Stuff I Struggle With: Installment 1
No need for a witty introduction here. The title says it all. Stuff I Struggle With 1. Writing Periodized Programs for Gen Pop Clients I know this may ruffle a few feathers out there, but I really struggle with the idea of writing periodized (meaning, several weeks or months in advance) training programs for the […]
Factors to Consider When Training Around Pain
Getting hurt is a drag. It’s even more of a drag when you’re someone who’s used to being active and an injury prevents you from training consistently or prevents you from training as hard as you’d like. There’s generally two approaches many people take: 1. Complete rest.2. Conjure up their inner Jason Bourne and grit […]
Landmine Training and Why I Like It
I’ve been a fan of the Landmine going all the way back to the early years of Cressey Sports Performance when we started to implement it into our clients’ and athletes’ programs. Now, I’m not going to sit here and say the Landmine is the end-all-be-all panacea of fitness and performance. I like it and […]
Showcasing Strong
What is strong? That’s a good question, and one I feel I don’t have a concise way of answering. I mean, some questions are a cinch to answer: Q: What would be your weapon of choice during the zombie apocalypse?A: Easy. Samurai sword. Q: If you could pick one career to have what would it […]
I Joined a Commercial Gym: Here’s Why
I’ve been a coach in the fitness industry for more than two decades and I recently did a thing for the first time in my professional career. No, I didn’t recommend a juice cleanse to a client. Nope, I didn’t perform my first kipping pull-up. And no, I didn’t not play Wu-Tang Clan on Wu-Tang […]
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Boom or Bust: Why You’re Always Hurt May 15, 2026 -
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