Training
My Homemade Poliquin Rack
Most people add to their wardrobe at least once a year. I like to add to my artillery of muscle-building weapons. This year, for instance,
November 6, 2017
Training
Exercise
Push-Ups: 21 and Counting
Push-ups are a great way to assess muscle endurance of the upper body and core. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Canadian
September 12, 2017
Training
Olympic Lifting for Athletes Revisited
Olympic weightlifting is a sport. Performing Olympic lifts during strength training is not mandatory to improve athletic performance in other sports. In fact, many experts
July 3, 2017
Exercise
Female Client Doing Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are difficult for most people to do, especially for females. The average number of pull-ups a female can do is zero. A lack of
June 12, 2017
Training
What If I Didn’t Know CPR?
I just renewed my CPR certification this past weekend. Even though a CPR certificate is usually valid for 3 years, I have to renew it
March 23, 2017
Exercise
Females, Chains, and Wave Loading
Weight lifting can have a significant effect on bone density, but only if the weights lifted are “significant” and are supported by the spine, not
November 24, 2016
Training
Unilateral Training: Which Side First?
When you perform unilateral (one side at a time) training, the conventional thinking is that you should start with the weaker side while you’re fresh
November 15, 2016
Training
Should You Train When You're Sick?
Often the knee-jerk reaction when you’re feeling sick is to avoid physical activity and to rest instead. However, exercise may be beneficial in some cases.
November 3, 2016
Training
The Value of Isometric Training
Few stories highlight the power of isometric (static) training better than The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein: The Mighty Atom by Ed Spielman. In
September 20, 2016
Exercise
Parallel-Bar Dips for Females: How to Get a Positive Outcome from a Negative Action
Many females struggle with parallel-bar dips much like they do with chin-ups. If you perceive that you’re unable to do an exercise, sure enough, you’ll
September 15, 2016