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Put Your Fitness Journey on Easy Mode

7 Tips to Ease Your Fitness Frustrations Making a commitment to fitness is a big deal! After all, you are improving yourself. But, if you're anything like me, you go into new situations with preconceived ideas and high expectations of success. Talk about pressure. Getting fit is hard enough without...Read More

5 Steps to a Better Workout: Upgrade your Gym Routine

In a workout slump lately? Just not feeling it? Sometimes a little break from the gym is all it takes to reignite your fitness fire. But what happens when that doesn't work? Try these 5 steps for a great workout, and watch that slump disappear. #1 Fuel Up If your workout problems...Read More

How to Get Your First Pull-Up and Beyond

Want a smaller waist? Without dieting? Focusing on building your back and shoulders is the way to go. The wider your upper body, the smaller your waist will appear. This look, also known as a V-taper, is much sought after among bodybuilders and average Joes alike. If you want the illusion of a smaller waist, it's time to...Read More

Crafting a Successful Squat: Troubleshooting & Fixing the Squat

If you've been following my squat series, Crafting a Successful Squat, then you already have a great base of knowledge for squat success. But sometimes knowledge is not enough. Unfortunately, squatting doesn't come naturally for everyone. And if you've been following along, you know this already. So let's take a...Read More

Crafting a Successful Squat: Squat Setup & Execution

One of the most important aspects of a successful squat is the setup. If you want to learn to squat properly, you have to learn how to set up properly. There are several things within the setup that need to be accounted for, and we will go over them, step...Read More

Crafting a Successful Squat: The Squat is Individual

Many videos on YouTube, and much of the squat advice found online, will treat the squat with a one-size-fits-all approach. These "squat tips" often miss the mark because the squat is not a one-size-fits-all situation. There are definite squat rules that should be followed, but squat tips must be taken with a grain of...Read More

Weight Training Programs: Rep Ranges & Goal Changes

When it comes to weight training, there are many programs to choose from. So many, in fact, the task of picking the right one can feel a little overwhelming. While a self-written exercise routine is okay, a professionally structured training program is often the best way to go. Before even attempting to wade...Read More

Weight Training: Your Insurance Policy

Recently, my sister-in-law asked me how I eat so "hearty" but still maintain my figure. She said she noticed that I'm not shy about going back for seconds and I tend to clear my plate. Well, the first answer that popped into my head was, "I lift weights. It's like...Read More

No Gain, No Gain

Yeah, you read that right. The name of the game in this muscle thing is gain. You might say, "Obviously!" Ah, but you'd be surprised how many folks make missteps in this game, myself included. When I first started out, I thought I knew what I was doing. I was...Read More

Muscle Confusion: Myth or Miracle?

When muscle confusion first came on the scene, it was as if the clouds parted and the light dawned on a new and glorious day. A day of reckoning. A day when blurred visions of fitness success finally became clear. A day that would live in infamy. Okay, too far. Anyway, on that...Read More

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