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• August 15, 2012

  “Smith Machine Squats” Are Not Squats

  Every now and then, I’m challenged by certain questions at the gym which force me to ignore what is ideal and address what is ideal for an individual.  Typically, it’s dealing with well-intended older members who want to exercise, but are walled into their comfort zones, and are only willing to use machines and/or walk…

• August 14, 2012

  Four “S”s for Every Day

  Happy Tuesday, ya’ll!  Today I’d like to share with you a quick list of 4 things that you should try to do Every Damn Day.  They’ll help enhance physical, mental, and social health, and can impact aspects of your life not related to exercise and training.  Regardless of where you stand with your training and…

• August 12, 2012

  Read More Research, Umbridge

  I’m enjoying a Saturday evening of watching the Olympics, reading snippets of research from The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Resarch, and watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.  Behold, one of the most irritating characters ever in the history of the world modern literature: For those of you who aren’t Potterheads, this…

• July 31, 2012

  The Olympic Spirit

  The Games of the XXX Olympiad officially began on Friday, July 27th, and the 2012 London Olympics will run until August 12th. For these 17 days, we’ll see the best athletes in the world compete for personal accomplishment, national pride, and the promotion of sport.  My absolute favorite time of the year is the Holiday…

• July 26, 2012

  Single Limb Circuits

  Working in a commercial gym setting, I see a lot of less-than-optimal training.  This morning alone, I saw a lady curling tiny dumbbells while using an elliptical, and a larger-than-average man curling larger dumbbells while balancing on the BOSU ball.  And people wonder why I hate curls. The biggest mistake that people tend to make…