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Fat Loss Training 101
All right people, it’s go-time. Many of you reading this will have already set a goal for the New Year, and many of you will have resolved to either lose scale weight or body fat. Congratulations! Setting a goal is a great first step in the process. But now, the question becomes “how do I […]
Continue ReadingMy Goals for 2011 – Athletic
Last week, we covered my professional goals for 2011. This time, it’s time to focus on my training and athletic goals for the new year. Here are my current stats, as they sit after last week’s “test.”
Continue ReadingTop 10 Posts of 2010
With the year winding down, I thought today might be an appropriate time to do a year-end Top 10 post. This is really helpful for two reasons: It helps me understand what you guys want and enjoy reading the most, and It’s typically strong content that many of you may have never even seen before!
Continue ReadingFestivus for the Rest of Us
Today, it’s time to start thinking about 2011. What are your goals? Your dreams? Your aspirations? What do you want to get out of your training?
Continue ReadingMy Goals for 2011 – Professional
Over the next two weeks, I’m going to give you guys a little insight as to my goal-setting process for the upcoming year. This is something that I get asked about quite frequently, so I sincerely hope it doesn’t come off as narcissistic, or at the very least, a little too self-centered! At the end […]
Continue ReadingMy Top 10 Fitness Books
We all have “those” books. You know the ones – they always lay next to your bed, either with dog-ears or post-it notes to mark the most important passages. These are the books that have helped mold you as a coach or trainer. Today, I thought it might be helpful to give you all some […]
Continue ReadingBulletproof Knees and Back Seminar Recap
I figured a write-up/summary of my Bulletproof Knees and Lower Back seminar in Vancouver this past weekend might interest some of you, so here goes.
Continue ReadingTraining and Assessing Hypothetical Guy
At my seminar in Vancouver this weekend, I got some really fantastic questions. There were a few times, though, when “Hypothetical Guy” made an appearance. If you’ve never met “Hypothetical Guy” before, let me introduce you.
Continue ReadingGrab Your Balls!
A New Perspective on Activation By Jim Smith, CSCS, RKC Over the last 3 years I have made a huge change in the programming for my athletes. The warm-up that was once a formality has now become the center for the entire program. Why? Because it is that important! When I started focusing on the […]
Continue ReadingAccelerated Muscular Development REVIEWED
Chances are you’ve been hearing a lot about Jim “Smitty” Smith’s new product, Accelerated Muscular Development. And for good reason – it’s one hell of a product! Today, I’m going to give you guys a killer review of the product. I’ve taken the time to look through the entire product, and I can tell you […]
Continue ReadingAre you following the right program?
Today, I’ve got a hypothetical question I want to ask you. Are you following the right program? And before you blindly answer “Yes” or “Of Course,” really step back and think about that for a moment.
Continue ReadingBlack Friday and Cyber Monday Sale
Every year Eric, Bill and I run our Cyber Monday sale. It’s kind of become a tradition. And trust me, I’m all for it – do you really want to stand in a line like the one above just to snag a deal or two?
Continue ReadingWhat I’m Thankful For…
While it may be a bit cliche, I think a post such as this one is very relevant on a day like today. At this point in my life, I feel very blessed to be able to make a living doing something a love. As a result, I’d like to thank a lot of the […]
Continue ReadingRandom Training Thoughts via UGSS 2010
We haven’t had a Random Post in a while, and it shows. I think you’re really going to like this one. This is a collection of quotes and random knowledge bombs I got while hanging around this weekend’s Underground Strength Session (UGSS) at Elite Fitness. Needless to say, these are some of the strongest guys […]
Continue ReadingThe 90-90 Split-Squat
Half-kneeling and split-stance exercises are beneficial for numerous athletes and trainees. Whether your goal is to soothe knee and lower back pain, or to improve your performance on big lifts like squats and deadlifts, half-kneeling and split-stance exercises can be a fantastic addition to your program.
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