I’ve had some issues trying to find a quality safety squat bar that’ll fit my power rack. During my last annual “fitness equipment” shopping spree, there was a nice one calling my name. My power rack is four feet wide, so I went up to the clerk and asked if it would fit? “It’ll fit,”…
Research shows that undulatory, or wave-like, periodization is highly effective. Alternating between periods of higher intensity (intensive phases) with periods of higher volume (extensive phases) will give you great results from your training. Your nutrition should vary to accommodate these changing energy demands – fewer carbs during intensive phases and more carbs during extensive phases….
restore (r-stôr, -str): Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University A question I often receive is: “I’ve read so much about the importance of restoration, but to be honest, my life is crazy right now! How can I realistically fit this stuff in?” This is a common dilemma and one of the primary reasons…
In his How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy! presentation, Paul Chek mentions that the average medical doctor dies 10 years younger than their average patient. He goes on to suggest that every healthcare practitioner, including personal trainers and nutritionists, should be able to consult professionally in their underwear! In other words, they should practice…
My eldest client is 87 years young, and I’ve had the privilege of training her twice a week since 1998. When we first met, she was showing early signs of osteopenia, and her doctor recommended weight-bearing exercise. I got the call, and since then, bone health has never been an issue for her. She’s thriving…