First and foremost, this isn’t set in stone or the way that you have to do it. It’s simply a guide. Lately I have been following a Push/Pull/Legs type of split after 2-3 years of simple Total Body lifts. I start my push days with DB Bench Press, pull days with Chin Ups, and leg … Continue reading How Many Sets & Reps?
Month: November 2021
Monday Musings
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend Thanksgiving! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! A 30-45 minutes of workout in the morning sets the mood for the entire day.Want to … Continue reading Monday Musings
S&C Week in Review: 11/28
Happy Sunday and I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Before we get … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 11/28
Random Thoughts: November Edition
Another month, another post full of random thoughts that have been going through my head. Hope it sparks a little thought in people and you enjoy! If you think the benefits to strength training is just physical, you need to start strength training consistently. Tons more benefits…I believe exercise should be considered medicine.Think you are … Continue reading Random Thoughts: November Edition
Core Training Tip
So many popular core exercises ask the core to create motion. But the job of the core is to resist motion. More body saws. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFE_HyHz98o&feature=youtu.be More Rollouts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS6ntCPlMog More Plank variations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imb3kyX2Rkk How do we categorize core work? What does our core work look like? What are our progressions and regressions? All of that can … Continue reading Core Training Tip
How to Prioritize Your Health as You Age
🗣Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. — Jim Rohn ✔️ strength train 2-5x a week✔️ don’t skip out on cardio — it’s boring but good for heart health✔️ try to eat a well rounded whole food diet the majority of the time✔️ sleep 7-9 hours a night ✔️ drink … Continue reading How to Prioritize Your Health as You Age
November Train With Craig Athlete Program Example
The fourth and final week of training in the November Train With Craig program, which means new workouts get sent out next week! Here is an example of our Day 3 in the November Athlete Program. There was a lot of tempo work in this months program, with tempo squats and tempo rows in this … Continue reading November Train With Craig Athlete Program Example
Monday Musings
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! No foods should be off limits. But that also doesn’t mean you should eat nothing but donuts … Continue reading Monday Musings
S&C Week in Review: 11/21
Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Before we get to the weekly content, I wanted to remind … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 11/21
November Train With Craig General Fitness Program Example
This week is the third week of the November Train With Craig Program! Here is an example of the current Day 2 General Fitness/Adult lift. The program has 3 days, all different, plus an aerobic circuit, and changes each month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5H9J_aOcZw&feature=youtu.be Beyond the General Fitness/Adult program, we also have an Athlete program, and you get … Continue reading November Train With Craig General Fitness Program Example