Stretching, foam rolling and mobility drills may be a pain in the butt as you prepare for a workout, but not a massage gun. A minute or two with this thing and you’ll do heavy deficit deadlifts without any deficit in performance! You can make your own homemade percussive massage tool if you like, but…
Research can provide golden insights for health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the curve: High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Memory in Older Adults đź“š Read the study Twelve weeks of high-intensity interval training performed three times per week leads to greater improvements in memory than moderate-intensity continuous…
Many personal trainers recommend foam rolling the entire body before a workout. That’s not only unnecessary—it can actually be counterproductive. Instead, adjust muscle tone accordingly: find tight tissue and release it, and vice versa.👉 For more on this approach, check out Foam Rolling and Pain. Generally, rolling just two key areas is enough for most…
Today was the final day of a triple split routine I’ve been following for the past month. 👉 Take advantage of the COVID-19 shutdown. It was a taper workout focusing on the chest, back, and shoulders. I’ll walk you through what I did—but pay special attention to the warm-up. The workout was structured around three…
Here’s a sample clip from my Warm-Up To Strength Training DVD featuring a dynamic stretching warm-up circuit. Dynamic stretching is one of the best ways to prepare your body for weight training. Unlike static stretching (which is best saved for after your workout), dynamic movements increase blood flow, improve mobility, and activate key muscle groups…
Here’s a quick sample clip from my Warm-Up To Strength Training DVD. Plyometric drills aren’t just for athletes — they can be a valuable addition to your warm-up routine when used correctly. Explosive movements like these help activate the nervous system, prime the muscles, and prepare the body for heavier lifting. Check it out: Remember:…
Foam rolling, a popular form of self-myofascial release, is often touted for its potential benefits—one of which is reducing pain during workouts. The irony, of course, is that foam rolling itself can be quite painful, especially when you’re just starting out. Pain Tolerance and Foam Rolling Pain tolerance plays a role in how you approach…
As I discussed in my Warm-Up to Strength Training DVD, incorporating plyometrics before weight training can significantly enhance performance—if done correctly. Many top strength coaches swear by this method, and the science backs it up. A study published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance found that performing explosive-force movements immediately before a…
In life we take many things for granted. People are told to go on a low fat diet and do some aerobic training, and yet they still gain body fat. Your blood work shows slightly altered cholesterol and thyroid levels and right away you’re told to go on medication. The trainer at your local gym…