Fitness Industry Hyperbole is Exhausting
We all know hyperbole when we see it. In general, it’s purposeful use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It’s often used in writing (and communication as a whole) to evoke strong feelings and reaction from the audience. These reactions can range from a chuckle and an “aww shucks” eye roll… Read more
Introducing: Strong Body Strong Mind App
I told you it was coming! Our app is now available. Our App: From Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore and Psychologist Dr. Lisa Lewis Most of you may already know that my wife, Dr. Lisa Lewis, Psychologist (and household director of talking about feelings), has been my partner in our Strong Body, Strong Mind initiative: …to… Read more
Coming Soon: The Strong Body Strong Mind App
I’ve been woefully negligent with my writing prowess of late. But it’s for good reason. My wife, Dr. Lisa Lewis, and I have been busy for the past few months developing a wellness/fitness app! Strong Body, Strong Mind The app is called Strong Body, Strong Mind and we firmly feel it’s going to be quite… Read more
Why You Need to Consider How You Breathe
This post covers breathing. (Cue the cavalcade of eye rolls) But I PROMISE I am going to 1) be brief, and more importantly 2) showcase why it’s important and why it will help you feel better, move better, perform better, and likely turn you into a Jedi Master Spartan Sex God of Minas Tirith. Deal?… Read more
The One Thing Many Lifters Fail to Understand: Easy Training Is Good Training
Forget the more esoteric nuances of things like Heart Rate Variability, the efficacy of cold baths, or whether it’s better to follow a concurrent or linear periodization training program for best results. For superior results in the weight-room I’d make the argument that the ONE thing many lifters fail to appreciate and understand is that… Read more
Everything and Nothing Causes Low Back Pain
The topic of low back pain (LBP) – how to assess it, diagnose it, and how to treat it – can be a controversial one. I italicized the word “can” because I don’t feel it’s all that controversial. Cauliflower as an option for pizza crust or Zach being chosen as the bachelor on the current season of… Read more
The Peculiar State of Fitness Assessments
NOTE: There’s only a few more days to get my latest continuing education resource – Strategic Strength – at $50 off the regular price. Today’s post discusses one of the main topics covered in the course: Assessment. Assessment. People don’t like the feeling of being judged – especially by complete strangers. However, when it comes… Read more
The Story of a Shitty Deadlift Turned State Record
HEADS UP: My newest and latest continuing education resource – Strategic Strength – is now officially available to make out with purchase. It’s on sale all this week at $50 off the regular price. I hope you’ll check it out. (waves Jedi hand – you WILL check it out). This is a story about a… Read more