The Importance of Social Support in Working Out

Here is how a social support group helps you to continue to workout It’s no secret that exercise has immense health benefits for physical and mental well-being. The CDC states that the average American adult needs 150 minutes of exercise a … Read More

Do You Even Deadbug

Deadbug benefits and three variations to take it to the next level There’s no need for fancy, complicated exercises even though they look cool, and there is no need to twist yourself up into knots either. All you need is … Read More

Not Another Holiday Exercise Advice Article

It’s the time of year when fitness professionals and coaches wax poetic about holiday eating strategies, exercise plans, and minimizing the damage. You know, not blowing out your diet and gains during the holiday season. Get on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, … Read More

5 Reasons Why The Bird Dog Is The Bomb

Certain non-negotiables in exercise are near and dear to my heart, with the bird dog being one of them. What the heck is that? Is it a cross between a bird and a dog? Don’t worry; I’ll get into that … Read More

4 Exercise Mistakes To Avoid

I’m an expert in making exercise mistakes or any mistakes for that matter. Mistakes (as long as I have been training) come with the territory when you’ve been in the exercise game for a long time. And it usually goes … Read More

4 Exercises For Stronger Hip Flexors

Muscles like the hip flexors need to be strong and flexible, but most people spend a lot of time stretching them. When it comes to hip flexors, you know to stretch them. Stretching the hip flexors helps improve hip mobility … Read More

Progress Is Never In A Straight Line

One of the biggest reasons people quit their health and fitness routines is lack of progress. A significant reason people keep going with their exercise routine is progress. Here is what I mean when talking about progress in the fitness … Read More

4 Grip Strength Exercises To Improve Your Life

Recently, after returning from Australia and getting back into training, I discovered my grip strength had decreased. Heavy things that were not hard to grip before almost seemed impossible to do when I got back. Grip strength is a use-it-or-lose-it … Read More

Get Down on Your Knees (Kneeling) For Gains

Getting down on your knees and kneeling (maybe asking) for forgiveness shouldn’t be the only time you’re on your knees. Now if you are thinking what I’m thinking,  stop now. This is NOT the subject of this article. This is … Read More

4 Medicine Ball Exercises You Should Be Doing

One of my favorite things do to is to play with my (medicine) ball(s). My wife doesn’t understand my fascination and she passes it off to being a man. Go figure. But IMO medicine balls are a fantastic tool to … Read More