. I learned this from Dr. Fred Hui, a practitioner of integrative
Top 8 Injections That Heal Injuries (Updated)
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
Glutes Like Calabrese Bread
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
How to Balance Your Triceps Development
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
6 Spotting Rules for Personal Trainers
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
Are You a Carnivore or Vegetarian?
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
Would You Do a Root Canal on Yourself?
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
Modern-Day Candy
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!
Kneeling Lateral Raises on a Reverse Hyper Machine
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
The Death of a Client
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
Is the Current Treatment of Diabetes All Wrong?
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
Periodize Your Workout Supplements
Research shows that undulatory, or wave-like, periodization is highly effective. Alternating between periods of higher intensity (intensive phases) with periods of higher volume (extensive phases)
Lean Away for Six-Pack Abs
The lean-away chin-up is a great exercise not only for your lats and biceps but also for the subscapularis, serratus anterior, triceps—and believe it or
Attention All Personal Trainers: Guess, Do Not Assess!
Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through a thorough assessment with their clients. Well, after over two decades in the business, I