Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday
1. Some big news on the horizon- I’m going to be leaving the Herald in (tentatively) one week. In a nutshell, I’m going to move to my own website, which will serve as ‘homebase,’ so-to-speak, for all of my content. I’ll make a formal post when the time comes, but just wanted to give everyone… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: 1-Legged Hip Thruster
What Is It: 1-Legged Hip Thruster Who Did I Steal It From: I noticed Eric had the First Lady of Cressey Performance, Anna, perform this exercise the other day, so I figured what the heck- I have the day off, it’s beautiful outside, I just got off the phone with Tracie* and saved $200 switching… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday
1. For those who have followed me for any length of time, whether it’s through reading my articles, my blog, or listening to me on The Fitcast, one of the things I am always stressing to other fitness professionals is the importance of continuing education. More specifically, making it a priority to attend seminars and… Read more
5×5, And Just an FYI: This is FOUR Days In a Row. Someone Give Me Some Credit
Q: I’ve heard many interpretations of 5×5. Some say to start with a 5RM and then lower the weight so you can keep doing 5 rep sets. Others say to stick with the same weight and just do as many reps as you can with it for all 5 sets. Even still, others go with… Read more
Q and A: Too Fatigued To Lift?
Q: How do you know if you’re too fatigued to lift? I always tell myself that not going means I’m just weak minded, but lately I wonder if there isn’t some merit in learning when you’re truly too fatigued to lift or if you just don’t want to go. A: Lets put it this way…. Read more
“Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin”…………I Think You Know Where I’m Going With This.
Understandably, this article from Time has been making the rounds amongst various blogs, newsletters, websites, etc in the fitness industry the past few days. I’ve had several readers send me a link to the article over the course of the week, and needless to say, I felt compelled to give a little insight on the… Read more
Q and A: Dealing With Entitlement
Q: Hey Tony. I was hoping you could give me some advice on how to get into training athletes. I’ve thought about getting into personal training for a while now, and while I think I’d love it, I also think I’d hate training fat out of shape housewives who don’t want to work. I just… Read more
Q and A: To Deload or Not to Deload. That Is the Question.
Q: If possible I was hoping to get your quick take on how many athletes achieve the advanced status that would likely necessitate de-loading by intensity- that is, if you had to give an educated estimate. Some coaches have said that the vast majority of lifters never really progress beyond that intermediate stage, so I… Read more