25 Aug A New Study: More Benefits With Kettlebell Training?
A new study in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research (Vol, 26, No.8, August 2012, p. 2228-2233) demonstrated more benefits of kettlebell training, specifically, the kettlebell swing. It's really exciting to see more data showing the benefits of kettlebells. But, to be very honest, all this does...
22 Aug Book Review: It Starts With Food
... The book is a case for life change. Is the approach a radical overhaul? For some it may be. It depends on how you’ve been eating and what you consider an overhaul. If you want good health, if you want to avoid gaining weight every year, if you...
20 Aug 3 Critical Changes That Obliterated Body Fat and Built a Fit, Strong, and Powerful Body.
In this article I'm coming clean. This is the article that is WAY overdue! I'll reveal my 3 biggest changes that totally rejuvenated my body, my health, and my strength in the last few years. Things that have been totally transformative. It's really embarrassing to admit this, but...
09 Aug The “Summit of Strength” (Bodyweight Training, The Bent Press, & Breathing)
I attended this year's "Summit of Strength" workshop, which I would simply define as an experience in "awesomeness." If you don't know what the "Summit of Strength" (SOS) is, let me give some background, before I share with you what my key take-aways were at this year's...
31 Jul Dr. Lonnie Lowery – How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
(#14) In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know about dietary protein. The facts and myths, including how much protein you really need. Protein is definitely one of the most controversial and widely debate topics in nutrition. Now you'll get to hear directly from one of the leading experts in the topic of protein and resistance exercise, Dr. Lonnie Lowery. Dr. Lowery is a PhD exercise physiologist, nutritionist (RD), academic professor, competitive bodybuilder, and one of the co-hosts of the Iron Radio Podcast at Iron Radio.org. Not only is Dr. Lowery a scientific expert, but he's also a clinical expert with extensive practical experience and knowledge in the area of resistance training. This is a rare combination.28 Jul 7 Lessons From The Maximum Impact Barbell Training Workshop: Why You Need Barbells in Your Program.
Let me tell you why you should strongly consider adding barbell training in your program, if you're not implementing barbells already. I recently attended a phenomenal 2 day weekend workshop in barbells, the Maximum Impact Barbell Training Workshop. Before I tell you why barbells are so important...