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MR’s September Goals

on September 3, 2010 | by

Ever have one of those times in your life where things seem to be hitting on all cylinders? That’s kind of where I’m at right now. Things are going really well in virtually every facet of my life, so I figured I’d share a little bit of personal information with this post. I get a […]

And then there was VIDEO

on September 2, 2010 | by

I’m once again working on the site, and this time I REALLY need your input. Here’s what I need: I’m working on a new section for the site that focuses on video. The goal will be to answer your most pressing questions via a video response. This could be related to exercise technique, performance, coaching […]

A Killer Chin-up Variation

on August 31, 2010 | by

In today’s edition of Exercise of the Week, we’re going to cover a sweet variation on an old-school strength exercise.

3 Keys to Long Term Bench Press Success

on August 30, 2010 | by

Today I’m going to link you over to the CriticalBench.com site. I wrote a guest blog over there that I think you’ll really enjoy, especially if you’re interested in driving your bench press numbers up! 3 Keys to Long-Term Bench Press Success Got questions about the bench press? Be sure to leave them below and […]

Unstable Surface Training for Beginners

on August 25, 2010 | by

Unstable Surface Training: Functional training revolution, or simply the current training fad? (Photo courtesy of TRXFitness.co.uk) Unstable surface training (UST) is currently all the rage in the fitness world. Go to any fitness seminar or boot camp and you’ll immediately notice tools like Blast straps or TRX systems being employed. The question becomes, how efficacious […]

Negativity and Life

on August 23, 2010 | by

I’m going off the beaten path a bit here today, but I think you’ll be able to relate. Fear, negativity and/or a “scarcity” mindset are things we must address on a daily basis. Here are two of my favorite quotes about negativity: ~ From the backstabbing co-worker to the meddling sister-in-law, you are in charge […]

Random Friday 8-20-10

on August 20, 2010 | by

So we’ve got another week in the books, and I figured it’s time to do a Random Friday post. Enjoy! The 2010 Midwest Performance Enhancement Seminar is One Week Out! The 2010 Midwest Performance Enhancement Seminar is 8 days out, and we’re still getting quite a few people registered. If you’re interested in learning from […]

Knee Pain Basics Part 3

on August 18, 2010 | by

Coaching Your Way to Healthy Knees! In this final installment of our knee pain basics series, we’re going to cover specific things you can do in your training sessions to maximize your knee health. If you’ve been living under a rock the past two weeks and missed the first two installments, be sure to check […]

What is YOUR Goal?

on August 17, 2010 | by

This past weekend, my wife and I had a little getaway for our 6-year wedding anniversary. It was a fantastic time, with the only problem being the heat index was 100+ degrees everyday! That’s not really the point of the post, though. Upon our return, I realized something – it’s already August 17th! That’s right, […]

Coordination Training & Young Athletes

on August 14, 2010 | by

The myths and falsehoods associated with Coordination Training are plenty. I’ll outline the ‘Top 3′ here: Coordination is a singular element that is defined by a universal ability or lack of ability Coordination cannot be trained nor taught Coordination-based stimulus should be restricted to preadolescent children This article will provide a broad-based look at each […]

Knee Pain Basics Part 2

on August 12, 2010 | by

Programming and Training Thoughts to Reduce Knee Pain In Part I of our series, we discussed my core philosophy behind knee pain, and how to address it from a theoretical standpoint. In case you missed it, check it out via the link below: Knee Pain Basics, Part I In our second edition, we’re going to […]

Knee Pain Basics Part 1

on August 9, 2010 | by

How To Get (And Keep!) Your Knees Healthy for a Lifetime Today we’re going to cover the basics of knee pain – whether you’re an end-user, a trainer/coach, or somewhere in between, I hope this piece gives you an understanding of my core philosophy behind long-term knee health. Rule #1 – Do No Harm! Are […]

Sleep 101

on August 3, 2010 | by

Is sleep the final piece of your training puzzle? Several months ago, I posted a blog called “The 3 Pillars of Training.” For those of you who aren’t interested in reading the entire post, let me summarize: The 3 key components of seeing progress, regardless of your goals, are training, nutrition and recovery. Obviously, more […]

Random Wednesday 7-28-10

on July 28, 2010 | by

It’s been a while since I did a “random” post, so I figure today was the day to get back in the saddle. This will actually just serve as my newsletter for the week as well, as I’m traveling to Louisville for a mastermind group early Friday morning and won’t be able to pull one […]

Understanding Your Abs

on July 23, 2010 | by

There’s been tons of talk lately about the abs, and even more specifically, the rectus abdominis (RA). After all, everyone wants that lean, sexy six-pack before summer hits, right? Here’s the problem: We’re still caught up in outdated training methods, and not focused on what science has brought to light over the past 5-10 years. […]