As I wrote about recently in regards to the future of the fitness industry, one of my big picks for training trends is a return to hypertrophy training. This won’t be your mama’s bodybuilding training in ... Continue Reading
Fitness Trends for 2013: What One Industry Survey Predicts
For about seven years now the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has performed an annual survey of thousands of fitness professionals all over the world. They release it at the end of the year to ... Continue Reading
Interview with John Wayne Parr: Muay Thai Fighter and Promoter
When John Wayne “The Gunslinger” Parr was thirteen years old, he fell in love with a man. The man was Jean-Claude Van Damme and JW had just seen the movie Kickboxer. He fell in love with him as a hero. We ... Continue Reading
Swimming Goggles: Why You Need Them, How to Shop For Them
If you are a seasoned swimmer, then this article is probably not for you. But if you are a beginner or even an aspiring swimmer, this might provide you insight on how to make your swims a wee bit more ... Continue Reading
Boys Are Taught to Throw, Girls Are Not
What’s the best way to promote the athletic development of young boys and girls? A group of Australian researchers set out to shed some light on this topic. They had access to a pool of 560 four-year-olds. ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Narisa Wild, Entry 3 – What’s Next?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to journal of marathon runner, mother, and busy New Yorker, Narisa Wild. Look for more from Narisa as she trains for and runs in marathons all over the world. Journal Entry 3 ... Continue Reading
Your Body, Soul, and Chakras Hold Your Best Decisions
There has been a lingering thought in the back of my mind over the past six months. In my journey out of personal hell, indecision has been my worst decision. During this time I’ve been counseled into ... Continue Reading
The 3 Pillars of Fat Loss
Anyone who ever tells you “this is what you should do one hundred percent of the time” when it comes to your training is trying to sell you something. The sales pitches are even more pronounced when it ... Continue Reading
What Weightlifters Should Be Thankful for This Holiday
As a Canadian I have already had my Thanksgiving turkey back in October. But since I have a weakness for this glorified buzzard’s carcass and also have a Pilgrim ancestor who arrived on the Mayflower I ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 28 – Taking It Easy
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
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 28 – Waiting For My Bike
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 28 -Waiting For My Bike With ... Continue Reading
5 Quick Tips for Healthy Guts and a Healthier Immune System
Our gut flora is the game changer in managing our immunity. The human gastrointestinal tract house constitutes about seventy percent of the immune system. Yes, your immune system - the complex system ... Continue Reading
Foundation Training: Relieve Pain and Improve Performance
It’s the unfortunate state of our sport. Ask any physical therapist, chiropractor, or acupuncturist what they think of CrossFit and the reply is usually, “I love CrossFit, they keep me in business.” ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Kevin Kearns, Part 2 – Everybody Has a Good Fight
Many of us enjoy watching MMA fighters, but don’t enjoy the thought of getting hit in the face ourselves. According to coach Kevin Kearns, we are not alone in that feeling, but not wanting to get punched ... Continue Reading
How Your Work Affects Your Workout
As a coach and trainer, an aspect of a client’s time that always needs to be dealt with is what they do for work. There are countless obstacles that a person’s profession imposes on their fitness. Maybe ... Continue Reading
Sunday Seven: The Week’s 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 34
Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: pull-ups, gluten, grappling, the kettlebell snatch, and more! 1. The ... Continue Reading
Friday Flicks: Top 10 Greatest Hits
Every Friday we kick off your weekend with a fun, fitness-related video you've never seen before. If you've missed previous weeks, you can catch up on them HERE! Here are our top 10 most popular videos, ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 21 – Consistency Pays Off
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 Deadly Ways Excess Sugar is Stunting Your Child
Children and sugar go together like bros and protein shakes, divas and booty shorts, or middle-aged housewives and Zumba classes. Every morning I see bright-eyed and eager students bounce around the ... Continue Reading
The Future of Fitness: Who Will Win the Gym Wars?
I don’t own a crystal ball nor am I psychic, but if there’s one thing you can bet on it’s that next year the fitness industry will “reinvent” something old and try to make out like this long lost secret ... Continue Reading
Camp For Grown-Ups: How Grappling Camp Helps Female Athletes
I’ve written about Women’s Grappling Camp before. It is a labor of love for me and my business partners Emily Kwok and Lola Newsom. Each time we run a camp, we make an arrangement with a grappling academy ... Continue Reading
The Swim Start: How to Create Explosiveness Off the Blocks
In any timed event the start is a critical component to the perfect race. This is especially true if we consider the start in any sprint event. A slow, or otherwise poor start can cost the win for an ... Continue Reading
The Wabi-Sabi of an Athlete: The Power of Imperfection
In Japanese culture there is a concept known as wabi-sabi. While it makes for a funny sounding phrase to those who don’t speak Japanese, it stands for an elegant concept. As explained by Leonard Koren, ... Continue Reading
Weight Training Can Help Diabetics Manage Blood Sugar
Type 2 diabetes rates are rising, both in the United States and globally. Characterized by insulin resistance and chronic hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes leads to both neural and metabolic dysfunction and ... Continue Reading
