Pain sucks but knee pain is a special kind of suck. You move they hurt, You do nothing they hurt and you go to the gym to train, they hurt. When you have knee pain there is nothing to escape … Read More
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You’re Not (Physically)Broken
Since becoming a certified personal trainer, I’ve trained around and rehabbed through several injuries (some which are my own fault) including: Torn quadriceps Strained hamstrings Knee and ankle tendonitis Strained triceps tendon Tennis and golfer’s elbow Right A/C joint inflammation … Read More
6 Must Do Exercises
Exercise should be kept simple because the rest of your life is complicated. With this in mind, every time you step inside a gym or wherever you exercise, these 6 exercises are essential for a strong body and mind. … Read More
Writing Your Own Exercise Program
Disclaimer Writing exercise programs is a mixture between science, guesswork and good judgement. This article is kept simple, so you don’t get lost in the details so you can concentrate on getting results. Please consult your doctor if you’re starting … Read More
Strength Training for Arthritis 101
Note- These is general advice on exercising with arthritis. It doesn’t attempt to differentiate between the different types of arthritis and the pain it causes. If you’ve never strength trained before, please consult your doctor. Our bones (and bodies) are … Read More
Do (what works for) you………
In fitness as in life, there are no absolutes. However, according to the so-called fitness influencers on social media or broadcast media you must do A, B, C to get X, Y and Z. Because if it works for them, … Read More
Restore your squat
Love them or hate them, squats are a part of your everyday routine from the moment you wake up and until you go to bed. Throughout the day, you’ve performed the squatting movement several times, possibly without realizing it. For … Read More
It’s my birthday and I’ll eat if I want too…..
It was my birthday on Wednesday March 6th . And if I haven’t mentioned it before, I love me some birthdays. Some people run and hide from their birthdays and lie about their age, but not me because I … Read More
What am I doing today?
It’s often said that 99% of success in the weight room is just showing up because if you don’t, nothing will happen. The other 1% of success is, what am I doing today? When you’re dragging yourself to the gym … Read More