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Target Your Rear Delts Like Never Before
If you’ve struggled to feel your rear delts working—or to fill in that rear delt gap—this variation of the bent-over lateral raise could be the
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
Two Vital Protein Powders for Weight Lifters
The type of protein you consume after training can have a major impact on your results. Weight training breaks down muscle fibers and connective tissue.
When to Loosen the Reins
Today’s workout reminded me of a very important lesson: Listen to your body! You’re probably expecting a sermon on how it’s best to hold back
Four Ways to Combine Heavy and Moderate Lifting
Mixing powerlifting-style heavy training with bodybuilding-style moderate rep work is a proven strategy for building size and strength simultaneously. Below are four effective methods to
The Butt Punch
Elevating the front or back of the feet during lower body exercises can significantly impact range of motion, body position, and muscle activation. Take squats,
Journaling Like Leonardo da Vinci
It’s been well over a decade since I read How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb, yet I still practice the art
Count Backward to Go Forward
When it comes to counting reps, how you do it can make a difference in both performance and motivation. According to Charles Staley, creator of
Aluminum Foil Is Not Suitable for Cooking
My recent post on aluminum coffee pots sparked some interest (read it here). Some people have asked whether cooking with aluminum foil poses similar health
What It Takes to Lose Weight Fast & Look Like an Actress
Q: Hey John Paul, Take a look at this photo of Jessica Biel. That’s how I want to look by January 1st. My husband and
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 5)
To maximize intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) during strength training, research indicates that you should breathe deeply (about 75% of maximum) into your belly and hold that
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 4)
If there’s ever a time not to draw in your navel, it’s during exercise. In fact, this practice should be abandoned altogether unless used for
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 3)
A classic debate among fitness professionals is whether the abdominals should be divided into upper and lower sections. Some experts argue that the abdominals function
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 2)
If you want to build a serious set of abdominals, make sure to include these foundational exercises—and their variations—into your routine: squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and
Core Issues: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Abdominal Training (Part 1)
More people are concerned about their midsection than any other body part. The core comprises roughly a third of the body, yet it receives full