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A New Way to Handle Rope Pressdowns
Looking to enhance your triceps workouts? I recently had the opportunity to try out an Ergonomic Rope Attachment. Let’s explore the benefits of this versatile fitness
The Growing Rate of Childhood Obesity (Part 2)
I remember as a kid playing street hockey almost every night after school until it was so dark outside, you couldn’t see the ball anymore.
The Growing Rate of Childhood Obesity (Part 1)
We have a real problem on our hands. Today, more and more of our children are becoming obese and those numbers continue to rise. Something
Offset-Grip Dumbbell Lateral Raise
An offset grip, sometimes referred to as an “off-center” grip, is often used during arm curls to increase the activation of the short (medial) head
A Leap of Faith or A Calculated One?
Before you read on, watch this video: Now, you may be asking yourself what the big deal is? A few chin-ups, so what? Well, those
My Top 5 Nutrition Resources
It’s been said over and over that “abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!” If you want to get in shape, most
Wave-Like Loading For Athletes
For volume training with intermediate and advanced athletes, legendary strength and conditioning coach Al Vermeil recommends wave-like loading when performing squats and presses. Too much
Heal Like Wolverine (Part 5)
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure The best way to deal with an injury is to prevent one from happening in
Heal Like Wolverine (Part 4)
The Inevitable Truth Whether it’s during competition or training, injuries are bound to happen. It’s part of the game. If you play with any form
Heal Like Wolverine (Part 3)
Be Your Own Doctor On April 4th of last year, I experienced a nasty injury. It was arm day and I was performing one-arm dumbbell
Heal Like Wolverine (Part 2)
Back In Your Mother’s Arms Don’t underestimate the value of sleep. Whether you’re trying to recover from microtrauma induced by a heavy workout or macrotrauma
Heal Like Wolverine (Part 1)
Many health and fitness misconceptions exist. For instance, we’re told to eat a high carbohydrate breakfast to fuel up and kickstart the day with plenty
Athletes Play Dynamically and Should Train Dynamically
Many times research is extrapolated from a pathological population and applied to a healthy population. Static muscle endurance training of the core is one such
The B/S Weight Loss Approach That Works
Diet and exercise are key to body weight management. If the scale and your waistline have gone “unmanaged” for a while, try this two-week fix
Male Clients Are From Mars, Female Clients Are From Venus
Psychology plays a big role when dealing with clients. Females tend to be more sensitive than males. You need to be delicate when delivering a
A "Wrist-Friendly" Version of the Reverse Bench Press
The reverse bench press is not mentioned often and I must admit, I don’t prescribe it too frequently either, but it can be a great
My Daughter's Latest Hospital Visit
Two weeks ago, my eldest daughter came home from the dance studio complaining about her left wrist. She fell on it during rehearsal and it
How To Restore Your Alpha Male Status
Q: What’s the deal with testosterone? I just got the results of some recent blood work and all my testosterone levels (total, free, and bioavailable)
Women’s Pull-Up Study: What Were They Thinking?
The article Why Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups that appeared in The New York Times Magazine raised many questions. In particular, what were the researchers from
The Drug of Choice (Part 3)
Exercise is important for optimal health, but so much confusion exists on what type of exercise is best. For example, aerobic activity is crucial for
The Drug of Choice (Part 2)
You know the detrimental effects of technology do not only apply to humans. The same fate occurs when we domesticate animals – they get fat