It seems that failure in our society is viewed as something to avoid at all costs. Perfection is celebrated, but unrealistic. When failure inevitably occurs, a lot of us take it as a personal assault on our character. People naturally stop doing things they fail at to avoid these negative feelings associated with the activity. However, for those that persevere, failure can lead to significant growth.
Read MoreLet's explore a new player in the world of PWL currently consisting of powerlifters, bodybuilders, Olympic lifters, and most recently Crossfitters. He is the Modern Meathead. And he is a problem.
Read MoreIt's summer time!!! Freshen up the hot day with this tasty recipe for Vietnamese summer rolls. We have all been to those Vietnamese restaurants that serve these delicious rolls. They are rolls filled with rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce and a little thin slice of shrimp.
Read MoreOn Saturday, April 16th, 2016, USAPL put on their annual Equinox Powerlifting meet. There were many incredible performances!
Read MoreIn my career as a trainee and fitness professional, I have found that my best education is not coming from books or lectures, but rather day to day experiences. I really enjoy training myself and others, it is an added bonus that I learn more about what I love from doing what I love. The words below are a few conclusions I have come to from the above experiences.
Read MoreI love that I can always find a way to take every day life experiences and apply it to
fitness. So my best friend and I attended a "paint nite" event to do something "different"
for once.
Read More"Motivation".
It's not something people should be concerned about when it comes to exercise. I never mention it in training sessions, I never worry about it myself, and the only time it comes up in conversation is when I tell people to ignore it.
Read MoreIn the strength training community, it's no secret that PROTEIN is a big deal. Of the three macronutrients, protein is the most important one when it comes to building and maintaining muscle and minimizing body fat. A rough guideline for anyone doing consistent weekly strength training is to get 1g of protein per pound of your body weight...daily.
Read MoreWhen I was first exposed to quality programs for strength, the first thing that struck me was how few exercises were recommended. I was used to programs that recommended 10-15 exercises per session. These strength templates proposed 3-5. There are some good reasons for this.
Read MoreThere are many different types of recovery that athletes and average gym goers can use to help alleviate muscle tension and fatigue. I have arranged them into five categories: Active, Water, Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) ,Soft Tissue/Skeletal release, and Sleep.
Read MoreIt's nothing new but I feel that it's important to say again and again just how important it is to adopt good habits so you can live longer. This isn't just something that personal trainers or macho fitness people say. This is what years of research and studies have proven to be true.
Read MoreWe bump and bruise a few places from improper movement, but one of the most common recipients from our poo poo patterns is the hips.
Read MoreRecovery is the most important aspect of training for any athlete. Recovery is where your gains are made, meaning where your muscles grow and fat is burned. Most people think this happens in the gym but this is not correct... it happens on rest days.
Read MoreAh yes, early spring. The birdies are singing, things are turning green, and seasonal veggies are creeping into the markets. And yet it's not warm enough outside to NOT turn on your oven! As such, here's a short and easy recipe to turn one of early spring's most seasonal and delightful vegetables - ASPARAGUS - into a perfect complement to any protein-rich meal.
Read MoreAre you all ready to have some FUN? Meet Anne Verville and Kevin Kelly, partners in life and in the gym. They work hard no matter what, and they have the physique results to show for it. Oh, did we mention that they're GRANDPARENTS?
Read MoreFor anyone who has ever stepped foot in a gym, beautiful abs are at least a hopeful side-effect, if not the primary goal, of training. Because of this, abs are one of the most popular muscle groups to train, with countless exercises and equipment available to do so. But what is the best way to develop these often elusive muscles?
Read MoreI love turkey burgers! I used to buy them frozen from Trader Joe's or Costco. They are both delicious and packed with tons of lean protein. I attempted my first real, fresh turkey burger recently and it came out magnificent! It tastes completely different from anything frozen and is very inexpensive.
Read MoreI don't always wuss out. In fact I think I kick ass most of the time. When others are sitting on their couches wondering why their bodies hurt, I'm at TrueFN hitting another set of heavy squats.
Read MoreYou raise your fist up and let out a roar of satisfaction. You turn around to look at what you have accomplished and suddenly that 50 feet doesn't seem so far. Congratulations. You have just performed one of the most functional strongman events ever, The Farmers Carry.
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