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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
Sitting is the New Smoking
Think about how much time you spend not moving during the day. Most of us spend about a third of our time sleeping and another
Radial and Ulnar Flexion
Radial and ulnar flexion are two often-overlooked motor patterns that deserve a spot in your training. They may not be flashy, but if you want
Thumbs Up for Virtual Training
The pandemic decimated many businesses in the fitness industry. Unless you were selling fitness equipment, you felt the impact! But with the bad came the
Normal Blood Pressure with Red Meat and Salt
I checked my blood pressure this morning. This was taken after breakfast, which included a double espresso and two glasses of filtered water with added
The Story of Invincible
Injury Prevention Strategies for Aging Athletes is a seminar that I’ve presented several times over the years to professional organizations like the Canadian Society for
Weight Training Transformed This Kid
Joseph had tried various sports and activities when he was in grade school. Nothing clicked. He was a below-average student, often getting in trouble at
Homemade Pickles
A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef,
0 to 10 on Chin-Ups and Dips
Chin-ups and dips are two of the best strength training exercises you can do, but most people struggle with them. They’re a challenge for both
Keeping Up with Current and Not-So-Current Research (August 2022)
Research can provide important insights for health and fitness professionals—but keeping up with it all can be overwhelming! Don’t worry, I’ve done the legwork for
My Favorite Leg Finisher
Everything in context! In the video below, I’m squatting with 225 pounds. It might not look like much weight, but here’s the catch: I’m doing
An Experienced Trainer Shouldn’t Do This!
I noticed this on my walk the other day… If you’re truly an experienced trainer, you don’t need to post ads like this. Your clients
Semi-Supinated Chin-Ups
If supinated-grip chin-ups with a straight bar give you elbow or wrist pain, try doing them semi-supinated. Simply drape an EZ curl bar over a
Reverse Squat
What many people consider a reverse squat is more like a reverse leg press, although technically it’s a low-pulley knee-in. This is what a reverse
Step-Up Progressions
Step-ups are a staple exercise for the lower body. Start off with your body weight and a low step, and work your way through the
Grin and Bare Abs
If you want to build a serious set of abdominals, routinely perform weighted pull-ups and dips. These multi-joint movements demand a strong contribution from the
Step Loading
Step loading is a simple yet effective progression method. The goal is to perform the same number of reps each set while gradually increasing the
Keeping Up with Current Research (February 2022)
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Diverging metabolic
Hip Isolation Work
Want to squat deeper, jump higher, or run faster? Hip isolation work can boost your performance both in and out of the gym—and as a
Tib Bar Raises
Check out the new addition to the family: the Tib Bar. As the name implies, it targets the tibialis anterior—a muscle that’s often overlooked and
Two Steps to a One-Arm Chin-Up
Training to perform a one-arm chin-up involves a simple two-step progression: a) Start with a mixed grip—hands placed shoulder-width apart, as demonstrated in the video