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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.
New Body Composition Webinar
I’ve built my career on getting people in shape. My body composition system works, and it keeps me extremely busy—my seminars sell out, and I
New Strength Training Webinar
One of the first seminars I ever delivered was at the 2002 Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN) Conference at Ryerson University in Toronto. Titled Strength
Ring Dips
Take a look at the physique of a top-level gymnast—someone who regularly performs dips on parallel bars or rings—and you’ll quickly see the power of
Things Happen For A Reason
Warning: This is not one of my typical training-related blog posts. If you’re looking for information to enhance your career as a fitness professional, personal
Stop Icing and Go Get ICED!
There are plenty of health and fitness misconceptions out there. For example, we’re often told to start the day with a high-carbohydrate breakfast to fuel
I Want You to Watch Something (Warning: Disturbing Exercise Video)
Earlier this week, a colleague sent me a very disturbing video. Here it is… One of his clients had been asking about a so-called “revolutionary
Muscle Devices And Weight Room Alternatives
Over the years, we’ve seen muscle magazines, nutritional supplements, and training equipment come and go—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Take soy-based proteins,
Flexibility 101: The Do’s and Don’ts of Stretching
In order to maximize your results when training for flexibility, certain rules exist. Here are the do’s and don’ts of stretching. THE DO’S DO use
ShoulderHorn Alternative
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Shoulder Internal Rotator Stretches
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Power Wheel Alternative
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Delt Force Alternative
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DARD Alternative
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Formulator Alternative
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How to Use Weight Training as a Tool to Stop Wasting Valuable Time in the Gym
Many myths exist regarding weight training. For instance: The list goes on. None of these are entirely true. Weight training is simply a tool—it’s not
Muscle Devices and Weight Room Alternatives
Over the years, the fitness industry has introduced countless muscle-building devices—some useful, others not so much. The good news is that there’s almost always a
Ride The Extensive-Intensive Wave For Maximum Muscle Mass
If you’ve been in the muscle-building game for a while, you know you can’t stick with the same routine forever. No matter how well it
How to Plan Strength Training Programs for Maximum Results
In this presentation, I discuss a fresh approach to structuring strength training programs. I call it the Alternating Conjugate Periodization Model, and I think you’ll
Why I’m NOT Gaining Weight This Winter
Typically, between winter and summer, I go through what I call a two- to six-pack rotation. In the winter, my goal is to gain weight,
How To Bring Up Lagging Body Parts
In general, there are two ways to bring up lagging body parts: give them greater priority or give them more work. Let’s take a look