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Mastery Over Mediocrity: Reread Great Books and Master Great Movements
In a world obsessed with novelty, we often forget the power of repetition. Whether it’s reading or training, mastery doesn’t come from dabbling—it comes from
7 Advanced Exercise Modifications
Give a guy a set of dumbbells and tell him to curl them. Without even thinking about it, he’d grip those dumbbells right in the
The Power Rack and The Power Pill
Walk into any gym, and certain thoughts cross your mind: fake boobs, synthol arms, lipo six-pack, calf implants—or “that guy’s juicing, for sure!” We all
Strength Training Lecture – Metabolic, Neural & Hormonal Effects of Tempo
Here’s part of my presentation at the 2012 Conference of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.
Strength Training Lecture – Abdominals as Anti-Rotators & Anti-Lateral Flexors of the Trunk
Here’s part of my presentation at the 2012 Conference of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.
Strength Training Lecture – Hypertrophy after 3 Weeks
Here’s part of my presentation at the 2012 Conference of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.
On The Road to Inactivity: How to Exercise Your Right to Travel
One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling involves exercise. The two most common excuses are a lack of time and a lack of
The Elite Trainer Book Review
The Elite Trainer by John Paul Catanzaro is a synthesis of the very latest thinking in strength training and an indispensable guide to developing individualized
How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 2)
The video above will show you how to write a fat-loss program – the correct sets, reps, and exercises to do with your personal training
How To Leverage Media To Grow Your Personal Training Business
Learn 3 ways to leverage media to grow your personal training business.
How To Keep Females From Gaining Too Much Size In Their Legs From Strength Training
A common concern from many female clients involves gaining too much size in their legs from strength training. Here’s how to deal with that issue.
How To Deal With Personal Training Clients Who Consider Strength Workouts Boring
For more suggestions, check out Do You Find Strength Workouts Boring?
Foreword To My New Book
The state of strength training in North America is outdated. We seem to be many years behind the Europeans in this field. Most of the
The Muscle-Building Discovery For Solid Calves
In my small home gym, I have three dedicated machines for calf training: a standing calf raise unit that goes up to 600 pounds, a
3 Tips For New Personal Trainers
For more tips, check out The Business of Personal Training: 20 Principles to Success.
Everything You Need To Know About Supersets And More (Part 2)
Some guys seek size at any expense. They don’t care if their joints take a beating in the process. To them it’s “carpe diem,” seize
Exercise Selection (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this series, we take a look at how aesthetics affects the exercises you select for your clients. Check it out!
Exercise Selection (Part 1)
Exercise selection is based on two main factors: health and aesthetics. Listen in as I break down the important components of each factor that you
Attention All Personal Trainers: Guess, Do Not Assess!
Much like my dietary advice, this article will go against the grain, so to speak. Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through
Training The Athlete: Learn To Distinguish Between Athletics And Aesthetics
Here’s an excerpt from my new book The Elite Trainer: Strength Training for the Serious Professional… Needs Analysis After a training goal is established, conduct
Eccentric Training: How to Obtain Positive Results From a Negative Action
Eccentric training will catapult strength and athletic performance to a new level if used appropriately. In order to lift a weight, muscular force must exceed