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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.
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,
Front Squats with Chains
Here’s a quick look at wave loading in action — with a twist of accommodating resistance. Chains not only change the strength curve… they change
Unilateral Training: Which Side First?
When performing unilateral (one side at a time) training, the common advice is to start with your weaker side while you’re fresh, and then train
The Hanging Bat Crunch
If basic abdominal crunches are too easy for you, here’s a more advanced version that will literally turn your world upside down — it’s called
Should You Train When You're Sick?
When you’re feeling sick, the knee-jerk reaction is often to skip training and rest. But in some cases, exercise can actually be beneficial. To help
The Most Important Variable for Muscle Hypertrophy
Several variables influence muscle hypertrophy (growth), including how much weight you lift (intensity), how many total reps you perform (volume), and how often you lift
Get More From Weights Than Aerobics
The number one reason people exercise is to lose weight, and aerobic activity is crucial for that… right? Sure, you may lose weight—but at what
Pre-Workout Stimulants
Everyone has their own unique pre-workout ritual. Some people prefer to blast music to get revved up for their workout. Others watch motivational videos, and
Strength Training Motivation
What motivates you during a workout? I mean, when you’re about to get under a bar stacked with 45s that can staple you to the
How Much Should the Knees Bend During Squats and Deadlifts?
When it comes to squats and deadlifts, you can analyze knee mechanics in great detail—or keep it simple. Let’s take the easy route: While individual
A Simple After-School Snack
With the kids back in school, here’s a quick and tasty snack that will keep them satisfied until dinner. Unlike the usual snacks kids reach
Climbing to New Heights: An Inspirational Story
We all experience injuries in life. Minor ones are usually no big deal—you make a few adjustments to your training, give it time, and things