Testosterone gets a lot of hype, and rightly so. It has many diverse effects, functions and implications, having been associated with the following (mostly in males): More lean muscle mass Higher libido Infidelity in marriage Fairness Less generosity Competitiveness...
As a student of exercise science, I was groomed to distrust CrossFit. However, I decided to hop off that bandwagon and do my own research. Is CrossFit an effective training method for improving performance? What Is It and Where Did It Come From? CrossFit is a series...
Everybody seems to want abs and better core strength, but crunches simply don’t do what people are wanting them to do. It’s time to stop wasting time on them. Here’s why, as well as some good core strengthening alternatives: There is no such thing as localized fat...
Whatever your athletic goals are, training for them without learning a bit about what makes a good training program is kinda like walking 20 miles to the grocery store because you’re too lazy to put gas in your car (not smart). I’m glad you’re getting exercise, but...
Many people come to me flustered and confused, wondering why they're not making progress in their training. Barring acts of God, if there’s an unnecessary plateau in your training it’s almost definitely due to one of the following variables: Programming Diet...
https://youtu.be/eOs65up7m0M Here's what the science has to say about the dangers of lifting heavy weights. Sources cited in this article: https://forgefitnesswichita.com/lifting-heavy/
As trainers we’re constantly scheming and racking our brains for ways to keep clients consistent with their training. When clients aren’t consistent, they don’t get very good results and we don’t look very good. Here are a few of the things I’ve learned about...
Weight training for weight loss: https://youtu.be/Yto2OQ2WnjE In this video I address some misconceptions about cardio for weight loss and make the case that strength training offers far superior benefits. I also thought of some concerns people have about strength...
Ketogenic Diets for Weight Loss and Performance There seems to be much lingering confusion out there on the topic of ketogenic diets, especially with regards to weight loss. I’ve plowed through another pile of studies for you guys in order to hopefully shed some light...
https://youtu.be/wboZk-Wxsek How fast should you lose weight? Here's a quick new video on the basics. For those interested, I'll link several scholarly articles related to the topic below. ***It's also worth noting that this is the short explanation for those of you...
There is large variability in individual responsiveness to resistance training. Understanding gender differences, or lack thereof, is useful for managing training expectations and designing training programs optimally. Here are a few good things to know: Relative...
You know that scene from Star Wars where they’re stuck in the trash compactor, the walls are closing in on them and there’s a weird worm monster swimming around beneath the sludge, threatening to attack and drag them under at any moment? That’s often how I feel as a...
There seems to be widespread concern that fruit should be avoided due to it’s sugar content. “That’s just like eating a candy bar!” I’ve heard people say of bananas. The thinking goes something like: Fruit = sugar, Sugar = bad, Fruit = bad. So is fruit too sugary?...