The Biceps And Triceps Workout
Every time we pull, we use our biceps and triceps. Because our biceps and triceps get a lot of work during compound movements, it’s important to limit the number [...]
Three Kinds of Strength Preparation
As you program a strength and conditioning plan to prepare an athlete for competition or sport, it’s imperative to know the three types of strength preparation. In this blog, I’ll [...]
The Benefits of Pilates
Pilates exercises have become synonymous with well-toned, lean bodies. However, the benefits of Pilates are more than just flexibility and simple core strength. In this exercise, the quality of movements [...]
Small Goals for Big Change
Historically, I’m not good at setting goals—any goals. Recently, I was bemoaning my frustration about a hurt ankle and poor diet to a friend. She told me that I need [...]
What You Need to Know about Low Bar Back Squat
In this article we will do an in-depth analysis of the low bar back squat, offering coaches and athletes all the resources the need to maximize low bar back squat [...]
The Creatine Claims
When did creatine get so complicated? Once upon a time creatine monohydrate was the only kind available, but supplement companies have hit the market with seemingly endless varieties. It [...]
The Science of Losing Weight
Photo By Bev Childress Traditional programs to combat weight gain focus on nutritional (calories in) and exercise (calories out) considerations. Many health-related professionals agree that dietary guidelines likely best [...]
Maintaining Your Back Squat while Pregnant
Pregnancy can be an arduous and delicate time in a woman’s life. To be a bit more colloquial…shit goes down. Shit goes down hard. I’m a firm advocate of [...]
A Warm Up and Exercise for Your Low Back and Knees
Prepare Your Hip Flexors The quads and hips are often sold as a pair in the world of training. One important takeaway from that is to remember that [...]
How to Find the Right Coach
There are nearly 37,000 gyms in the U.S. as of 2016, and over 66 million Americans made over 5.5 billion visits to those gyms in that year alone. Why, [...]