Lifting Weights
Is Training to Failure Essential to Building Athleticism?
Common knowledge would tell you that you need to lift relatively heavy to get stronger. In other words, attempt to push as much weight as possible as often as possible [...]
Invest in a Gym Membership
Let me just say at the outset that there are three types of people this message is not directed at. Firstly, if your personal resources are limited due to your [...]
6 Things You Should Never Forget to do in Your Workout
I know time is tight, and schedules are full. But when it comes to training, you must understand how to maximize your results effectively without injuring yourself. So don’t forget [...]
Don’t Get Pulled Over: Know Your Body’s Speed Limit
If you are driving and see a police officer posted on the side of the road with a radar gun, what is the first thing you do? Slow down, right? [...]
Shopping Gyms: Here’s What to Look For
Buying a gym membership will be the soundest investment you ever make. Prioritizing your health will pay back dividends greater than any portfolio you own. The benefits are countless, and [...]
Why Every High School Athlete Should Learn to Olympic Lift
Most athletes don’t know how to Olympic lift or even know what it is. This is understandable but a shame. The main reason athletes are unfamiliar is because Olympic lifting [...]
Should You Lift Heavy with Blood Flow Restriction Training?
Blood flow restriction training, also known as occlusion training, has recently become a popular rehab method for athletes and non-athletes alike. This type of training was first invented in the [...]
Lift Weights To Live Longer
A recent review of health studies has shown that regular strengthening exercises reduced mortality rates from all causes. i.e., those who did resistance training for 30-60 minutes per week had [...]
4 Bad Habits Ruining Your Workouts
Here are the four bad habits I see the most often, with my recommended solutions for each.
5 Strength Training Mistakes Too Many Athletes Make
here are five incorrect ideas that many athletes have about training, which we can clear up starting today.