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Resistance Training Foundations: How to Progress Safely and Build Real Strength
Resistance training isn’t just for bodybuilders. Whether you’re just starting out, returning after a break, or training for performance, knowing how to build a smart
An Instant Cure for Muscle Cramps
Q: After a workout last Wednesday I came home and immediately fell asleep. Upon awakening I found myself unable to breathe. For the next three
Punch The Clock Workouts
“There’s nothing sexy whatsoever with good old-fashioned weight training!” – Charles Staley Strength coach and athlete Charles Staley made this point during an interview on
Posture Improvement Through Strength Training
In this article, we’ll explore how strength training can improve posture. I won’t bore you with why so-called “ideal” posture is important—you can read my
Seated Rope Row to Neck
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises in the gym, but how many people train the opposite movement? Think about what happens
What My 5-Year-Old Son Eats for Breakfast
A typical breakfast for my 5-year-old son consists of three eggs. Take a look at the photo below—notice the deep orange color of the yolks.
Vitality In A Pill
As I mentioned in Getting in Shape After the Age of 50, certain nutraceuticals—such as coenzyme Q10, carnitine, resveratrol, and turmeric—appear to have anti-aging effects.
Do Not Teach Health If You Do Not Represent Health!
In his How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy! presentation, Paul Chek mentions that the average medical doctor dies 10 years younger than their average
My First Go Around With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 4)
The Truth About Fruit: Fructose, Fat Loss, and Seasonal Eating JP: You once sent me a flowchart detailing the metabolic pathway of fructose. While fruits
My First Go Around With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 3)
Common Weight Training Injuries JP: What are the most common weight training injuries you see in your practice? Dr. S: The biggest issues I see
My First Go Around With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 2)
Milk vs. Other Dairy: What’s the Difference? JP: You’re not a fan of milk, but you’re okay with other dairy products like cottage cheese and
My First Go Around With Dr. Eric Serrano (Part 1)
Many people don’t know that Dr. Eric Serrano and I correspond almost daily. He’s a wealth of knowledge—always sharing insights, answering my questions, and sending
The “Advanced” Variable Recovery Training System
For those who have read my article The Variable Recovery Training System, an advanced version exists. The routine is exactly the same as outlined in
How to Stop a Case of the Runs
Many moons ago, when my wife and I only had one toddler running around, we took a trip to Cuba for a week. We had
An Update on My Progress with Chin-Ups
You may recall from a recent post that my benchmark for complete recovery from distal biceps surgery was the ability to do chin-ups. For my
Beef Bolognese Sauce Over Zoodles
Guest Blog by Mary Catanzaro In my never-ending quest to prepare healthy and tasty dinners, I decided to try the zucchini noodle dish I’ve been
A Blessing In Disguise
These days, my two girls practically live at the dance studio preparing for their upcoming competitions. Often, they’re not around for dinner, so it’s just
Do Not Ice After Resistance Training
If you think the anti-ice movement is gaining steam, you’re right! Here’s a recent study on the topic: Does Regular Post-exercise Cold Application Attenuate Trained
The Best of Both Worlds
Here are two common questions in the strength world: You’ll find experts on both sides of the debate, but the truth is that any stimulus
My Eldest Client
My eldest client is 87 years young, and I’ve had the privilege of training her twice a week since 1998. When we first met, she
Getting in Shape After the Age of 50
Recent research has shown that strength, rather than endurance, is the key to maintaining functional capacity in aging adults. One of the biggest concerns for