Specific workouts to achieve your goals are key. But the body actually gets stronger, leaner and more fit in the time between workouts. That means that you need to optimize your recovery in order to see the outcomes you’re looking for. Without proper recovery, your workouts are in vain. Using the right recovery tools will … Read more
Fitness competitions and intense training can lead to multiple hard workout sessions in the same day. In order to perform your best in each of the sessions your nutrition and recovery needs to be dialled in. There is no time to waste when you only have a few hours between workouts. Getting the right food, … Read more
Even the most casual exerciser knows that you need to eat food after you exercise – post-exercise nutrition helps with recovery and gaining muscle. It is often stated that you need to eat as soon as possible to maximize gains. Eating right after your work out is supposed to take advantage of the post-workout anabolic … Read more
Pickleball is one of the fasting growing sports in the United States. It is estimated the number of pickleball players has increased by over 650 percent in the last 6 years. Although pickleball has its roots in the over-60 crowd, it now boasts players of all ages. It even has reached the intramural sport level … Read more
Lifting weights should lead to body composition changes, increased strength, and/or better sport performance. Having your exercise selection, intensity, and frequency dialed will lead you to these goals. But how you lift your weights is often overlooked. Often, we do what we need to do to get the weight from point A to point B. … Read more
We live in a weird time. Often, we will sit for 8 hours a day at work then hop in our car and drive to the gym. At the gym, we will sit on a bike to warm up then move from machine to machine to get our workouts in. But isn’t there a better … Read more
From the time we were in middle school PE class, we have been hearing about the importance of warming up before physical activity. Back in the day that probably meant a couple of slow laps around the gym or soccer field, maybe a couple of arm swings, and toe touches then hopping into PE class. … Read more
Progressive overload is a necessary component of gaining strength. Thomas Delorme, a doctor working with rehabilitating soldiers following World War 2, created the term progressive overload. He described it as is the process of gradually increasing the stress placed on the body. Since then, progressive overload has become one of the most important training variables … Read more
Everyone is looking to gain strength. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about strength training. So, I’ve compiled 9 scientifically backed tips to help boost your strength gains. All 9 tips are easy to implement into your training as early as tomorrow. Lifting at The Right Intensity There needs to be appropriate load … Read more
If you have been working out hard for an extended period of time, you might find yourself wondering if you need to take a week of rest. Maybe you feel ‘off’, your lifts are plateauing, or you can’t sleep. All of these could be signs that you need a deload week. We’ve compiled 6 key … Read more