Remember when you were a child, and the candy jar was just out of reach, and you risked life and limb reaching for it? If you knew swear words back then, I bet you would’ve called your parents a few … Read More
Strength training
A Foolproof Workout For The New Year
I’m going to resist the New Year New You refrain. Well, whoops, I did it again. The amount of people who pick up the New Year fitness habit and then in a month, poof, it is gone. The advice that … Read More
Use Power Training To Maintain Gains
Ahh, well, it’s sneaking up on the holiday season, and the number one excuse for not exercising becomes more valid. Yep, the old-time reason for not having any time. But what if I told you there is a simple way … Read More
4 Forearm Exercises To Open The Pickle Jar
Do you remember the cartoon Popeye and how he would get a popping forearm by eating a can of spinach? Now, I’m really showing my age. It would be great if it were that easy to get big and strong … Read More
4 Exercise Mistakes Stopping You From Progress
Being in the gym trenches for over 30 years and training clients for over 13 is plenty of time for me to make many mistakes. And I have, but that’s okay because making mistakes is one way to learn. Now, … Read More
The Best Triset For Your Next Workout
That’s quite a claim. The best three exercises (triset) for your workout, but don’t worry because I will back it up with my opinion. My opinion is backed up by 14 years of training clients, writing thousands of workout programs, … Read More
Success Against The Odds
You probably know the bible story of David’s success against all odds against Goliath. Here’s Goliath, all 9 ft 9 of him armed and armored to the teeth and never been defeated, going against David, a shepherd boy armed with … Read More
Carry Yourself To Health With The Farmers’ Carry
Farmers’ carry is one of those head-scratching exercises. It looks simple because you’re carrying weight in your hands. How hard can that be? If you keep reading, you’ll find out. There are muscles it works besides your hands because you’re … Read More
Can You Get Strong Training Once A Week?
It’s a question that’s been bouncing around in my big noggin: can you get strong working out once a week? This topic is not new, but in this day and age when people are more time-crunched than ever, it is … Read More