The Truth about “having abs”

The Truth about “having abs”

by | Dec 14, 2021

Fitness advertising and diet culture have lied to us for decades.  We’ve been sold that the image of health is a narrow waist and “chiseled 6-pack abs.”  This is problematic as it perpetuates two strongly-held fitness myths: Six pack abs equal a strong,...
10 Commandments of training

10 Commandments of training

by | Nov 8, 2021

The 10 Commandments of Training:Over my 8 years as a coach and 17 years as a lifter, I’ve tried a lot of different methods.  I’ve experimented with dozens of training protocols, programs and movement varieties.  The following are my non-negotiables when it...
Do less, just do it well.

Do less, just do it well.

by | Nov 3, 2021

I’ve been training for 16 years.  I’ve tried many different programs, set/rep schemes, you name it I’ve tried it!  My training philosophy has changed a ton over that time.  For awhile, I followed trends and did workouts from the magazines when I first...
Process goals: The secret sauce

Process goals: The secret sauce

by | Oct 24, 2021

     Goal-setting is critical to the success of any endeavor.  Goals motivate us in the beginning, guide us when times get tough and are ultimately celebrated when reached.  Anytime I had something I wanted to achieve, it came down...
Training with back pain

Training with back pain

by | Sep 16, 2021

     There’s no way around it, life sucks when your back is hurting.  I’ve experienced back pain and tightness off and on over the last 10 years.  I am not a doctor or a physical therapist, it’s outside of my scope of practice to...
Celebrate your body

Celebrate your body

by | Jun 21, 2021

     Ask anyone in the gym what they’re working on and a very common answer is “lose weight, tone-up, slash fat” or some other method of improving body composition.  While I don’t have a problem with this being a motivator, it simply...

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