Efficiency. We all want it. Cars with ever increasing miles-per-gallon. Computer batteries that last longer, on shorter charges. Everything we do, is about completing more work with less effort. Efficiency is the new goal for everything we do. So why isn’t your workout efficient? Other than knowing nothing about program design (learn HERE) it’s because…
If you’re a musician, how often do you exercise? Specifically, how often do you exercise in ways that are specific to your needs as a musician. You probably don’t. It’s not all your fault. How many instructors encourage their students to asses their posture, maintain physical strength, and exercise to improve their physical abilities? Not…
For a while now, I’ve been promoting the benefits of foam rolling. Tissue quality is vastly over looked, and has a huge impact on quality of movement, and everyone would benefit from performing some Self-Myofascial Release. If the smartest coaches and best athletes in the world consider it an essential part of their exercising, then…
Just got home from what could be the most sadistic thing I’ve done at the gym. After finishing a back squat 5 x 5, I convinced two friends two join me in a conditioning circuit. One of them asked me for some tips to help him get “Men’s Health” status for summer. Basically he wants…
First night in Newark, Delaware in quite a while. I was pretty concerned about being well rested for the conference, so after getting in to town just after 10pm, I did my best to get in bed…around 3 am. Clearly, seeing friends was more important. Bed at 3am. Awake at 7. Ouch. Shower, clothes, out…