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Mastery Over Mediocrity: Reread Great Books and Master Great Movements
In a world obsessed with novelty, we often forget the power of repetition. Whether it’s reading or training, mastery doesn’t come from dabbling—it comes from
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?
Perfect Fit Television Show – November 9, 2006
Here’s a sneak peek of my appearance on the Perfect Fit television show, which originally aired on November 9, 2006. Want to watch the full
How to Build Wider Shoulders
Want broader shoulders that stand out? Here are some quick, effective tips to help you improve your delts and enhance your V-taper. Watch the video
Full Circle with Siff, Di Pasquale, and Serrano
I’ve had the honour of spending time with—and learning from—some of the best in the business. Three names that stand out are Drs. Mel Siff,
Why Does Coffee Make My Stomach Hurt?
Coffee offers a long list of benefits. It’s good for the heart and liver, enhances cognitive and athletic performance, lowers depression, reduces the risk of
Don’t Like Breakfast? No Problem!
I swear, sometimes I go to bed at night dreaming about breakfast. I love my leftover-dinner breakfast and can’t wait to have it! But many
The Cholesterol Rant
Is dietary cholesterol really the villain it’s made out to be? In this video, I break down the myths surrounding eggs, meat, and cholesterol—along with
How to Choose a Prenatal Multivitamin
Not long ago, a couple I train was planning to start a family. Their doctor prescribed a multivitamin, and they asked for my opinion. The
Fast Relief of Ankle Pain
On Wednesday evening, my 16-year-old client Amanda came limping into the gym. She had rolled her ankle earlier that morning during a field hockey game.
Push-Ups: 21 and Counting
Push-ups are a great way to assess upper body and core muscular endurance. Both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Canadian Society
Use Passive Methods for Active Rehab
In an interview with Stan “The Rhino” Efferding, the importance of active rehab is emphasized. Passive methods—such as massage, ultrasound, electronic muscle stimulation, Active Release
Please Help… My Son has High Cholesterol!
Here’s part of an interview I did many years ago on the topic of cholesterol. A word of warning: the message goes against the grain.
Pace Your Recovery
We all know by now that active recovery is better than passive recovery. It’s better to keep moving between sets than to sit on your
The Beauty of Collagen
Back in the old days, if something was ailing you, they’d tell you to eat the specific part of an animal that corresponded to the
Female Client Doing Push-Ups
Transitioning from bent-knee to straight-leg push-ups can be a daunting task—especially for many female clients. But with the right approach, it’s absolutely achievable. Watch one
Eat the Whole Egg
Even with a strong Paleo movement in place, many North Americans are still convinced that fat is evil. Low-fat diets continue to be in vogue,
Nature Does the Healing
The modern approach of “rest it and ice it” is not the best way to heal an injury. We’ve known for ages that movement, along