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Stretching Smarter: The Do’s and Don’ts for Maximum Flexibility
By JP CatanzaroOriginally published: September 23, 2014 – Updated for 2025 Want to boost flexibility, prevent injuries, and optimize performance? Stretching is an essential tool—but
Vacation Fitness Hacks: How to do Chin and Dip Exercises without a Belt
No chin/dip belt on vacation? No problem! The gym we used on this trip was quite decent. However, I can’t say the same for our
Ignite Your Core Strength With Woodchops
The woodchop exercise is a powerful and effective movement that targets and strengthens the core muscles, including the abdominals, obliques, and lower back. Contrary to
Unleash Your Grip Strength: Elevate Your Performance with IronMind Implements
Are you ready to take your grip strength to the next level? Look no further than IronMind implements. These versatile tools, like the Rolling Thunder,
Mastering the Craft: 10 Essential Rules Every Personal Trainer Must Follow for Success
Today we’re going to look at ten essential rules that can take your personal training game to the next level. These guidelines will not only
Enhance Your Sleep Quality: The Simple Sleep Hack of Opening Your Window
Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for our overall well-being and productivity. Many factors can affect the quality of our sleep, including noise, light,
Ankle Sprain SOS: Experience Swift Healing Through Active Recovery
My client Elise hobbled into the studio last Wednesday. She had just rolled her ankle and was in a lot of pain. “You’ve got to
Maximize Your Workout Recovery: The Power of Sauna Sessions After Weight Training
Are you looking for a way to improve your recovery after weight training? Try taking a sauna! Adding a 20- to 30-minute sauna session after
Boost Your Post-Workout Gains: Ditch the Ice Bath and Try This Instead
Are you looking to maximize your gains from muscle strength, power, or hypertrophy training? It’s time to reconsider the traditional ice bath post-workout routine. Dr.
Build More Muscle with Ring Dips – but Beware the Risks!
I typically program dips on rings after 3-4 rounds on the parallel bars. The rings heighten stabilizer activity, which promotes a boost in strength when
Do a Back Squat, Not a Good Morning!
Sitting straight down with maximum knee bend and minimum trunk lean is my interpretation of a back squat (see video below), but many people look
Subscapularis Pull-ups and Pulldowns
Here’s a wide-grip lean-away pull-up, also known as a subscapularis pull-up because of its influence on that muscle. If it’s too challenging, try the pulldown
New Year, New You!
Hard work pays off! Check out these results… What a great story! If you’re ready to make a change, don’t wait any longer. Hire a
Vacation Readiness Reset
Gauging your readiness to train can be done in many ways. I discuss several methods in The Elite Trainer, but one tool that has become
Do a Deadlift, Not a Bouncelift!
A deadlift is a “dead” lift, not a “bounce” lift. Check out how Chantal performs the exercise. She maintains a flat back with the bar
The 3/7 Method for Size and Strength
A new strength training protocol has surfaced that will help you maximize strength gains with less training time and effort. It’s called the “3/7 method”
4 Black Friday Deals
Black Friday is a great time to pick up fitness equipment and save a few bucks. Here are four deals that you need to check
Supplement with Collagen Peptides
I’ve said it many times, you need to learn more to earn more! In addition to reading an hour a day, I try to attend
Don’t Do Tire Flips
Performing a mixed-grip deadlift can make you susceptible to a biceps injury on the supinated side. Trying to deadlift a heavy tire with both arms
Move to Heal
If you haven’t heard, it’s no longer cool to rest and ice an injury. Stop doing the RICE method and start doing METH instead. I
Sitting is the New Smoking
Think of how often you do not move during the day. Most of us spend about a third of the day sleeping and another third