Discover why many resistance training studies may not actually be testing periodization. Learn the difference between programming and periodization.
Three decades of assessment work shaped this trainer-focused resource. The Blueprint gives coaches a more organized way to evaluate clients before jumping into programs.
Not every circuit should be a random pile of exercises. Purposeful exercise selection lets each movement target a specific muscle group, position, or training outcome.
A practical revisit of Olympic lifting for athletes, separating the sport of weightlifting from what athletes actually need for performance.
Discover three effective circuit training methods that combine strength, conditioning, minimal rest, and smart exercise sequencing to improve body composition, boost workout efficiency, and support fat loss.
Elite results are not always proof of elite coaching. John Paul digs into genetics, training, and the uncomfortable truth about how much coaches can—and cannot—take credit for.
Athletic strength gains do not happen by accident. John Paul explains how periodization organizes training phases so athletes can build strength, power, hypertrophy, and performance at the right time.
Most so-called self-defense workouts miss the point by turning strength work into random conditioning circuits. John Paul explains why true strength development belongs in the weight room, while sparring and skill work should stay specific.
Bad weather is no excuse for a soft workout. Run through this barbell complex to combine strength, conditioning, and fat-loss work with one loaded bar.
A critical look at balance, agility, and plyometric training for sport, separating what actually transfers from what just looks impressive in the gym. The article challenges trainers to prioritize performance over circus tricks.