Exercises You Should Be Doing: 1-Legged Barbell RDL
What Is It: 1-Legged Barbell RDL (Romanian Deadlift)-red shoes optional. Who Did I Steal It From: Apparently the Romanians What Does It Do: If you asked me what most trainees fail to incorporate into their programming, it’s single leg work. Oftentimes, single leg work gets put-off or neglected altogether in favor of bilateral (two-legged) work… Read more
CP Goes on a Field Trip
It’s often been stated that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result. This was never more apparent than this past weekend, when I decided to make a cameo appearance at my old stomping grounds-The Sportsclub/LA in downtown Boston. One of my clients still trains there… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday (A Day Late Because I Moved Into My New Apartment and Didn’t Get the Interbwebz Hooked Up Till Yesterday Edition)
As the title states, I moved into my new apartment at the tail end of last week, so I apologize for taking so long to write another post. Suffice it to say, I’m digging the new pad. My cupboards are stocked with beef jerky, Star Wars posters are up, and I bought a plunger. Oh,… Read more
Product Review: Strength Training for Fat Loss and Conditioning
It’s no secret that the majority of people who begin a fitness program, do so to look better neked. Sure there are plenty of people who do it for ulterior reasons, such as performance enhancement, increased strength, or for general health purposes. But lets not beat around the bush-for most trainees, there’s only one reason,… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Hand Switches w/ Push-Up
What Is It: Hand Switches w/ Push-Up Who Did I Steal It From: I can’t remember, so I’m claiming this mofo. What Does It Do: This is actually a pretty versatile movement since it could be used as either part of a general warm-up or as part of an actual training program. I like this… Read more
Exercises You Should Be Doing: The Rainbow Deadlift
Short and sweet today. Here’s one of my new favorite exercises. Not the most manly sounding exercise, I know. Unfortunately Kitten Tears Deadlift and Puppy Dog Kisses Deadlift were already taken. What Is It: The Rainbow Deadlift Who Did I Steal It From: Nick Tumminello (who coincidentally just released a really great dvd two weeks… Read more
Tax Day-Fitness Related Edition
Like the majority of Americans today, I’m recovering from the manic depression that inevitably comes with paying our government 1/3 of my income. In fact, I’m so depressed about how much I owe “The Man” I may just stay at home today and watch an episode of One Tree Hill. *45 minutes, and one pint… Read more
Operation NEPA (Not to be Confused with Operation JAWBMOYSWBM*)
I read an article by my good friend Leigh Peele not too long ago which talked about the role that NEAT/NEPA play in our daily lives. For those not in the know: NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis NEPA: Non-Exercise Physical Activity Both are essentially the same thing, and can range anywhere from gently tapping your foot… Read more