Posts Tagged with "Dr. Sarah Duvall"

You Need to Lift Shit to Fix Shit: Some Postpartum Considerations

I know, I know… I’m a dude. What could I possibly have to say when it comes to the delicate intricacies of postpartum anything? Well, as it happens, I’ve worked with many women during and after their pregnancies throughout the years, and have had pretty good success with mansplaining the inner workings of a uterus… Read more

A Thoughtful and Reflective Discussion On Postpartum Training

My son, Julian, was born January 31, 2017. Four days later my wife, Lisa, accompanied me to the gym. The workout wasn’t anything crazy. There were no burpees, no deadlifts, no squats; hell I don’t even think there was a barbell involved. If anything, the field trip served as more of a rendezvous back to… Read more

4 Things to Consider When Working With Postpartum Women

I’ve always prided myself in my ability to recognize (and then attempt to address) my knowledge gaps. Understanding functional anatomy? ✅ Peeling back the onion on the importance of breathing mechanics? ✅ Having a better understanding of how to appropriately program plyometrics? ✅ Long division? ❌ One of the best things I did for my… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 9/20/19

  BUT FIRST…CHECK OUT WHERE I’M GOING 1. Coaching Competency Workshop – New York, NY: Sunday, November 3, 2019 2. (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint – Athens, Greece: Saturday, Feb 29th & Sunday, March 1st, 2020 This will be the first leg of mine and Dean Somerset’s European extravaganza in early 2020. The second… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/14/19

BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT 1. (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint Workshop – 2019 Locations & Dates Sydney, Australia: July 13-14th at Clean Shred. Melbourne, Australia: July 19-21st and Melbourne Strength & Conditioning. (<—  Includes bonus “Psych Skills for Fitness Pros” pre-workshop with Dr. Lisa Lewis). This workshop will piggyback on the material Dean Somerset and I covered in the… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 1/18/19

BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT 1. (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint – 2019 Locations & Dates Philadelphia, PA: April 27-28th Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: May 25-26th Sydney, Australia: July 13-14th Singapore, Republic of Singapore: July 20-21st This workshop will piggyback on the material Dean Somerset and I covered in the original Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint. With this iteration, though, we’ll be… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/30/18

What the what? A Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work? On a Saturday? I know what you’re thinking: “This is the best Saturday……….EVER!” Or, that’s probably not what you’re thinking. Either way, pretty cool right? BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT  1. Strong Body-Strong Mind – Boston, MA We had such a great response when Lisa and… Read more

Are You Engaging the Right Muscles When You Squat?

I’m in Europe for the next two weeks traveling. Fear not. I’ve still managed to queue up some stellar content for you in my absence. Today Dr. Sarah Duvall is pinch-writing for me talking about a topic that’s relevant to anyone who likes to lift heavy things: Squats (and how to make them feel better)…. Read more