Crafting a Successful Squat: Troubleshooting & Fixing the Squat

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: The Squat is Individual

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

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

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
6 Workout Motivation Thieves & How to Overcome Them

6 Workout Motivation Thieves & How to Overcome Them

Tired of having your fitness motivation swiped out from under you? Don't let the bad guys win again. It's time to step up and be your own hero. Find out what's holding you back from the fit lifestyle you deserve, and get 6 simple solutions you can use RIGHT NOW....Read More
No Gain, No Gain

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?

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
Nothing Worth Having is Easy

Nothing Worth Having is Easy

I'm looking at you, quick-fix junkies.  Actually I'm looking at all of us.  We're all guilty of falling for the next best supplement or workout program, at one time or another.  But this goes beyond the fitness world.  Every day we are faced with situations that influence our lives.  It's how we respond to these...Read More