Lately I’m focusing on work, rather than saving myself on my warm ups so that I can display my strength at the top set.

At 42, Cheryl Brost is signing with the San Francisco Fire, one of the premier teams in the National Pro Fitness League.

I set a new Canadian record at a recent meet, and plan to try for the world record in June.

Leaving my gym bag at home turned out to be a good mistake, as I set a new beltless deadlift record.

My next competition is less than two weeks away, and I'm feeling pretty confident but still being cautious.

My next competition is less than two weeks away, and I'm feeling pretty confident but still being cautious.

One of the highlights of my training this week was a failed lift, and this is why.

I spent all week preparing for a heavy snatch session on Saturday, and was pleased with the results.

This week I found a way to work around my cranky shoulder during the bench press.

Your joints are achier, muscles tighter, and injuries more frequent. The thought creeps into your mind, "It's not that I can't, but should I?"

The week ended with a bit of pain in my elbow and wrist, but otherwise it was a solid training week.

With my meet coming up, I'm focusing on adjusting my weight and staying healthy and on track with my training.

Remember that the goal is not to meet your need to be of assistance, but to meet the need of someone who is going through a difficult time

Read about how Mature Athlete Bill Vick's training and diet choices are making differences the medical community can't explain.

Ramping up my training volume, especially on weak areas and without sacrificing intensity, is doing me a lot of good.

I've gotten a lot of questions about squat periodization lately. Here's an explanation of what I do and why.

For aesthetic and strength-building reasons, I've been doing higher reps in my training these days.