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
Training to me is like breathing. It comes rather naturally and is just a part of my every day. I don't have to think about it or motivate myself to do it. I just do it. However, some days when I enter the gym I simply don't have the drive to do my planned workout. … Continue reading Bigger Arms Without Barbells, Dumbbells, or Machines (with video)
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!
Have you ever had one of those nagging pains that you initially brushed off as just another casualty of lifting heavy things for so many years? Then the pain gets worse and it starts to impede other lifts, and then eventually gets in the way of daily activities? I am in such a predicament. Months … Continue reading Is the Leg Press All That Effective? Is it Causing My Ankle Pain?
We finally round out the 7 Principles of Training with this final point. Or more like 3 points. None of the principles will be worth anything without longevity. I'm talking about consistent and persistent hard work with a heavy dose of patience. In the original list, I stated: Patience, consistency, and persistence are principles to … Continue reading 3 Keys to Workout Longevity
Continuing our 7 Principles of Training, we now focus on our actual workouts and try to answer the question: What do I do when I hit a plateau? I'm sure you've read many articles, watched tons of videos, and even listened to endless podcasts addressing the issue of how to get unstuck in your workouts. … Continue reading How to Modify Your Workouts to Avoid a Plateau
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
Brad Borland 