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What is Progressive Overload? This should be part of your program. Online Fitness Coaching
Online Fitness Coach What is Progressive Overload? Progressive overload is a concept that was developed by U.S. Army physician Thomas Delorme in the 1940’s. He used it to help World War II soldiers to recover from injuries. What it is, it is the need for greater demands on the body during successive workouts over time. […]
Proper Warm Up Protocol For 1RM Attempts: ONLINE COACHING
ONLINE COACHING What should my warm ups look like before attempting a new PR (Personal Record) or new 1 rep max? Before you even get under the bar you should have already warmed up for a good 10 -15 minutes. Getting body temp up, lubricating joints, activating the core, firing motor units, and getting blood […]
Soccer Players!! Short Sprint Training Vs. Long Sprint Training?
Interesting study was done by the NSCA and posted in there journals. They wanted compare the two different modes of training. Short Sprint Training 4 x 50m or Long Sprint Training 200m at 85% maximal effort to increase anaerobic and aerobic capacity. The practical application is that both were relatively the same in enhancing both […]
HOW TO INCREASE BENCH PRESS
IMG_5525.MOV The above video is Carmine. Over the past year we have increased his bench press over 100lbs. In the video he destroys a PR at 425 lbs. Is a perfect example of how my program works. Have you had an issue increasing your bench press? The good news join the club. It is difficult. […]
Why Alcohol Doesn’t Work With Macros!
So, I often get the question….Well, I can drink right? as long as I make them fit into my macros. The answer is physiologically somewhat complex. I will do my best to sum it up very briefly. The answer is: The calories in the drink in itself is the not the problem. It is what […]
Complex Vs. Compound Training
Over the years some have debated as to whether compound or complex training is better for athletes. Resistance training itself without question is effective in increasing both strength and power. The NSCA just published an article in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research that compares two different ways to enhance strength and power. I […]
Are You Under-Eating?
6 Signs you’re not eating enough How do you lose weight? For many of us the answer would be “eat less and workout more.” We’ve been told our entire lives that we should eat less to lose weight and eat more to gain it. Did you know that not eating enough food can be just as […]
RESISTANCE TRAINING VS. CARDIO
What do you do to lose weight and keep it off? Run on the treadmill? Climb the stairs on the stair climber? Practice Yoga or Pilates? Watch your diet? Figuring out the right amount and type of exercise is not an easy thing to do. Every time you turn around, there is another “proven way” […]
Compound Versus Complex Training
Over the years some have debated as to whether compound or complex training is better for athletes. Resistance training itself without question is effective in increasing both strength and power. The NSCA just published an article in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research that compares two different ways to enhance strength and power. I […]