Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's popular topics: double unders, Erwan Le Corre, philosophy, CrossFit in Canada, stocking ... Continue Reading
4 Keys for Making and Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
‘Tis the season to be jolly - and then shortly thereafter to be remorseful. During this time of year, many of us seem to assume an “all bets are off” attitude, where we slack on our exercise regimens, eat ... Continue Reading
Ladies Only: 9 Women’s Fitness Articles
Let's face it: women have some challenges when it comes to health and fitness. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean you have to train smart. Here are 9 no-nonsense articles for ladies who ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 24 – Fresh as a Daisy
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading
The Training Equation: Not as Simple as Work + Rest
For some time I’ve been telling people that training is really only half the picture. Many will automatically assume that diet is the other half, but you’d only be half right there, too. You see, training, ... Continue Reading
Swimming Sprints Does Not Translate
People often ask the question of which form of cardio is the best for performance in their sport or for health. The answer is pretty simple, the best one is the one you find to be the most fun, because ... Continue Reading
9 Things to Consider When Buying a Fitness Ebook
Ahh, the Internet. A place where anybody can say anything and, well, get away with anything. While print marketing isn’t dead for workout and nutrition books, the Internet has made some massive steps ... Continue Reading
In Pursuit of the Elusive Double Unders
Photos provided by Tony Swann and SICFIT. I have to preface this whole thing by stating that I am in no way an expert with double unders. Rather, I am just someone who has struggled, continues to ... Continue Reading
Isometric Exercises Just Prior to Rowing Improve Sprint Times
Have you heard of post-activation potentiation (PAP)? It’s a cool phenomenon where you can improve sprinting performance by lifting something heavy first. Previously we’ve looked at the effect of heavy ... Continue Reading
Dear Willow: I Am Afraid of Handstands – Help!
Dear Willow, I am wondering how one gets over the fear of doing handstands in yoga. I am fine in a headstand, using the wall and sometimes without it. However, even while relying on the wall, I ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of the Incline Press
In my long ago days as a three lift Olympic lifter we did a lot of press-type lifts to help not only the Olympic press itself but also our overhead work in general. Despite modern criticisms on how ... Continue Reading
Unilateral Exercise Improves Endurance On Both Sides
Remember years ago hearing about the benefits to strength when you strength train just one side of your body? Even if you don’t work one arm at all, but work the other, the arm you don’t exercise will get ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 31 – Rehab, Week One
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading
I Move, Therefore I Am: 10 Philosophy Lessons About Fitness
I used to think the phrase “find your path in life” was pretty straightforward. You just choose a nice little road and walk on it wherever it takes you, right? This has not been my experience, and I’m sure ... Continue Reading
The 3 Biggest Mistakes in Developing Fitness Programs
Every workout has a weakness, to combat this problem coaches unfortunately tend to throw in everything but the kitchen sink. Minimizing the weaknesses of various methods isn't challenging if we better ... Continue Reading
Pregnant Athlete Journal, Week 12: 3-D Baby and a CVS Test
Technology is amazing. When my husband and I went in for the CVS procedure (chorionic villus sampling), we were greeted by a new ultrasound technician who put a bunch of goo on my belly, turned off the ... Continue Reading
Can Your Brain Detect a Lopsided Barbell?
Today’s study has a special place in my heart. First, it studies the bench press. All great scientific studies must involve the bench press and therefore be done on Mondays. But next, it takes a common ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 30 – When Training Goes Right
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman Melbourne. Journal Entry 30 - When Training Goes ... Continue Reading
4 Things Men and Women Can Teach Each Other in the Gym
There is a short film floating around the web that portrays men acting like women in the gym and in the same manner, women acting like your typical guy. The hilarious film shows women flexing their biceps ... Continue Reading
Hamstring Training for Cyclists
Weight training and cycling: two activities that for most people are kept completely separate. As a cyclist, you love the cardio buzz you get - the satisfaction from conquering big hills, and feeling like ... Continue Reading
Healthy Travel Tips, Part 2: Hotel and Lodging
The holiday season includes many sources of stress. One of the most common stresses that affects our health is travel. Last week I gave you tips for traveling via automobile or plane. But maintaining your ... Continue Reading
Dear Coach: Can I Increase Muscle With Bodyweight Exercises?
Dear Coach, I've been seriously exercising for two years now and I think it's time for me to change my routine. I do a four day split, cardio, yoga, whatever a week, but I've been dabbling in ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 37
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's most popular posts cover Olympic weightlifting, Erwan Le Corre and MovNat, lessons ... Continue Reading
How to Choose the Right BJJ Coach For You
Photos provided by David Brown Photography. Brazilian jiu jitsu/submission grappling is an increasingly popular sport that is one of the component sports of the mixed martial arts (MMA) we see in ... Continue Reading
