Over the last 6-8 months I have really changed the way that I train. I still perform my fair share of bilateral lower body movements but I have also started to add in as much single leg training as I can. One of my favorite single leg exercises is the rear foot elevated split squat … Continue reading Exercises You Should Be Doing: Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
Month: September 2011
Hump Day Reading to Get You Through the Day
We all know how fun a long day at work can be, especially come when you realize its still just mid-week, so here's a little reading to keep you busy while trying to get through another day. Read More by Michael Boyle The article has little to do with fitness and more to do about being … Continue reading Hump Day Reading to Get You Through the Day
5 Ways to Increase Gym Productivity
We're all busy, but that's no excuse for not making time for the gym. Here are 5 easy tips to getting you in and out of the gym and be productive while there. 1) Have a Plan I can't tell you how many times I see someone in the gym waste a ton of time because … Continue reading 5 Ways to Increase Gym Productivity
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Chin Ups
One of my favorite exercises, whether you are a weekend warrior trying to get in better shape or an athlete, is the chin up. Hopefully the chin up hasn’t been overlooked in your training program, though I fear it has. I rarely see people performing a chin up, while I regularly see them performing the … Continue reading Exercises You Should Be Doing: Chin Ups
Supplements That Are Actually Useful: Whey Protein
Unfortunately 95% of supplements on the market are nothing but a scam and that may even be an understatement. Companies market supplements in so many ways, giving you all these crazy claims as well as before and after pictures that lure you in and get you to drop all your hard earned money…and the scary … Continue reading Supplements That Are Actually Useful: Whey Protein
Core Training 101
As I walked into the gym the other day I overheard the “bro’s” talking this and that about ab/core training. I wasn’t really paying all that much attention to what they were saying because when I do I typically can’t get over how stupid they are but that’s not really the point of this post. … Continue reading Core Training 101