Whether you realize it or not, you are always in a constant state of assessment as a lifter or an athlete. You're always trying to lift more weight, push more reps, run farther, or sprint faster. You acknowledge when your weight increases and make a mental note of your new...
For a couple decades now, everyone has come down with a case of "core training" tunnel vision. It's partly justified -- a lot of force travels through the core when producing any movement -- but it did go off the rails for awhile. First, it was all about the abs....
There are a surprising number of well-intentioned fitness disciplines and practices that don't actually do what you think they do. Regardless of which training style it is, there is probably a multitude of people ready throw hands to defend their discipline's reputation. Warning: If you enjoy living in an echo...
Over time, certain habits become ingrained in human beings and become behavior, regardless of the reasons. This certainly holds true in the world of fitness. Everyone gets into a routine and despite having the resources to change their program for the positive, they just keep on treading through the sludge...
Language is a beautiful thing. In strength and conditioning, carefully-chosen words can succinctly and efficiently describe exercises, movements, training modalities, etc. I frequently mention terms and phrases that get thrown around these days with little-to-no regard for the intent of the original meaning. "Functional training" is just the latest in...
Have you been stuck in a rut for awhile? Maxes not going up? Body fat loss remaining stagnant? Chances are your endurance sucks. Try this total body complex that crushes plateaus, builds muscle, and torches body fat. Here's how to break the cycle: Believe it or not, this article is...
There are a lot of sayings and phrases in this world that are meant to be positive and motivational. In the fitness world, they exist solely to lift your spirits when you're down and keep you pressing forward when you feel like quitting. However, there's a few that just aren't...