Q and A (PS: Lift Heavy Stuff. It’s Good For You)
Q: I was wondering if you are familiar with the Jari Love Ripped weight-training dvd’s and what your opinion is of them? A: To be honest, up until today I’ve never heard of Jari Love or her Ripped dvd series. But my initial thoughts are this- I’m in the business of getting people stronger (whether… Read more
Myth Busters (Microwaving Vegetables).
In recent years there has been some debate over whether or not it’s a good idea to microwave your vegetables. I decided to nip this nasty rumor in the bud and asked my friend Cassandra Forsythe for her insight on the matter. Apparently the source of this tomfoolery stems from a study published in 2003… Read more
Having Some Fun
Normally I’m not the type of guy that will go out of his way to “call people out,” but today is a rare exception. I just learned this past weekend that the Olsen twins were asked by Hugh Hefner to pose for Playboy Magazine. What tha……..what?!?! Shame on you Hugh! Yeah, you’re right, nothing in… Read more
1985 Called. It Wants Its Pointless Fitness Accessory Back.
This is a picture I came across last week of actress Lisa Rinna. Many will recognize her as a past participant of “Dancing With the Stars.” To be honest I’ve never watched an episode of that show. However, back in the day I did watch “Melrose Place” religiously every week where she played a character… Read more
Is It Worth It?
Major League star, and first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder stated last week that he is now a vegetarian. From the Milwaukee Sentinel: “It wasn’t always this way. Fielder used to enjoy a stacked burger or a juicy steak as much as any carnivore, but a few weeks ago he received a book… Read more
The Day After
This is Steph, a client of Cressey Performance who is in the midst of preparing for her 2nd Boston Marathon. As our resident Fashionista, it’s safe to say that Steph has an impeccable fashion sense based on the types of shirts she wears when she comes to train during the week. While most people preparing… Read more
“But I Don’t Want To Get Big and Bulky”
Are your ears bleeding yet? Cause mine do every time I hear a woman utter those words whenever someone mentions strength training. Note: much of the post below was part of an article I originally wrote for t-nation.com last year titled “4 Things Your Girlfriend Should Know.” Newsflash, ladies: You will not get “big and… Read more
Carbohydrate Conundrum
Q: Tony, I know you always tend to advocate that people fluctuate their calorie (and as a result, their carbohydrate intake) on training days compared to non-training days. Can you elaborate on this a bit? I am trying to lose some fat and don’t know how many carbs I should be eating per day? A:… Read more