Most fitness apps are garbage. Nearly all the people I know who use Apple watches, FitBits, or other worthless gadgets and toys don’t need them and don’t make any change based on the feedback they get. They just like being cool and having a thing pat them on […]
Inc. Magazine writer Jeff Haden does a good job describing the rigors and benefits of interval training in this piece. The changes brought about at the genetic and cellular levels are impressive…literally life changing. Yes, it will be hard. And, yes, you will enjoy the benefits. You can […]
Outside Magazine publishes some very useful and well-written fitness material. This article falls into that bucket. Excellent, clear, straightforward, actionable advice from an NFL strength coach. This is so not workout-of-the-day/week/month b.s. Be great (and keep getting better) at fundamentals is a fitness strategy that will last a […]
One of the very best and most well written essays I’ve ever read in the popular media on exercise, calorie restriction, and weight loss. Manage your intake to manage weight; exercise to build and sustain fitness. They do go hand in hand, but they are complementary, not duplicative. […]
Look at what’s number one on the list in this article. Happiness can be fleeting under the best of circumstances. Even people who are basically happy have periods when they’re not, and for those who are prone to depression, it’s always a struggle. The core issue with depression (or […]
A great pleasure to get to know Luke Lamb of Jefferson City, MO. A professional coach himself, Luke is working towards his StrongFirst SFG 1 Certification, and this is what he had to say about working with me: As a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach myself, […]
Thank you, Ivona! I can highly recommend Coach Vik. I have taken private training sessions in kettlebells with him and have noticed a great improvement in my technique. I first took kettlebells years ago and felt this type of activity was ideal for maintaining strength and fitness with […]
An excellent, understandable article full of common sense and evidence. The Telegraph: The midlife health checklist: how to maximise your wellbeing in your 40s and beyond. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwr4i50Dk
Many thanks to the Whole Life Challenge for publishing this essay on fitness wearables by me and my colleague, Chad Estes. For many Americans, 2017 is the year that they will finally get in shape. So Source: It Might Be Time to Throw Your Fitness Wearable in the […]
Confirming the value of building a strong exercise habit as a young adult. Don’t worry about what you do…just do…and keep doing. Add variety and intensity when you feel ready. Your body will tell you when you are either not doing enough or too much. The data here […]
