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How to Periodize Workout Supplements for Better Gains and Recovery
Research shows that undulatory, or wave-like, periodization is highly effective. Alternating between periods of higher intensity (intensive phases) and periods of higher volume (extensive phases)
How To Deal With Personal Training Clients Who Consider Strength Workouts Boring
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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The state of strength training in North America is outdated.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
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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
How Many Sets to Build Muscle
One question I get frequently is “How many sets does it take to build muscle?” If you are a personal trainer, strength coach or bodybuilder,
Personal Training Business Tips – Punctuality
Here’s something that’s very important for personal trainers, yet it’s rarely taught in the certification courses. It can make or break your business. Check it
Modern Muscle Moulding: How to Gain Serious Size and Strength with Circuit Training
I love going through books written by iron-game pioneers. For every book I read from this millennium, I read at least one from the previous
How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 1)
In this video series, you’ll learn how to write a fat-loss program for your clients. A “must watch” for all personal trainers! You can access
Client Retention Strategies (Part 2)
Conducting periodic reassessments is important for personal trainers and their clients. Learn why in this video.
Client Retention Strategies (Part 1)
Here are three strategies that will help you retain your personal training clients for a long period of time.
The Sicilian Crunch
Here’s an advanced abdominal exercise that your clients will feel the next day!
Swiss Ball Crunch
Learn why it’s better to do abdominal crunches over a Swiss ball rather than on the ground.
Body Fat Loss Strategies
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Everything You Need To Know About Supersets And More (Part 1)
Over the years, various techniques have been advanced in strength training. Some have merit, many do not! Partials conducted in the strongest range for an