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
- Aug 5
- 3 min
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
- Jun 17
- 5 min
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 11
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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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Jordan Van Dyk
- Jun 4
- 3 min
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Strength Training
When we think of cardiovascular health, activities like running, cycling, or swimming often come to mind. However, strength training...
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Jun 3
- 4 min
Building Muscle Without Gaining Fat
The challenge lies in consuming enough calories to support muscle growth without excessive caloric intake that leads to fat accumulation.
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Jordan Van Dyk
- May 18
- 1 min
"How Should I Weigh My Food, Cooked or Uncooked?"
Each photo is the same amount of rice. The measuring cup measured 227g of uncooked rice, which yielded the entire sauce pan of rice after co
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Jordan Van Dyk
- May 6
- 3 min
5 Ways To Balance Training With Being a Parent
Navigating some of the new circumstances of life have brought me great joy. Here are 5 ways to balance training with being a parent:
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 29
- 2 min
Beginner To Intermediate Programming: General to specific
The principles of programming dictate that over time, a person's program should go from general to specific. What this means in simple terms
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Christian Life: Handling Grief
Recent events in my church are more evidence of the need for urgency in our Christianity. One of our pastors lost his wife to a battle with
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 25
- 2 min
"How Many Days a Week Should I Work Out?"
One day a week? Probably not enough.
Two days a week? Can be okay in the right situation, and can lead to decent gains.
Three? Now we're...
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 24
- 2 min
The Simple Way I Cut My Screen Time In Half
At the risk of sounding like one of those "I cut my screen time in half by using this one simple trick!!" clickbait thumbnails, the path to
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 19
- 5 min
Friday Five: Most Influential Books In My Life
This book inspired me in ways that you might not inspect. What stuck out to me was the level of detail and true scholarship that...
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Living to 100: Iron Habits To Get You There (Maybe)
I told my wife she has to outlive me, so she better plan for 101 years! Jokes aside, I do hope to live for 100 years. It has been a...
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 16
- 5 min
How to Squat 315 LBS
There was a time in my life where squatting 315 pounds felt like an impossibility. I think back to the days in my high school weight room,
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 15
- 3 min
Caffeine: The Forgotten Dangers
Morning coffee, energy drinks, pre-workout, soda are as much a part of our days as the food we eat
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 13
- 3 min
How to Forgive: Biblical Mercy
As with most things in life, the Bible can teach us how to forgive others and let go of our desire for revenge. You don't have to dive...
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Friday Five: The Best (Essential) Gym Bag Accessories
It is rare that anything you put on your body can be called essential, but there are a few gym accessories that will support your...
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Jordan Van Dyk
- Apr 9
- 2 min
How to Master the Overhead Press: Top 5 Cues
As you throw your hips forward, you create a backwards lean in your upper body. At this angle, throwing the bar in a straight vertical line
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1:1 Beginner and Intermediate Strength Coaching
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