Training
My Balls Were Frozen!
Every year from May to September, I do a medicine ball circuit outdoors at least once a week. It’s a fantastic conditioning method that gets
May 25, 2015
Training
Bodybuilding
The Pros and Cons of Detraining
Every year, many professional bodybuilders take an extended leave from training. They do this for a few reasons. The rigors of training and dieting to
May 24, 2015
Training
For Women That Fear Weight Training Will Make Them Inflexible
Weight training kills many birds with one stone—it improves strength, power, endurance, cardiovascular health, body composition, balance, and flexibility. Yes, flexibility! Many women avoid lifting
May 14, 2015
Training
Balance, Agility, and Plyometric Training for Sport
Various opinions will always exist on any form of training. Balance, agility, and plyometric training are no exceptions. Let’s take a look at what some
May 10, 2015
Training
Train Strength and Power on the Same Day or Alternate Days?
Should athletes train strength and power on the same day or alternate days? The best approach depends on the goal. A study published in the
May 7, 2015
Training
Three Squat Antagonists
A great way to structure strength training is by pairing antagonist (opposing) body parts or movement patterns. This method helps increase range of motion, promote
May 4, 2015
Training
Posture Improvement Through Strength Training
In this article, we’ll explore how strength training can improve posture. I won’t bore you with why so-called “ideal” posture is important—you can read my
April 30, 2015
Training
The “Advanced” Variable Recovery Training System
For those who have read my article The Variable Recovery Training System, an advanced version exists. The routine is exactly the same as outlined in
April 19, 2015
Injury
Do Not Ice After Resistance Training
If you think the anti-ice movement is gaining steam, you’re right! Here’s a recent study on the topic: Does Regular Post-exercise Cold Application Attenuate Trained
April 13, 2015
Training
The Best of Both Worlds
Here are two common questions in the strength world: You’ll find experts on both sides of the debate, but the truth is that any stimulus
April 9, 2015