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Gym Motivation: Find Your Fire
What motivates you during a workout? When you’re about to get under a bar stacked with 45s that can staple you to the ground at
How Personal Trainers Earn 50-70% More Per Session
We always tell potential clients that “you can’t put a price tag on your health,” but face it, the biggest drawback to personal training involves
How to Design a Two-Person Body Composition Program
Get more details on how to train couples plus a free 12-page report at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/how-personal-trainers-earn-50-70-more-per-session/
Better Than a Condom?
I’m asked a number of different health-related questions pretty much on a daily basis. People are searching for natural alternatives to the conventional approach. A
Carbs, Caffeine, and Training: A New Approach for Muscle Growth
Constant learning and experimentation are what I’m all about. I love to try out different methods that I pick up from various sources, and then
Thick-Bar Chin-Ups
Thick-bar training can be useful for martial artists, just don’t do it too often. It can lead to tendinitis. Sixteen-year-old Aiden is preparing for the
Pick the Fruit While Others Study the Roots
I read research papers on a regular basis. It helps me stay current in the field, but my approach to personal training is based first
Exercise Equipment That Lasts A Lifetime
Take a look at the photo above. That’s a client’s home gym. He and his wife have trained with me for over 20 years. At
Sumo Deadlifts With Straps
Here’s 32-year-old Natasha performing sumo-style deadlifts with 135 pounds. Get the full story in I Can’t Deadlift That Weight.
Sumo Deadlifts No Straps
Here’s 32-year-old Natasha performing sumo-style deadlifts with 135 pounds. Get the full story in I Can’t Deadlift That Weight.
I Can’t Deadlift That Weight
On August 13, 2016, I was hired by Natasha, a 30-year-old dentist who never touched a barbell in her life. Her goal was to put
Very Important Information About BCAAs
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) can reduce post-workout soreness and help you gain muscle and lose fat, but there are two things that you should look
Take Pre-Workout Supplements Post-Workout As Well
Taking your pre-workout supplements both before and after strength training can be quite effective. Check out these tips I picked up from Stan “The Rhino”
The Greatest Health Debate of the 21st Century
We’re about to witness the greatest health debate of the 21st century, and you’re definitely going to want to have a front row seat for
Identical Twins, Non-Identical Aging
Last week I had an interesting observation when training my eldest client, who’s about to turn 90 years old in March. Her identical twin sister
Injury Treatment with METH (not RICE)
Welcome to a new paradigm in injury treatment: https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/the-new-injury-rehabilitation-paradigm-rice-is-not-nice-do-meth-instead/
The Choices You Make in 2018
Every day we make thousands of choices – some big, some small – and every one of them can influence your life. Even the most
The Broomstick Ritual for a Bigger Bench and Deeper Squat
Sometimes to hoist big numbers in the gym you need to start with weights that are light, really light, as in broomstick-light! Believe it or
Top 3 Articles of the Year
8 Injections That Heal InjuriesThis article got over 140,000 views the first day it was released, and it’s been going strong ever since! If you
A Lateral Raise from Beyond 2001
If you’ve been doing lateral raises for years but your shoulders haven’t budged, then science may be able to help. You see, muscle growth requires
