First off, a disclaimer (almost everything I do requires one): DO NOT -- USE BANDS OR CHAINS IF YOUR TECHNIQUE SUCKS! People are always asking me what the difference is between using bands vs. chains. I always say the difference is one is a band and the other is a chain. That is not the answer
No, not the cartoon character from Popeye--am I showing my age? I mean olive oil the food. Olive oil is a wonder food, not just a super food. It has many health benefits, including: - a wide range of anti-oxidants -loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats -tons of Vitamin E (2 grams per tablespoon) -is an
Respect Your Gym TPS is your gym. We are not in business to cater to your ego. We are in business to deliver a training environment that includes equipment, coaching, and services that will help you achieve your fitness goals. As a coach at TPS I spend A LOT of time here. Furthermore, as a
When the weather is cold and the sweaters are on, it’s easy to let a training session slide here or there. The net result of these "no shows” eventually will add up to a loss of strength and conditioning. For years I "tried" to begin new training sessions that would only last for 30 to
The cheat meal is a topic of confusion for many. This article is written primarily for the many clients for whom I manage nutrition. They are always asking if it is OK to eat this or that on a cheat meal and are amazed when I say “yes” to the most indulgent things they can
I have helped many people tear decks of cards, both in person and through my Card Tearing eBook. When I help people in person, I often see the same error repeated time after time. The hardest thing about tearing cards is getting the tear started. Once that is done, finishing the tear should be easy. A
The 3 Most Important Things to Address in Your Warm-Up Nobody really likes to “warm up.” However, a good warm-up will keep you healthy and prepare you for intense activity. There are a number of important factors in developing a sound warm-up. The following are three areas that I have found to have the greatest
It is easy to get overwhelmed in the fitness industry by different methods and ideas for getting in shape. Here is a simple checklist to make sure you are on the right track. Just answer "YES" or "NO" to the following questions. 1) Are you Squatting? 2) Are you Pressing? 3) Are you Dead Lifting?
War on timidity "Poise is a power derived from mastery of self" Today I want to share a short story about two children. The first child, when told to make his choice, took the mass of straw, which he set on fire easily enough, warming himself first from a respectful distance and then at close
How to Make a Really Weak Gripper Worth Your While This is a guest post from Jedd Johnson. Jedd is a strength coach and confessed grip-aholic. He enjoys nothing better than lifting weird stuff, bending, tearing and breaking stuff, and teaching others how to do what he does. Join him today at The Grip Authority and start
