Ever start a workout program and realize it’s simply missing your sweet spot? Perhaps you made a New Year’s resolution to work out, but you’re not getting the results you envisioned. You’re not alone – one of the most common questions I get from loved ones is what to do when they’re unhappy with their current fitness routine.For today’s post, I invite you to be a fly on the … [Read more...]
Stop Doing Cardio
Cardiovascular training is not the easiest path to achieve your leanest, firmest physique. One of the best fitness decisions I ever made was to stop doing cardio.There was a point in 2007 when I was pounding the pavement for many miles weekly. Throwing on a hoodie and headphones and getting lost in a long run is pure freedom for me. I embrace the trance, the intense sweat … [Read more...]
Bench Press - the Best Upper Body Exercise
The bench press is the most essential upper body move for overall strength, power and muscular development. It has also inspired the world's most ridiculous question: Man, how much can you bench?This query is both embarrassing and meaningful. The amount of weight an athlete can move off of his or her chest translates directly to sport. For non-athletes concerned mostly … [Read more...]
Overcoming Injuries and the Best Upper Body Workouts
When an injury robs us of our ability to train the way we are accustomed to, there is nearly always an alternative. After an injury left me unable to perform my usual routine, I focused on the best upper body workouts to keep myself fit and strong.Watching Richard Sherman on crutches during the final minutes of the Super Bowl reminded me of the September night in 2005 when … [Read more...]
Importance of Warm Ups (and Why Traditional Warm Ups are Wrong) (with Sample)
Ensuring you have an appropriate warm up is essential to any successful program. Warm ups prior to exercise are important to prepare your circulatory system and muscles for exertion and reduce the chance of injury. Unfortunately, traditional stretching routines are ineffective. The most potent way to warm up for an athletic activity is by performing the same movements you will … [Read more...]