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The Biggest Assessment Mistakes Personal Trainers Make
After 30 years in the fitness industry, I’ve seen the same assessment mistakes repeated again and again. Many personal trainers overcomplicate the process with endless screens and diagnostics. In this article, I explain the most common assessment mistakes and how trainers can simplify their approach while still gathering the information they need.
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
Olympic Lifting for Athletes Revisited
Olympic weightlifting is a sport. Performing Olympic lifts during strength training is not mandatory to improve athletic performance in other sports. In fact, many experts
A New Way to Taper
Traditional strength training wisdom often fails when it comes to tapering. Here’s a more effective approach that preserves your hard-earned gains. A common practice in
Insane Health & Fitness Traditions
Albert Einstein once defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. There are many examples of insane traditions
Don’t Use Bioelectric Impedance to Measure Body Fat
Recently, a 70-year-old client of mine wanted to add high-intensity interval training to her routine, so she joined a local gym. As part of her
Female Client Doing Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are one of the toughest exercises for most people — especially females. In fact, the average number of pull-ups a female can do is
Female Client Doing Pull-Ups
When Jessica first came to me, she couldn’t do a single chin-up — let alone a pull-up. Fast forward to today, and that’s no longer
How to Get Stubborn Calves to Grow
Stubborn calves are either bored calves — they’ve “been there, done that” and refuse to grow — or they’re lost calves — they’ve been searching
Are Chin-Ups a Natural Movement?
For years we’ve been told to avoid behind-the-neck pulldowns and pull-ups. They place tremendous stress on the shoulders when lifting a heavy load with the
A Better Way to Stretch the Hamstrings
When it comes to static stretching, consistency is key. If you want real results, occasional stretching won’t cut it — frequency matters. To make meaningful
Almonds Don’t Have Breasts
Years ago, I learned a very important nutritional lesson from Dr. Eric Serrano: The best type of milk to consume is breast milk; it’s what
Strength Training Webinar – Sneak Peek
Want a behind-the-scenes look at my Strength Training Parameters and Program Design Webinar? Here’s a quick sneak peek to give you a taste of what
Freshen Your Breath
It’s been said that oral health is the window to overall health — and it’s true. Neglect your teeth and gums, and you’re inviting trouble.
Leg Curls Done Light
You’ve been told that the hamstrings are predominantly fast-twitch fibers, so for years you’ve been training them accordingly: heavy loads, low reps, explosive concentrics, and
Challenge the Establishment (Part 2)
If you’ve been spinning your wheels and going nowhere in your pursuit for optimal health and fitness, then stop! Doing something simply because you’ve been
The Evolution of a Personal Trainer
You’ve heard the classic story: He started in the mailroom and now he’s running the company! Personal training is no different than any other business