Infographic - The Kettlebell Swing & Avoiding the Dreaded "No Rep"
There are a lot of things in 'the Sport of Fitness' that can suck, but few things suck more than getting No-Repped, especially when it really matters (e.g. the Open)....
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Infographic - Pullups, Knees to Elbow & Other 'Gymnastics-y" Movements
Well they're not all here (missing a breakdown of movements like the Butterfly Pullup, (Bar) Muscle-up, Toes to bar etc), but check out this cool infographic from Catalyst Athletics, breaking...
Infographic - How to Load A Barbell
How do you load your barbell? a)Lots of little (5 and 10lb plates)? b) A mix of 'heavy' and 'light' plates in no particular order? c) It doesn't matter....I use...
Infographic - 10 Reasons to Strength Train
Why Do We Strength Train? In addition to feeling (and looking) like badasses, lifting weights can help Lower Blood Pressure Improve sleep patterns Boost Metabolism Increase our levels of dopamine,...
The Basic Snatch Styles. Descriptions and Hints
Efficiency Tips from the ******** Journal (Preview) Get the full version from the ******** Journal (log in required): This is an excerpt from Explosive Lifting for Sports-Enhanced Edition. There...
Don't let vitamin D deficiency get in the way of your training!
OK, so I have covered the importance of adequate quality sleep and joint impact on your progression and health as an athlete. Now, as the nights draw in on those...
Top 10 Reasons Heavy Weights Don’t Bulk Up the Female Athlete
I am always asked by my female friends and colleagues the secret to losing weight.... Not a single one of them has taken up my advice because I simply point...
Top Vancouver personal trainer Craig Boyd begins a month long trial of HMB+ Creatine
Craig Boyd, co-founder and head of trainers at Precision athletics in Vancouver (www.precisionathletics.ca) will be test driving Blonyx HMB+ Creatine over the next month. Craig will be keeping us up...