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Intermediate Strength Training: Programming when "It depends"
The first time you run into a plateau can feel like the beginning of the end. However, this mountain can be turned into a molehill.

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 8, 20245 min read


Christian Life: Urgency Is Actually the Answer
As is common, having a child has changed my perspective quite a bit. A forbidding theme has been lingering in my mind these last few months.

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Master The Bench Press: Top 5 Cues
The Bench Press seems to be every beginner's favorite exercise. It even has its own holiday, International Bench Press Day that people...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Owning a Home Gym: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
This article was updated from it's original version on March 21, 2025 Investing in a home gym was one of the best decisions I've ever...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Why Losing Weight and Getting in Shape Didn't Make Me Happier - And What I Learned Instead
Losing weight and getting in shape didn’t make me a happier, better person. It doesn’t happen that way. Rewind to when INSECURITIES used...

Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Master the Deadlift: Top 5 Cues
The Deadlift is hard. I hope this makes it easier! "Push the Floor Away" This cue reminds lifters that the legs are as involved in the...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 29, 20241 min read


Master the Squat: Top 5 Cues
The master cues of the squat- the KING of all muscle building exercises! How do you perform the best squat possible? Try these cues!...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Patience | Delayed Gratification
Patience. I’ve had to learn patience in a way I never thought I would. Patience is often mistaken for waiting. Patience is an action; a...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read


You probably need fractional plates
The first thing I find myself recommending people purchase when working with me is a tripod to hold their phone. The next piece of...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Choosing Grace Over Greed: Fight Against Envy and Jealousy and Follow the Path of Jesus
In our small group this week, we talked about Matthew 27:15-26. It's a story where Pilate, the governor, participates in the festival...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Olympic Lifting Shoes are Worth the Money
Olympic lifting shoes are a type of specialized footwear designed for use in the sport of weightlifting, and is used by powerlifters as...

Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 26, 20241 min read
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