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Yoga?

Wondering my take on yoga? Half of ‘you’ don’t have clue and the other half are busy with crystaIization. I sit happily in the middle occasionally watching in confusion. Man explains, I have a knot in...

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The secret plan for progressive strength.

The secret plan for progressive strength. The plan is to periodically progress past your current capacity. The challenge is to achieve the deepest muscle soreness (possible) while at the same time...

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Artificial Sweeteners

Here is my take on artificial sweeteners. First off, this controversial topic is not complicated. Go searching for the studies that we have today and you will see the clear logic. No one has found a...

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Transverse Plane – Abdominal Training

Lesson for today: The Transverse Plane So when you do the 150 lb dumbbell on chest sit-ups you challenge your abdominal strength. But this will likely develop imbalances. Obviously if you do not do...

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Fasting 5 Step Guide.

Fasting 5 Step Guide. Step 1. Complete 24hr fast. - One caffeine beverage pre-fast (bean coffee preferred). - Electrolyte solution pre-fast (recommended). Step 2. Aerobic Session. -  35-60 minute walk...

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Purpose of the dead lift

Purpose of the dead lift is to create perfect symmetry and balance of the posterior chain.   That means your; hips, butt, back of your legs, ankles, heals, small of your back, upper back, shoulders,...

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Balanced Muscular Development

Balanced muscular development. It was on my trainer card years ago. Most all trainers have a knack for talking and hearing their own voice. A teacher has gift of listening. This is something people...

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How can I become more flexible?

First we need to create movement patterns. Patterns we move freely throughout (mobility). Once this range of motion is fluid we must implement flexibility training. This means painful stretching of...

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‘Sprinting vs. Runing vs. Jogging vs. Walking.’

Let’s define. Sprint: less than 800 meters +90% Run: more than 1 mile 75-85% Jog: more than 4 miles 55-70% Walk: 10-50% (% of maximum heart rate) When you sprint, you test your mechanics. Faster you...

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Incremental Successes

Often times there is a moment (seconds/years) when things feel and look repetitive. When building piece by piece (smoothing/refining) on what we have learned becomes arduous. In order to develop ‘new’...

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Timing is everything.

There is a time and place for each macro nutrient (Fat. Protein. Carbohydrate). If you have followed me for a time you will understand there is only one food (quality) choice to be made (paleo). So...

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‘The Happy Medium’

On one hand, we can program for capacity. On another, body composition. On another movement patterns. On another prehab/rehab. On another health, longevity, vitality, stress management. And there is...

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