“I want to do squats but they hurt my back.” “Every time I do bench press, it hurts my shoulders.” Do you ever get sore somewhere that you weren’t really training the day before? Maybe your back has more delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) than your legs after a leg … Keep reading…
Somewhere between what your ego would have you do, and your body wants to do, there’s a middle ground of enough weight to make progress, and not so much that you’re going to get hurt. As long as you work within the boundaries I set in whichever VIGOR Training program … Keep reading…
In terms of your training, I believe tempo is one of the most important concepts you need to wrap your head around. Tempo is the speed with which you move the bar, dumbbells, plates, or your body during a repetition. Tempo: Tempo measures the speed of your repetition in four parts: … Keep reading…
You joined a gym. The equipment looks amazing. The energy is off the chart. You’re excited about the possibilities. You show up for your first workout, and realize something important: You have no idea what to do. Or maybe that’s not your story. Perhaps, you’ve been showing up at your … Keep reading…
Are you looking to crush the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with confidence? Look no further! This comprehensive, free 12-week ACFT program provides an easy-to-follow roadmap designed to help you achieve your best performance. Whether you’re a seasoned soldier or a beginner, our Free ACFT Training Program has you covered. … Keep reading…
You’ve been sold the idea that endurance or aerobic exercise is good for you. Not so much. Here’s the impact cardio can have on your health and body weight.
Blood flow restriction training (BFR), also known as occlusion training or KAATSU, might sound like some sort of hardcore training method reserved only for meatheads and serious athletes, but that’s hardly the case. BFR could be the perfect addition to a training plan for weekend warriors, a way to help … Keep reading…
Weight training has a way of mimicking life, which is why the lessons learned in VIGOR Training are as practical outside the gym as they are inside it. And just like life, the shortcuts or easy options rarely produce long-lasting results. The following are the five most common mistakes people … Keep reading…