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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
Lifting to Lawrence Welk
Focus on the exercise — not the music. As Randy Roach said in Episode 28 of The World of Muscle: You should be able to
20 Principles to Success in Personal Training
I’ve been in the business of personal training for 20 years, and during that time I’ve seen far too many trainers come and go. On
The Business of Personal Training and Beyond Seminar
If you plan to go to just one seminar this year, this is the one! It’s on the business of personal training, but this talk
Diabetes Gone in One Week
A couple in their mid-fifties came to see me earlier this month. They were both overweight and on a slew of medications, and they were
Dynamic Stretching Routine
Here’s a sample clip from my Warm-Up To Strength Training DVD featuring a dynamic stretching warm-up circuit. Dynamic stretching is one of the best ways
Explosive Upper Body Warm-Up
Here’s a quick sample clip from my Warm-Up To Strength Training DVD. Plyometric drills aren’t just for athletes — they can be a valuable addition
Keeping Up with Current Research (January 2017)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead
Tighten Up Your Physique
Inducing body composition changes in a beginner is easy. Clean up their eating habits, get them exercising, and the body will start to change fairly
The Not-So-Famous DeLorme Scheme
If I asked what the most popular set/rep scheme in strength training is, most people would respond with 3 sets of 10 reps. It seems
Focus on the Cause of Disease
As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, my role is to promote health and fitness — not to manage disease. That’s the job of medical doctors, who,
Looking Forward to Another Exciting and Productive Year
On January 1, 2016, I posted the first blog entry of the year — and here we are today, twelve months and almost 100 posts
Shower Less for More Vitamin D
If your goal is to build muscle, you better make sure you have enough vitamin D in your body. One of the primary functions of
Do You Need to Use Viagra After a Workout?
One simple way to gauge testosterone status in males is often referred to as the “morning wood” test. If you’re not waking up under a
How to Wait Lift for Maximum Results
Not long ago, I shared the inspiring story of my client Arzhang — a man who overcame a horrific fall in December 2013 and, through
The Problem and Solution to Childhood Obesity
The Problem… Watch this eye-opening video: The Solution… Two simple but powerful steps can make a world of difference:→ Increase physical activity→ Improve dietary habits
Meat and Nuts Breakfast for Kids
Charles Poliquin did the world a huge favor when he introduced the concept of having meat and nuts for breakfast. It’s one of the most
Our Top 10 Articles of 2016
Here’s a roundup of our most popular articles from 2016. If you missed any of these gems, now’s your chance to catch up! Should The
Keeping Up with Current Research (November 2016)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead
Weight Gain Program
Question: I’m looking for a program to help a client gain weight. He loses weight easily, even without cardio, but he’s very strong and wants
Females, Chains, and Wave Loading
Weight training can have a profound effect on bone density — but only if the weights lifted are truly significant and supported by the spine,