Abdominal training is one of the most misunderstood endeavors of all time. Out of all the muscle groups (sans the buttocks), read any Internet or paper publication and you'll more often see at least one ... Continue Reading
Pursuing Your Athletic Passion: Are the Trade-offs Worth It?
I’ve read that we only regret the things we don’t do. Of course, we can’t do everything, but I like to think I am living each day as if it is my last, because, as Breaker Morant observed, one day I’ll be ... Continue Reading
The 3 Tools I Used to Conquer Autoimmune Disorder
Many autoimmune sufferers can recall a trauma that likely triggered their condition, whether it was physical, emotional, or environmental. In my case, I was hit by a Ford Explorer. I was walking and it hit ... Continue Reading
Strong Is as Strong Does: Your Ideal Weightlifting Weight
“You don’t look strong.” “He (or she) doesn’t look that strong” These words and other similar ones have been uttered in my presence much too frequently during my forty-plus ears of involvement in ... Continue Reading
The 5 Most Common (and Most Preventable) Running Injuries
Upon sustaining a running-related injury, most people believe it is due to either one of two things: the shoes they’re wearing or that they ramped up their mileage too quickly. If this is you, ... Continue Reading
The Future of Olympic Weightlifting: Ilyin vs. Kashirina
After watching the 2014 World Weightlifting Championships, I noticed two of the biggest stars of that competition were fit candidates for a compare-and-contrast treatment: Ilya Alexandrovich Ilyin (Gold, ... Continue Reading
Is Your Training Taking You Closer To Your Goals?
You may have joined a gym for the social support, but many people get lost in a community or system and can’t see their desired outcome anymore. When was the last time you stopped to evaluate what you are ... Continue Reading
How to Put 40kg on Your Deadlift in 15 Weeks
I bet that’s not the first such headline you’ve seen. But you’re not going to find a fancy new program here. The reality is that if you want to achieve a result like a forty-kilo increase, it’s going to be ... Continue Reading
Save Your Money: The 5 Worst Products for CrossFit
CrossFitters are a fairly compulsive people, are we not? Once we get bitten by the sting of CrossFit gainz, we can’t help but live the lifestyle for all the world to see. From our “For a Good Time ... Continue Reading
How to Get Massive, According to the Movies
I remember the first time I saw Arnold on screen in Conan the Barbarian. It would be an understatement to say his body was the real star of that movie. It certainly wasn’t the plot or the acting. What ... Continue Reading
Teaching Beginners Yoga: It’s Harder Than It Sounds
Yoga teacher training is so different from the other fitness certifications I have done. There are real live teachers and intense twelve-hour training weekends. It's a perfect balance of book learning, ... Continue Reading
Prioritizing Your Fitness Isn’t Selfish – It’s Necessary
As a lifelong fitness enthusiast, I’ve been called selfish more than once. Back when I had an office job, coworkers would meet for happy hour after work and I’d head off to the gym. When friends and family ... Continue Reading
5 Habits That Are Hurting Your Workouts
Most of us know what habits to avoid if we are looking to stay injury free and perform our workouts optimally. But what we don't realize is that some of our seemingly harmless daily rituals can stress and ... Continue Reading
4 Simple Exercises to Get Your Glutes Fired Up
Your glutes are an incredibly important muscle group for many reasons, including preventing injury, improving performance, and helping you fit nicely into your jeans. This is why I want to show you some ... Continue Reading
How to Manage Arousal Levels for Competitive Advantage
In sport psychology circles around forty years ago, there was a lot of talk about arousal levels and how they affect athletes of every level and every sport. Over the years I have done my own exploration, ... Continue Reading
Pop Up to the Top Challenge – Week 2
Welcome to the Natural Movement section of Breaking Muscle, and week two of our first four-week training plan. It is specifically designed to achieve one of the most difficult, yet rewarding physical ... Continue Reading
Back Pain: Get Educated and Let It Go
The other day I was sitting in a waiting room in a radiology department. We were there with my son to figure out if he had stomach flu or appendicitis (thankfully, it was just stomach flu, although my ... Continue Reading
The Sun Salutation: It’s Not Just a Warm Up
Surya namaskar is widely known as a sun salutation by those who practice yoga. We think of this as a series of movements to warm up the body as part of an asana practice. RELATED: The Best Warm Up for ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Prevent and Heal Foot Injuries
“Your feet are your foundation.” We hear it all the time, but what does that mean? Let’s address three basic questions about healthy feet: What are some common foot issues in athletes? How do ... Continue Reading
Energy Drinks Are Bad Juju for Kids
Energy drinks are bad juju for athletes, especially adolescent athletes. With the exception of studies conducted by the energy drink industry, research and medical articles addressing energy drinks condemn ... Continue Reading
Pain-Free Cycling: Avoiding Wrist and Elbow Injury
<strong">A few years ago, I suffered from carpel tunnel injury. It came on after a long cycle ride, and as a result, I was unable to properly use one hand for most of a week. That’s bad news if you ... Continue Reading
5 Mistakes Every New Strength Athlete Makes
With the growing popularity of various barbell sports, there naturally comes an increase of people who want to learn to lift heavy weights. Within this passion we see a lot of mistakes being made on many ... Continue Reading
The Top 4 Martial Arts for Police Training
In police work, the thing we do the least - shoot our weapons in a deadly force situation - is the thing we train the most. The thing we do the most - hands on in a use of force situation - is the thing we ... Continue Reading
Tune Up Your Conditioning: A Primer on ATP
Many people see the phrase “Krebs cycle” and their eyes gloss over and they skip to the next article. This article aims for limited glossy eyes. Today you will learn practical recommendations for ... Continue Reading
