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From Zero to Two: Leo’s Chin-Up Breakthrough
When Leo began training with me in September 2024, our first goal was to improve body composition — lose fat, build a foundation. By May
Take Pre-Workout Supplements Post-Workout As Well
Here’s a tip that may sound unusual at first but can be surprisingly effective:Take your pre-workout supplements after your workout, too. That’s right—doubling up on
The Greatest Health Debate of the 21st Century
We’re on the brink of what may be the greatest health debate of the 21st century—and you’ll want a front-row seat for it. It’s a
Identical Twins, Non-Identical Aging
Last week, I witnessed something remarkable while training my eldest client, who’s about to turn 90 in March. Her identical twin sister was visiting from
Injury Treatment with METH (not RICE)
Welcome to a new paradigm in injury treatment. For decades, the standard advice for acute injury management has been the RICE protocol: Rest, Ice, Compression,
The Choices You Make in 2018
Every day, we make thousands of choices—some big, some small—and every one of them can influence our lives. Even the most minor choice can have
The Broomstick Ritual for a Bigger Bench and Deeper Squat
Sometimes, to lift big numbers in the gym, you need to start light—really light—as in broomstick-light! Believe it or not, a simple broomstick can be
Top 3 Articles of the Year
Here are the top three articles that caught the most attention this year: 1. 8 Injections That Heal InjuriesThis article received over 140,000 views on
A Lateral Raise from Beyond 2001
If you’ve been doing lateral raises for years but your shoulders haven’t budged, science may be able to help. Muscle growth requires a sufficient amount
4 Tips to Live By
Here are four practical tips to live by—simple, effective habits that can make a big difference. (Click on each image for more details.) 1. Go
This Injury Prevention Assessment Fails Again
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is popular with many personal trainers—but not so much with researchers. A recent systematic review suggests the FMS isn’t a
Prioritize to Enter the Eye of the Storm
If you place yourself in the eye of a storm, you can have all kinds of chaos going on around you, but you’ll stay centered
Eat Your Protein First
You’ve heard the saying, “The more you do, the more you get done.” Every year, I like to load up my plate with as many
Do You Find Strength Workouts Boring?
Most people would agree that static stretching and aerobic training are boring. Personally, those activities are like watching paint dry! I find strength training far
My Homemade Poliquin Rack
Most people add to their wardrobe at least once a year. I like to add to my arsenal of muscle-building weapons. This year, for instance,
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 4)
Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming. Not to worry—I’ve done
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 3)
Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming. Not to worry—I’ve done
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 2)
Research can provide valuable information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming. Not to worry—I’ve done
Keeping Up With Current and Not-So-Current Research (Part 1)
Research can provide valuable insights for health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming! Not to worry—I’ve done
Money Is One Thing. Lifestyle Is Everything!
Recently, a client approached me with a dilemma: he was offered a lucrative new job and wasn’t sure whether to take it. For context, this
Perfect Fit Television Show – January 11, 2007
Here’s a sneak peek of my appearance on the Perfect Fit television show that aired on January 11, 2007. Want to see the full episode?