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Strength Training For Older Adults (A Trainer’s Guide For Success)
A brief background on exercise and aging. We know that there is substantial evidence from numerous studies that demonstrate the positive association between increased levels of exercise and physical activity with improved health. If there was ever a ‘magic bullet’ to improve health in the
The “Triple-Double” Kettlebell Swing Program (Part II)
This article is for the kettlebell enthusiast or coach who wants to put into practice the many unique benefits of kettlebell training. This article is part II of an article I wrote titled How To Build a Strong Posterior Chain You Can Be Proud Of.
How To Build A Strong Posterior Chain You Can Be Proud Of (Part I)
This article is for the kettlebell enthusiast or coach who wants to better understand the many unique benefits of kettlebell training. We’ll explore specific benefits with a common kettlebell exercise. Do kettlebells build muscle? This question might surprise you, but it’s actually a common question
How To Become An Unstoppable Learning Machine (10 Strategies For Constant Growth)
This article is for the serious fitness enthusiast, coach, or athlete who wants to continue to develop themselves and evolve, beyond what they do in the gym. I believe that sometimes you have to look in the mirror and ask yourself the question “how am
Big Problems With The Latest In Kettlebell Science
I love research. We can learn a lot from it. Each and every study I read, I respect the work that went into it. I know how much time, effort, and commitment goes into doing a research study at any level. No study is perfect.
Why I Walked Away From My Career As A Physical Therapist
You should probably know that this article is potentially the most painful article I’ve ever written. Painful because I’m openly sharing why I chose to walk away from a great profession. As a matter of fact, this one is going to take some courage to
The “Gap” In Physical Therapy (Why Most Physical Therapists Don’t Understand Strength And What We Can Do About It)
I was recently talking to a top strength coach. He was telling me about his experience at a strength seminar where he was doing a presentation for a group of physical therapists. What he told me was that he was shocked to discover that the
How The Turkish Get-Up Benefits Everyone
The more I learn about human movement and strength, the more I’m convinced of one thing. A well executed Turkish get-up (TGU) or get-up will make anyone who performs it better and stronger. The get-up is beautiful strength. That is, moving better and moving stronger.
Here’s The Secret To Getting Stronger
The more I learn through the years, the more I’m convinced about one thing. To achieve greatness, you have to be willing to stick to the basics. What are the basics? More in a minute about that. This is perhaps one of the most important
How To Beat Low Back Pain (A Bulletproof Plan To Speed Recovery And Forge A Strong Back)
I’ve got quite a backstory. Literally. I’ll give you the abbreviated “cliff notes version” if you haven’t heard me discuss this before. I had a major low back injury many years ago in my training career (*severe L4-5 disc herniation with persistent radiculopathy that required
About Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN
I’m a performance specialist with over 30 years of experience as a former physical therapist, strength coach, and movement educator. I help people build real strength, improve movement, and unlock their full physical potential through results-driven training focused on long-term health, strong fundamentals, and sustainable progress.
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