I was recently invited to participate in a parent and coach round table discussion for a sports team. But this time, I was sitting on the other side of the table and participating as a parent. What an ... Continue Reading
Why Distance Coaching Doesn’t Work for Olympic Weightlifting
Recently I've been getting inquiries about the possibility of my doing distance coaching. I have to admit that I'm not quite sure what this entails. I followed up with one individual and he was interested ... Continue Reading
About Us
Breaking Muscle is the fitness world’s preeminent destination for timely, high-quality information on exercise, fitness, health, and nutrition. Our audience encompasses the entire spectrum of the fitness ... Continue Reading
Just Stop – And 8 Other Things Your Trainer Wishes to Tell You
It’s time you know what your trainer is actually thinking about you. The truth is, there are times when your trainer wants to say something that you just don’t want to hear. The trainer will feel deeply ... Continue Reading
Interview With Low-Carb, High-Intensity Proponent Fredrick Hahn
Fredrick Hahn is a long-time professional in the fitness industry. He is an ACE certified personal trainer, the owner of Serious Strength Personal Training in New York City, co-author of The Slow Burn ... Continue Reading
5 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Good Trainer
According to WebMD, the hottest trend in fitness for 2013 is “educated, certified, and experienced fitness professionals.” In addition to listing professionals as the top trend, personal training and group ... Continue Reading
7 Criteria to Consider When Picking Which Gym to Join
How do you pick a gym or trainer? And if you are a coach, what are the things people may be looking for in your business? (HINT: clean bathrooms are a deal breaker for many!) I'm going to cover a number of ... Continue Reading
We Are Breaking Muscle: Meet Our Coaches – The Best In The World
You've read the articles, watched the videos, and done the workouts - now meet the coaches. These coaches are the best in the world at what they do. We count ourselves very lucky that we get to interact ... Continue Reading
Feedback From a Coach Can Improve Your Performance
Does feedback from your coach improve your performance? A recent study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research says it does. In fact, feedback can increase your performance immediately - on ... Continue Reading
12 Reps With Jeff Barnett, Fitness Coach
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our 12 reps feature. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the locker-room" ... Continue Reading
12 Reps With Sally Arsenault, BJJ Coach and Competitor
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our 12 reps feature. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the locker-room" ... Continue Reading
12 Reps With Eric C. Stevens, Fitness and Martial Arts Coach
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our 12 reps feature. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the locker-room" ... Continue Reading
How the Coaching of Olympic Weightlifting Has Changed
The process of coaching weightlifting at the beginner level has changed considerably over the last few years. If you are one of the coaches who is new to the game you might not notice the difference, but ... Continue Reading
12 Reps with Mike Mahler, Kettlebell Coach
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to our 12 reps feature. In each appearance of 12 Reps, our coaches, writers, and occasional guests will be answering the same twelve questions each time. Go "into the locker-room" ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Proper Programming: Is Your Coach Up to Par?
I cannot tell you how many countless times I have seen trainers and/or coaches scrambling around just minutes before their class(es) start, throwing equipment down(in no particular order), scribbling ... Continue Reading
Finding a Great Coach Means Finding a Warrior
With thousands of coaches circling the globe and the ease of accessibility in locating a coach, how do you know if the one you have is mediocre (the industry standard), good, or even great (ahead of their ... Continue Reading
How to Choose the Right Nutrition Coach For You
Looking to start the New Year on the right foot with a closer look at your health? With more and more of us becoming aware of how food affects our health and well being, it’s important to seek out people ... Continue Reading
How to Develop the Coaching Eye
This month’s topic is a part of coaching and as such, some attention should be devoted to defining the task of coaching, what it is, and briefly what it is not. For years I’ve been watching ... Continue Reading
Why Technique Matters in Olympic Weightlifting
For decades I’ve been hearing the complaints about technique coaching and training for the snatch and clean and jerk. People have told me these lifts are just gymnastics and not true strength events. I’ve ... Continue Reading
We Are Breaking Muscle: Meet Our World-Class Coaches
We love our jobs here at Breaking Muscle. We get to interact every single day with the best coaches on the planet. Even better, a whole bunch of them contribute regularly for the site. In case you haven't ... Continue Reading
Book Review: “Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches” by Greg Everett
I first met Greg Everett… Well, now that I think of it, I haven’t met him. I just feel like I have because of the incredible number of times I’ve listened to him and Robb Wolf on the Paleo Solution ... Continue Reading
Opinions Are Like… – 2 Tips for Making the Most of Advice
What’s that saying that compares opinions and a certain body part? That everyone has one, but sometimes they stink? In my everyday life, I do not frequently have difficulty finding someone - usually many ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know to Choose a Personal Trainer
In Australia, everything can kill you. In the Land Down Under we have the Sydney Funnel Web Spider, a spider whose bite kills you within forty minutes. Go for a swim and risk being killed by a box ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Charles Staley, Part 2 – Staley’s Advice for New Coaches
Charles Staley is both a man who seeks out knowledge and expresses an opinion of his own. That’s a potent combo. Given his personal journey to becoming a coach and the myriad of world-class instructors he ... Continue Reading
