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Periodization vs. Programming: Are Researchers Testing the Right Thing?
Discover why many resistance training studies may not actually be testing periodization. Learn the difference between programming and periodization.
A Tribute to Charles Poliquin
Charles Poliquin left a massive mark on strength training, from German Volume Training to tempo prescription and thick-grip work. His influence still runs through modern coaching.
The Best Workout Music
Music can fire you up or throw you off, depending on where your arousal level starts. Choose workout tracks that match the lift, the mood, and the goal.
My Morning Mimosa
Citrus, salt, and timing can turn a simple morning drink into a goal-specific nutrition habit. Orange juice, baking soda, and grapefruit each get a different role.
Three Options for Low-Pulley Knee-Ins
Low-pulley knee-ins line up resistance more intelligently than holding a weight between the feet. John Paul shows three cable-based options for loading the abs and hip flexors with better direction of force.
Nourished by Each Other’s Company
Family, connection, and shared meals can nourish more than the body. The Roseto Effect offers a powerful reminder that community belongs in the health conversation.
My 6 A.M. Medicine Ball Ritual
Early-morning medicine ball circuits bring conditioning back to something raw, simple, and brutally effective. Six movements, fresh air, and no fancy equipment required.
Reciprocity Training: Wrist Flexion and Extension
Wrist flexion and extension offer a simple way to demonstrate reciprocity training on a smaller scale. The clip connects grip, forearm strength, and neuromuscular timing in a practical exercise example.
Reciprocity Training: Shoulder Flexion and Extension
Shoulder flexion and extension provide another clear example of reciprocity training in action. John Paul demonstrates how alternating opposing movements may help unlock an immediate strength effect.
Reciprocity Training: Elbow Flexion and Extension
Pairing elbow flexion and extension can create a quick neuromuscular boost through reciprocity training. This demo shows how opposing muscle actions can be used strategically during strength work.
Reciprocity Training: Alternating Dumbbell Curls
Alternating dumbbell curls can be used to take advantage of reciprocity training and improve output immediately. The clip demonstrates a simple strength trick that lifters can test during arm work.
Reciprocity Training Revisited
Reciprocity training pairs opposite-limb movements to challenge coordination and neural drive. Revisit an old Poliquin-inspired method with a more practical eye.
Not All Wheat Is Created Equal
Wheat sensitivity may not be as simple as “all wheat is bad.” Food quality, geography, digestion, and individual response can change the story dramatically.
My First Time in Print
Getting published started with a television appearance, a magazine editor, and a 10-page posture article. The story offers a useful lesson for fitness pros with something to say.
Timing of Concurrent Training
Cardio and lifting can work together, but timing matters. Match aerobic work to the goal—fat loss, muscle gain, or restoration—and concurrent training becomes a tool instead of a conflict.
Calcium: Man’s Cure, Woman’s Poison
Calcium may not affect men and women the same way. Iron metabolism, ferritin, blood donation, and supplementation collide in this provocative nutrition discussion.
Bodywork for Weight Lifters
Lifting hard takes a toll, and restoration cannot be an afterthought. Massage, chiropractic care, fascial stretch therapy, osteopathy, and yoga all have a place in serious recovery.
Accelerate Post-Surgery Healing
Surgery recovery demands more than simply waiting it out. IV vitamin C, ozone, and other integrative strategies are discussed here as potential support tools.
Top 8 Injections That Heal Injuries (Updated)
Cortisone is not the only injection people discuss for injury care anymore. Explore eight modern options, from PRP and prolotherapy to stem cells and peptides.
Glutes Like Calabrese Bread
Great glutes are not just for looks; they’re a performance marker. Squats, deadlifts, hip extension, and sprinting wisdom all connect in this memorable training discussion.
How to Balance Your Triceps Development
Balanced triceps development takes more than endless pressdowns. Grip, elbow angle, exercise selection, and loading strategy all matter when building complete upper arms.