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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.
I Felt Like a Lion Among Deer
There I was, in the middle of a “Yin & Restorative” yoga class, standing out like a sore thumb. Dressed in a black Otomix tank
Moderate Protein Intake Is Best
When it comes to building muscle, consuming too little or too much protein isn’t the answer—a moderate intake is best. Muscle protein is constantly being
3 Methods of Circuit Training to Shed Body Fat Quickly
Circuit training is a proven strength and conditioning method where you perform a series of exercises in rotation with varying loads and equipment and minimal
Foam Rolling and Pain
Foam rolling, a popular form of self-myofascial release, is often touted for its potential benefits—one of which is reducing pain during workouts. The irony, of
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night
Corey Hart may have been onto something with his ’80s hit Sunglasses at Night. Believe it or not, wearing sunglasses after sunset might actually be
The Lost Serrano Interview (Part 2)
Supplement Periodization JP: Let’s discuss the concept of supplement periodization. What specific supplements would you recommend during a strength phase, power phase, hypertrophy phase, and
The Lost Serrano Interview (Part 1)
I’ve posted two interviews with Dr. Eric Serrano in the past, and not too long ago, I found a third one on my hard drive
Old-School Bodybuilding Supplement
Liver tablets were once a staple among old-school bodybuilders, but their popularity faded toward the end of the 20th century. That’s unfortunate because this forgotten
My First Muscle Magazine
I have hundreds of old muscle magazines tucked away in storage, but the one that started it all for me was the December 1985 issue
Wearing Shoulders Too Low
Most people “wear their shoulders too low,” according to Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, author of Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes. At an Ontario Kinesiology
You Better Work!
If your goal is to lose weight fast and look like an actress, I have news for you—dramatic results don’t happen overnight! A serious transformation
A Quick Bedtime Snack
When people ask me what supplements to take for a joint-related injury, I have several recommendations—proteolytic enzymes, hyaluronic acid, and bamboo silica, to name a
4 Muscular Endurance Goals for the New Year
Many strength athletes are creatures of habit. They do the same thing day in and day out. They get big, they get strong, and sometimes
Resources for Personal Trainers
Your worth as a personal trainer is directly proportional to your knowledge. If you want to succeed in this industry, you need to allocate time
The Choices You Make in 2016
Every day, we make thousands of choices—some big, some small—and every one of them can influence our lives. Even the most minor decision can have
Looking Forward to Another Exciting and Productive Year
On January 19, 2015, I posted the first blog entry of the year, and here we are today—12 months and 225 posts later. Our readership
Our Top 10 Articles of 2015
As we wrap up another year, let’s take a look back at some of the most popular and insightful articles we published in 2015. These
My New Brain & Brawn Formula
Over the years, I’ve explored various injury prevention and treatment strategies for aging athletes. What I discovered was quite interesting—mainly that a high degree of
Blast Out Loud The Sound of Silence
I have three days of feasting ahead of me, and it all starts tonight. You can bet my workout this morning is going to be
Six Methods for Instant Strength
Wouldn’t it be nice to pop a can of spinach and gain instant strength like Popeye? While that may be a fantasy, there are ways