Over the years, I’ve worked with countless numbers of women who’d previously followed Weight Watchers or who’d been members at Curves. If you’ve been looking for a good weight loss program, you’ve no doubt come across one, or both of these. While there are much better approaches to weight loss … Keep reading…
By the end of 2022, almost everyone will have heard of the term “web3.” Many will engage with it in one way or another, even if they don’t realize they’re part of the next evolution of the worldwide web. Within a few years, I expect it’ll become a regular part … Keep reading…
Fat loss for those over 40 years of age requires a different approach than it does for young adults. Your body won’t respond the same as it did back then. Nor will you get by with inadequate sleep, drinking too much, or doing so much cardio that you could watch … Keep reading…
The chances are good that when you think about body fat, you don’t think about visceral fat, which accumulates over your organs and under your abdominal muscles. Instead, you probably think about your love handles, saddlebags, or other fat that accumulates under your skin. That’s the fat we can see. … Keep reading…
If there was only one type of exercise you could do, resistance training provides the most benefit for the time and effort you put into it. But where does a beginner…begin? Most people don’t know where to start. And for those who do join a gym, only a small percentage … Keep reading…
Weight training is the most important type of exercise for fat loss, overall health, and mental and physical strength and resilience. No, that’s not a typo. Weight training is more important than cardio, even for getting and staying lean. Unfortunately, through public health propaganda, we’ve been led to believe that … Keep reading…
I recently introduced a new style of workouts into my VIGOR Strength Athlete training program. I call it Attention Deficit Training (ADT), for reasons that will be obvious once I explain it. Attention Deficit Training takes well-proven strength training principles and modifies how those principles play out in a program. … Keep reading…
Some people deal with muscle cramps (Charley horses) on occasion, and others experience cramping multiple times each week. While they aren’t harmful, they can be pretty painful. And while the exact cause of cramping isn’t known, you may be able to reduce the likelihood of getting them. In this article, … Keep reading…
What are the benefits of plyometrics? Trainers and strength coaches often integrate plyometrics into their sports performance programs for athletes. Yet, the benefits of plyometrics aren’t exclusive to athletes. When used appropriately, plyometric exercises add variety to programming, provide a safe and effective means of improving movement proficiency, and can … Keep reading…
Is it possible to build muscle without gaining body fat? Or could it even be possible to gain muscle and lose fat? If you ask the average “bro” at the gym or even the average personal trainer, they’ll tell you that you need to eat a ton of calories and … Keep reading…
I get asked a lot of questions about weight training. Most questions don’t require a full article to answer. So, I decided to publish a “frequently asked questions” post with many of those questions. I hope you find it helpful. You can also get free access to many training tips … Keep reading…
Health clubs and home gym equipment companies have always operated as separate, even competing, businesses. In one model, you provide access to space and equipment for your customers. In the other model, you provide equipment for your customer’s space. Unfortunately, no fitness company to date has built a business that … Keep reading…