The general belief is that multi-joint (as opposed to isolation) exercises are the better choice for overall improvements in strength and power. It's why exercises like push ups, pull ups, and squats are ... Continue Reading
Parenting Strategies for Healthier Kids
It takes a village to raise our children. Unfortunately, our village is busy playing Candy Crush and obsessively scrolling through five social media feeds. Okay, maybe that’s not fair. Most of the village ... Continue Reading
Fish Oil, the Respiratory Tract, Wheezing and Asthma
Fish oil has become one of the most popular superfoods available today. And for good reason. Multiple studies have proven that there are very real benefits to consuming the omega-3-rich oil, including ... Continue Reading
What to Know Before You Can Lose Weight
Before embarking on a weight loss journey, many of us already look for potential negatives. One of the most frequent comments I hear is “I don’t want to lose weight too fast." A great way to find answers ... Continue Reading
Brazil Nuts: The Natural Testosterone Booster
You’ve likely added nuts to your diet for a variety of reasons, but you may never have had Brazil nut. It turns out, they are a true superfood for your testosterone levels, and also possesses numerous ... Continue Reading
In Training Innovation, Results Rule
While teaching lifting techniques, constant attention to detail is critical. This isn’t a new concept, but what separates great coaches from the indolent ones is constant innovation and a relentless ... Continue Reading
Women: Forget These Fat Loss Myths
I hate talking about fat loss. It’s such a popular topic that there is a lot of noise out there. That being said, I also hate seeing many of the same old bad advice shared with readers like you that keep ... Continue Reading
Microgreens Help Fight Heart Disease
Yes, we've all heard it from our mothers: "Eat your greens because they're good for you." As children, there was nothing we dreaded more than the sight of leafy green veggies piled on our plates. As ... Continue Reading
How to Self-Diagnose Your Shoulder Pain
The shoulder joint is one of the most vulnerable joints in the human body. There is so much range of movement that it is surprising more shoulder injuries don't occur. The shoulder joint is ... Continue Reading
Be A Kid Again, At Least Cholesterol-Wise
Cholesterol is a fairly misunderstood substance. Most people think of it as being a bad thing, as it contributes to heart attacks, strokes, peripheral arterial disease, and other cardiovascular ... Continue Reading
How to Keep Breaking Records and PRs at 70+
Laurie Nelson is 72 years old. She is a professor in sports medicine at Pepperdine University and, a pre-health advisor. At the 2017 US Masters (March 9, 2017) she came in 1st place in the W70 ... Continue Reading
Quick Tips for Optimal CrossFit Open WOD 17.3 Performance
The CrossFit Open started February 23 with WOD 17.1, and the final WOD, 17.5, will be announced on March 27. As every Open WOD is released, I will be providing immediate feedback and support for anyone ... Continue Reading
Want to Be a Better Cyclist? Get Off the Bike
Let's get this out of the way: We cyclists are terrible athletes. Yes, the best among us have amazing aerobic engines and can guide a bicycle up a steep alpine pass at incredible speeds, but when it ... Continue Reading
10 Things A CrossFit Newbie Should Know
(Source: Bev Childress) So you’re thinking about starting CrossFit? Or at least your friend keeps telling you all about it. But you’re pretty skeptical. After all, “it’s dangerous” and “everyone gets ... Continue Reading
High Fat Diet May Improve Heart Disease
For decades, fat was the villain of the nutritional world. Read any diet manual or guide to healthy eating from before the early 2000s, and you'll find recommendations to eat low-fat foods, even if those ... Continue Reading
Meal Timing: Fasting and Frequency Is Not an Exact Science
When I started out in practice, around twenty years ago, a few things were tantamount to being sacred in nutrition. One was that you must eat breakfast, another was that you must eat at least five small ... Continue Reading
The Hybrid Protocol: Jump Rope to Build Strength
When it comes to various training modalities, there is often a clear categorization between powerlifter, bodybuilder, or CrossFitter. It is understandable how a trainee can get roped into singular training ... Continue Reading
Connecting Physical Activity and Good Grades
Multiple studies have proven that physical activity during formative years (0-18) can have life-long effects on overall health. Children who are active from preschool through college tend to have fewer ... Continue Reading
Getting Masters Weightlifters to Competition Gold
This week I am at the USA Masters Weightlifting Championships in Savannah, Georgia. Masters Weightlifting is for 35 year olds and over. My athlete, Laurie Nelson, is going for gold in the W70 Class A ... Continue Reading
Are Gut Microbes Stopping You From Losing Weight?
The new year has come and gone, and we've all made our usual resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, get in shape, and work out more. The problem is, those resolutions are pretty darned hard to keep. If ... Continue Reading
3 Essential Exercises for the Over 40 Crowd
This year I turn 47 years old. It’s pretty hard for me to get my head around this number, when deep down inside I still feel like I'm in my 20s—but the numbers don’t lie. When I was training in my 30s, I ... Continue Reading
Sport Fighting Won’t Teach You Self Defense
The last time I wrote about training for real-world self-defense, I upset a few martial arts practitioners. But the evidence for my message is obvious: all you have to do is watch actual footage of people ... Continue Reading
Martial Arts Is Not Self-Defense: Real World Violence Prevention
Violence is bigger than all of us. Just as we will never understand people fully, we can never understand a subject as convoluted and complex as violence. Unless you’ve been exposed to a lot of ... Continue Reading
Starting Olympic Weightlifting at 65+
Deborah Robinson started to run and fly from the day she was in kindergarten. A self-confessed GI brat, in and out of various cities, she didn’t stop running for a long time. She couldn't take ... Continue Reading
