When I give my Strength Training 101 presentation to new recruits at the St. Louis Police Academy, one of the questions I hit them with is this: All other factors being equal, which of these three ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises for Fully Defined Ab Muscles
We are bombarded with magazine ads, infomercials, and Instagram pictures of fit looking people with shiny, rippling washboard abs. Most media hype would have you believe that in order to obtain that ... Continue Reading
The AbMat Is Awesome – Here’s Why
I love Annie. Actually, I admire the two human Annies (Annie Sakamoto and Annie Thorisdottir) for their fortitude and cheerful display of the human spirit under duress, but today I’m talking about my love ... Continue Reading
Core Strength and the Athlete: Keeping It in Perspective
Training the “core” is purportedly vital if you want to do anything nowadays: being able to better perform household chores, improve athletic performance, own a rock-hard mid-section, and prevent injuries ... Continue Reading
