A question that comes up every once in a while with a client is, "The squat rack was taken up when I got there, is it okay that I did my RDLs first?" To which the obvious answer is "Yes, but..." So let's discuss the "but" and all the considerations that follow it. Time Constraints: Living in the real world, most of us don't have time to wait 30 minutes for the kid with the broccoli haircut to finish his curls and selfies in the squat rack. We have to maximize our 45 minutes t

The holiday season often brings a mix of joy and stress, especially when it comes to food. Thanksgiving meals, Christmas dinners, and all the candies that accompany them can be derailing for many people. In fact, it is estimated that Americans entire yearly weight gain occurs in the months of November and December, and then is maintained throughout the other ten months. So how should we handle this time if we have strength and fitness goals?

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