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Personally, I normally follow very simple rules when it comes to fitness and health. The gimmicks that circulate the talk shows and health magazines don't usually equate to real results. It’s usually something unique that will pique people’s interests to sell a product; I thought 10,000 steps was one of those gimmicks. The basic rules of fitness a...
Read MoreI don’t think it’s any surprise that as a society, our health is deteriorating. The healthcare costs of reversible diseases is staggering. So many people you know, and maybe this includes you as you read this, have strayed so far from what it means to be optimal and in great...
Read MoreToday isn't the day to get better at everything, today is the day to get better at something.
Read MoreDo you still think heart disease comes from fat?? Think again. There is mounting research that suggests that insulin and heart disease are linked, so step away from the refined carbs and sugar. [caption id="attachment_110969" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Insulin will follow[/caption] I've mentioned a few other times how insulin is having...
Read MoreLTAD has been a huge topic for a couple of years now and there's a lot of misconceptions for parents. I see a lot of parents and coaches, who concerned about the safety of 'strength training' for their children, choose to wait until after puberty before starting athletic development. Coaches...
Read MoreWe have spoken a number of times on this page about why weightlifting exercises (SEE Snatch, Clean, and Jerks) are awesome for developing speed and power in athletes, and thus why they should be included in many training programs. While that is still true, I am going to discuss why...
Read MoreCoffee might just be the most consumed beverage on the planet. I hope it's actually water, but frankly I see more people drinking coffee than water on a day to day basis. As with anything that popular, there are differing opinions as to its value. Is it good for you?...
Read MoreYesterday we talked about how mobility restrictions can really be hurting the way you move, which in turn can hold back your performances. Today i'll share a few videos of things you can add into your dynamic warmup or interset rest periods to start enjoying the benefits of quality movement....
Read MoreSomewhere along the line things got twisted. All of a sudden, the only thing that matters is strength. I'm seeing it all the time, guys are saying:"see how much I benched?? Squatted?". Sure, strength development is important, but how did it become the be all and end all? I've written...
Read MoreEveryone in the fitness industry laments the start of January due to the flood of people in all of the gyms and health clubs around North America. Is it because we think this is bad? Absolutely not! That's amazing...for 2 weeks of the year, everyone is acting the way they...
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