A Case Against Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers provide surface information rather than real substantive feedback.
Category: Industry Discussion
Insights from coaches about the state of the industry, coaching assistance, and pet peaves in the gym.
Let’s Keep Bureaucracy Out of Fitness
CrossFit is fighting the good fight. I've been critical of some of their practices in the past but one has to admire their dedication to maintaining freedom in the weightroom. It's a freedom of practice and information that we both enjoy despite disagreement over certain methods. One of the goals...
A Non-CrossFit Coach's Thoughts on CrossFit
Those of you who read the articles on this site and talk to me in public might know I have a small distaste for CrossFit. You might be asking why I'm so hard on CrossFit, which by all rights has a stranglehold on the fitness industry these days. For those...
Choosing the Right Coach or Personal Trainer: Does Certification Matter?
In Part 1 of the discussion on the qualifications of Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Personal Trainers we discussed formal education. In Part 2, we're going to get into professional education. This always seems to be a hot topic of discussion among trainers and coaches. These days, there are so many...
Choosing the Right Coach or Personal Trainer: Does Formal Education Matter?
In Part 1 of my discussion on degrees and certifications, we'll cover institutional education and whether or not it's necessary to become an outstanding coach or personal trainer. I'll explain what degrees and letters actually mean and deliver my own subjective opinion.