I was going to title this post "Lady Quietly Reading on a Stationary Bike in a Small Town" (90's music enthusiasts will loosely get the reference), but that would be a little confusing. Either way, I've written about the crazy current state of "fitness" (quotes intentional) before and how it's evolved into an almost unrecognizable … Continue reading The Other Side of Fitness We Shouldn’t Forget
As a few of you know I write a few articles for Primer Magazine from time to time. In the last month or so I've written three that I think are worth sharing in case you missed them. From things I've learned in my formal education and strength coaching advice to lessons learned from my … Continue reading Strength Coaching, Learning New Things, and Lessons From Cancer
This site reached a milestone. 1000 subscribers! And I only have you to thank. Thank you for taking the time to read, ask questions, comment, and pay attention to this little space on the web. It's a huge world out there and to think that you spend a little time here is just awesome... You're … Continue reading 1000 Subscribers! Thank You!
By now we all know the benefits of water especially those associated with performance. A dehydrated body is an underperforming body. Even a slight deficiency in water can impede our ability to sustain effective workouts and set new PRs. Here I want to talk about the underutilized benefits of water before and during training. The … Continue reading Water and Workouts: Your Overlooked Tool for Better Results
Continuing down the list of My 7 Personal Principles of Training we get to using the appropriate amount of weight for your workouts. Yes, this one sounds more specific than the overriding principles earlier, but I feel it's one that teaches a tangible lesson and also works to tamp down the ego. In the principle … Continue reading What’s the Right Amount of Weight to Use in My Workout?
Last time I wrote a little about visualization which is the second point from my list of training principles. Here, I want to talk a little about where the rubber meets the road regarding your actual workout--putting your plan into action. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in … Continue reading Get the Most From Your Training: Go to Work in the Gym
I recently wrote about My 7 Personal Principles of Training. Here I'd like to talk a little more in detail about each one. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in the comments below. In the last principle, we talked about how disconnecting from your day can have a profound … Continue reading How to Get Better Results From Visualizing Your Workouts
I recently wrote about My 7 Personal Principles of Training. Moving forward I'd like to talk a little more in detail about each one. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in the comments below. Principle number one is all about clearing your head. Every day we seem to … Continue reading Clear Your Mind Before Your Workout
Early in my lifting days, I created a set of seven training principles to take with me to the gym every day. I was in my mid-teens and deep into exploring this new world of lifting and reshaping my physique. These aren't specific in the sense of sets, reps, and exercises. It's more of a … Continue reading My 7 Personal Principles of Training
I get quite a few questions messaged to me about training, diet, supplements, and motivation. So instead of keeping all my answers private, I'll be posting a few here (with permission) so that more of you can benefit. If you have a question of your own just go to the contact page and fire away! … Continue reading How Long Do You Rest Between Sets?
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