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Jordan Van Dyk
Jan 62 min read
The Power of Strength: Invest in Your Future
strength doesn’t come naturally—it’s something you have to build. Starting in our mid-30s, we lose muscle through a process called sarcopeni
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Jordan Van Dyk
Dec 11, 20244 min read
The Importance of Strength Training to your Office
Strength training has been shown to improve overall physical health, which directly impacts productivity. Regular strength training increase
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Jordan Van Dyk
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Making Time: Unconventional Ways to Make The 4-Day Training Split Work For You
After a lifter's NLP is completed, the next logical step for many people is the Intermediate 4-day training split. This split is typically d
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Jordan Van Dyk
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Keeping It Simple: Basic Strength Training with Big Results
Programming for strength training doesn't have to be complex. I was reminded of this essential understanding recently in my own training
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Jordan Van Dyk
Oct 4, 20243 min read
The Do's and Don'ts: Recovering from your Workout
In the realm of athletic performance, the recovery phase is often the unsung hero that can make or break an athlete's journey towards greatn
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Jordan Van Dyk
Sep 16, 20242 min read
How Water Affects Athletic Performance
In the realm of athletic pursuits, everything we do matters, and perhaps none are more underrated than the consumption of the elixir of
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Jordan Van Dyk
Sep 7, 20245 min read
The Adult Athlete: Strength Training While Playing Sports
Whether you’re playing soccer, basketball, pickleball, or golf, balancing sports and your strength training goals can be a challenge.
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Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 22, 20244 min read
Workout Journals: They really do matter
One of the primary benefits of keeping a workout journal is the increased accountability it provides. Recording your workouts helps to creat
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Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 11, 20244 min read
Setting Up The 4-Day Lifting Split
The 4-Day lifting split is among the most popular splits for people looking to get strong, and for good reason. It provides excellent flexi
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Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 5, 20243 min read
The Value of Small Steps: Moving Beyond 'All or Nothing' in Health
It's a phrase that is uttered constantly by people across the globe in various contexts. It's a foundational lie people tell themselves to a
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Percentage-Based Programming: Your 1-Rep Max Is Not Your Every Day Max
It takes weeks to cultivate the skill of a "one rep max" ("1RM"). However, this event is a short lived "peak" and very quickly the ability t
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jul 17, 20244 min read
What to Eat to Fuel Your Training
What you eat before and after a workout can significantly impact your performance, recovery, and overall progress toward fitness goals. It's
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jul 10, 20242 min read
The Fear of God
It's often been said that fear is a great motivator. But this article is about the thing we don't fear enough: God.
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jul 7, 20242 min read
The Benefits of Hiring a Strength Coach Over Using a Template
In the pursuit of health and strength goals, individuals often face the choice between following a generic training template and hiring a
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 30, 20244 min read
Building Around the Bench Press: Incline Press, Dips and Other Important Upper Body lifts
At some point, like all main lifts, the Bench Press is greatly aided by assistance exercises. This is due to the Law of Diminishing Returns
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 20, 20247 min read
Is Exercise Science Research Reliable For a Coaching Practice?
To base your coaching solely on scientific research (i.e. "Evidence Based" training) would be a mistake. Through a marriage of the practical
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 17, 20245 min read
Optimizing Your Workout Based on Different Times of Day
For years, I was a member of the unofficial "5AM crew" at my local YMCA, then when I had 24/7 access at two other gyms, a member of the 4 AM
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 15, 20245 min read
The Intersection of Faith and fitness
Faith and fitness. In my life, Faith came first, and then it left for a while, and fitness filled in it's time slot each week. In spite...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 11, 20243 min read
Brain gains: Learning, Mental Health and Strength Training
Learning is a lifelong endeavor that extends beyond the classroom and into every aspect of our lives. Engaging in continuous learning...
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Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 6, 20243 min read
The Benefits of Online Personal Training vs. In-Person Personal Training
The fitness industry has evolved significantly with the advent of technology, and one of the most notable developments is the rise of...
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