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Have Your “Meatza” and Eat It Too!
By Mary Catanzaro Let’s be honest—most of us enjoy a good slice of pizza every now and then. But what we don’t enjoy is the
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 have a hard time doing them. They’re a
Keeping Up with Current and Not-So-Current Research (August 2022)
Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming! Not to worry, I’ve
My Favorite Leg Finisher
Everything in context! I’m squatting with 225 pounds in the video below. It doesn’t look like much weight except that I’m doing 20 reps and
An Experienced Trainer Shouldn’t Do This!
I noticed this on my walk the other day… If you’re an experienced trainer, you don’t need to advertise your services. Your clients will do
Semi-Supinated Chin-Ups
If supinated-grip chin-ups with a straight bar give you elbow or wrist pain, try doing them semi-supinated. Just 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
Chi Machine Power Nap
Back in 2007, my colleague Yusuf Omar introduced me to this neat device called a Chi machine. The first time I tried it, I was
My Workout Supplement Ritual
I’ve said it many times before—vegetables offer all the benefits of fruit without the sugar—but that doesn’t mean I’m anti-fruit! I advocate a targeted carbohydrate
Wrist Roller Extension and Flexion
The low-pulley wrist roller is a great exercise for developing the forearm extensors and flexors. Just make sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby! Here’s
Breakfast of Superfoods
What’s so special about this morning’s breakfast? It’s just a burger with two eggs—but that burger is a combination of two-thirds ground beef and one-third