Working in commercial gyms, I saw many weird and wonderful things, including the lack of a warm-up or taking it too far and turning it into a circus sideshow. Guys would literally come off the street, slap a few plates … Read More
hip mobility
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
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
5 Reasons To Do The Pallof Press
The Pallof press doesn’t look like much. You stand side on to resistance band or cable machine, and you press in and out while keeping your torso front-on. But like a lot of things in life, there is more than … Read More
4 Essential Leg Exercises As You Age
Leg exercises are important, but they become even more important as you age. How do I know? Because I am old. How old? Old enough to remember the dial-up internet sound when dial-up internet was a thing and cell phones … Read More
Your Daily Movement Prescription
Do one or more of these five movements daily to keep yourself in tip-top shape Movement doesn’t stop after you leave the gym. After all, the human body was made to move. The benefits of daily movement are numerous for … Read More
4 Considerations For The Middle-Age Exerciser
A while ago I wrote this popular article on exercise considerations for older adults. Now I’m taking a crack at the middle-age exerciser because I’m right there at 51. Not exactly old but no spring chicken either. There are things I … Read More
5 Mobility Exercises For Better Movement
5 mobility exercises to get you rocking and rolling When you were a child, movement came naturally, and even without thinking you could run, jump, bike, and sprint. You were a constant blur of movement. Now, as you have gotten … Read More
6 Best Hinging Exercises For Beginners
These 6 Hinging Exercises Will Give You Glutes Of Steel Hinging (think of a door opening and shutting) at the hips is a difficult move for beginners to do. A lot of us have a hard time telling the difference … Read More
6 Must Do Exercises Part Six – Groundwork
The hard part is over. You made it to the gym and that’s usually half the battle. Now that you’re there, what are you going to do? This is where a lot of people get stuck but don’t worry, I’ve … Read More