Hasewaga et al (2020) assert that 1 in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis in their review of minimally invasive treatment of plantar fasciitis. The term itself is applied to inflammation and ... Continue Reading
10 Do Anywhere Exercises for Strong Arm Muscles
When the weather is great, you want to show some skin. You didn’t hit the gym as often as you wanted to and your arms are looking a little flat. You might want to dedicate some time to do exercises that ... Continue Reading
Are Ripped Hands Still Cool in CrossFit?
For CrossFit addicts, the most telling sign of their addiction is the shredded palms that come from endless bar work. Is it cool? If you bleed for your passion then, sure, it's probably cool if real blood ... Continue Reading
Does Fish Oil Supplementation Impact Recovery?
Fish oil supplementation has gained a lot of attention for its health benefits. Specifically, supplementation of omega 3 fatty acids has demonstrated positive effects on blood pressure, triglycerides, and ... Continue Reading
Effective Fitness Requires an Intuitive Mindset
The key to effective fitness and training is to know yourself. Introspection's power will allow you to develop a deep sense of understanding for everything you will learn on your journey. Danny ... Continue Reading
Too Much Rest Or Not Enough?
I hated studying for certification tests. Right after college, I took one of the more reputable certifications for strength and conditioning. While preparing, it wasn't very reassuring to memorize concepts ... Continue Reading
Longevity in Fitness
John Du Cane is the author of Qigong Recharge, publisher, fitness guru, and accomplished businessman. I was lucky enough to talk to him recently. At first, I thought we would be steering the conversation ... Continue Reading
Does Protein Distribution Effect Muscle Mass?
When it comes to the accretion of new muscle mass, protein intake is one of the primary variables to consider. Common discussions range from how much protein, protein source and bioavailability, refractory ... Continue Reading
The Yin and Yang in Strength Training to Optimize Balance
I started writing for Breaking Muscle several years back, and I have had an agenda the entire time. In an attempt to get me established as someone with some strength chops, the good folks on the editing ... Continue Reading
Avoid Burnout On The Way To Your BJJ Black Belt
In the culture of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is encouraged for the athletes to train more and more. Athletes are training Jiu-Jitsu every evening, lifting weights every morning or vice versa, and doing two ... Continue Reading
Embrace A Long-term, 3 Step Approach To Pain-free Fitness
After 11-plus years of coaching, I have learned that pretty much every single person who shows up to train with me has some pain. After 11-plus years of coaching, I have learned that pretty ... Continue Reading
Understanding Metabolic Damage And Adaptation
The term metabolic damage has gained lots of traction over the years. Researchers1 initially observed a reduced metabolic rate in subjects who had lost a substantial amount of weight. This reduction is far ... Continue Reading
The Forgotten Role of Micronutrients in Body Recomposition
When it comes to talking about food and dieting in the fitness industry, one term you hear over and over is macronutrients. It’s lesser discussed counterpart - micronutrients - are the topic for today’s ... Continue Reading
How to Boost Your Pull Ups in 2 Weeks
There isn't a secret or magic trick to increasing your pull ups, but it isn’t as difficult as many people believe. You may think that I’m another coach who can’t relate to your situation, but I can. I ... Continue Reading
Dynamic Variable Resistance Training is The Best Tool Not In Use
Josh Henkin is a CSCS and Master RKC with twenty years of experience. His innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in ... Continue Reading
Midline Rule: Simplify Your Stance
Does original thought exist? Have we covered everything, or are there thinkers out there who aren’t in the box? I know my friend David Weck down in San Diego is changing the game when it comes to running, ... Continue Reading
Active, Passive, and Earned Exercise Recovery Strategies
This article is the fourth and final installment in the exercise recovery series. I’m finally going to cover the sexy stuff. These aren't cutting-edge recovery modalities that will supercharge your ... Continue Reading
Nature’s Two Most Powerful Exercise Recovery Tools
In part one Train Hard, Recover Harder of the exercise recovery series, I explained that stress is a double-edged sword. To make adaptations, you need to impose stress, but too much stress will interfere ... Continue Reading
The Importance of Structured Training Programs in Recovery
What if I told you that by improving your training program, you could dramatically improve your recovery and your results? In part one Train Hard, Recover Harder of the exercise recovery series, I ... Continue Reading
Train Hard, Recover Harder
Based on my email inbox and Instagram DMs, recovery from training is a hot topic. I get asked all kinds of questions about recovery techniques. Based on my email inbox and Instagram DMs, ... Continue Reading
How to Develop a Coaching Career Doing What You Love
In this episode, Joe Bennett, AKA the Hypertrophy Coach, is joining me. Joe has developed a thriving fitness business focused on his passion for muscle building and working with people he loves ... Continue Reading
I Was Wrong
When strung together, we should say these three words with our tail between our legs and a strong shimmy to our confidence. I’m not going to get on my high horse and go through some Pinterest list of ... Continue Reading
Strength Training and the Efficacy of Electromyography (EMG)
Electromyography (EMG) is a scientific method of testing muscle activity. It is well regarded, some say, in the non-scientific community because of the simplicity of a stronger reading means stronger ... Continue Reading
How I Found CrossFit and Community During Lockdown
Being a jiu-jitsu practitioner for the last ten years, I have naturally adopted the mindset to stay calm and leverage opportunities. However, it’s tough to practice the art as regularly as you would like ... Continue Reading
