Strength shows up differently in every single sport based on the demand of required skills and positions. While most can benefit from a general mix of squatting, pulling and pressing movements, Olympic ... Continue Reading
3 Variations to Take Trap Bar Squats to the Next Level
Trap bars might not be competition lifts but if you’re not competing, why should you care? The trap bar, also called a hex bar, can be a great option if you suffer from low back discomfort or if you don’t ... Continue Reading
Layne Norton Discusses His Exact Supplement Routine and Macronutrient Split
Dr. Layne Norton is a titan in the field of nutrition, a veritable behemoth of knowledge who holds a PhD in Nutritional Science along with seven bodybuilding titles and six powerlifting titles — for a ... Continue Reading
Delaware
Delaware’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Delaware, the second smallest state in the country, has miles of beautiful shoreline, large outdoor valley ranges, and optimal climates for an ... Continue Reading
6 Ways Weightlifters Can Use “Overload Training” for Better 1RMs
The sport of weightlifting is equal parts technique and strength. One doesn’t go without the other. While technique work is absolutely crucial to perfect both the snatch and the clean and jerk, being ... Continue Reading
6 Ways To Improve Your Recovery When You’re Stressed Out
Whether it’s the ever-present anxiety of the seemingly endless pandemic, not being able to hug your friends for months, or some intense combination of these and other factors… things are pretty stressful. ... Continue Reading
The Right Way to Train Your Posterior Chain, With Teddy Willsey (Brought to You by BSN)
Have you ever felt like you’re not quite sure if the way you’re lifting is going to make you more injury resistant or more injury prone? It's a pretty common sentiment among lifters, especially those ... Continue Reading
Adaptive Athlete Joe Micco’s Message: Don’t Just Accept Your Prognosis
It was 2011: Joe Micco was 27 and had his whole life ahead of him. A former college and professional football player, Micco had just accepted a coaching position in the Arena Football League, and was ... Continue Reading
150 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles in the United States
150 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles Where you live can have a big impact on how you live. And that’s especially true for fitness-minded folks. Access to outdoor activities, air quality, ... Continue Reading
Connecticut
Connecticut’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Connecticut’s northeastern charm attracts many families and business people who are pledging to get healthy. Connecticut is putting a ... Continue Reading
Colorado
Colorado’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Healthy living in Colorado is easy when the beauty of mother nature surrounds you. Yogis, hikers, and fitness gurus descend upon Colorado’s ... Continue Reading
California
California’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 With beautiful long beaches, mountains and nature reserves, it’s no wonder that Californians love to get fit. In the Golden State, as much ... Continue Reading
The 5 Biggest Coaching Misconceptions in Weightlifting
Some of us enter the coaching profession for a livelihood, and many of us do it for free as a hobby, out of pure love. When you love something you want to share it with everyone. It’s just human nature. ... Continue Reading
5 Steps to Effective Remote Individual Program Design
If you have been a personal trainer or group class coach for a while, the thought of remote coaching sounds appealing. For starters, in-person coaching can be pretty exhausting, especially if you’re ... Continue Reading
4 Full Body Bodyweight AMRAP Workouts To Maintain Strength
As much as you love barbells (you and me both, my friend), it can be good to return to good old bodyweight moves. They help uncover weak links in movement integrity. Recognizing that slight leftward lean ... Continue Reading
5 Supplements That Might Help With Muscle Soreness
Sore muscles suck. Your WODs are modified, you scale back only to train movements that don’t cause you discomfort, but it’s still not the same as before. Sticking to your physical therapist’s ... Continue Reading
What to Do If You’re Squat or Deadlift Dominant
While different coaches have different opinions on the topic, I would argue that if your back squat is more than 85 percent of your deadlift, then you’re squat dominant and probably should devote some time ... Continue Reading
Arizona
Arizona’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 From rust-colored canyons to sparkling blue waters, Arizona is a playground of exploration and activity. Fitness lovers will find a thriving ... Continue Reading
Arkansas
Arkansas’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Outdoor adventures await in Arkansas for fitness enthusiasts who love spending time river rafting, climbing, and hiking. This southern ... Continue Reading
Alaska
Alaska’s Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Known as The Last Frontier, Alaska beckons those seeking health and wellness through comforting isolation. Icy glaciers, frosted tundras, and ... Continue Reading
5 Bodyweight Exercises to Build Dynamic Total Body Strength
When it comes to warming up, the first thing that usually comes to mind for many of us is jumping jacks, planks, and doing a couple of hamstring stretches, or leg kicks. Over the past few years, as my main ... Continue Reading
3 Underrated Kettlebell Exercises for Core Strength
The kettlebell is a fantastic tool to improve power, strength, and conditioning. Swings, goblet squats and overhead pressing with a kettlebell is a circuit made in exercise heaven. However, the ... Continue Reading
Alabama
Alabama’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles 2020 Known as the Heart of Dixie, Alabama is in the middle of the Deep South and inundated with landscapes perfect for fitness lifestyles. Dozens ... Continue Reading
The Hollow Body Position: Why It’s So Important for Fitness Athletes
The hollow body position is a bit like the foundation of a house: Without a well built foundation, good luck building that house. This is especially true when it comes to learning gymnastics movements: ... Continue Reading