This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. How long should a workout be? (another variant of this question is “How much should I do at the gym?”) Brand new to the gym Don’t worry about how long you’re at the gym. […]
April 29, 2019
This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. Should I do crunches? No. You can go into the rabbit hole of, are crunches dangerous for the lower back how much compression crunches put on the spinal discs just because you work your […]
April 15, 2019
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This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. How long should you rest between sets? Goals dictate rest breaks. If getting stronger is your only, or most important, goal, make the rest break help you lift the most weight. You feel like […]
April 1, 2019
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This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. Should I do yoga? You want to be careful in classes. That’s when people often do too much, too soon, because they watch others, get inspired or feel peer pressure. While many could go […]
March 25, 2019
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This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. Should we foam roll? No. For most, just the position of foam rolling -holding your entire body up with your arms- is going to be exhausting. Next, the notion of beating up your tissue […]
March 4, 2019
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This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. “What’s the right age to get serious about a sport?” High school. If the greatest players of all-time didn’t need to get serious before then, neither does anybody else. Alex Rodriguez: “Take us behind […]
February 11, 2019
This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. “How do I get more motivated?” Accept all your excuses are nonsense. I’ve heard them all. It’s always either, younger => “don’t need to exercise” middle aged => “too busy” older => “gonna take […]
February 4, 2019
This is part of the Real Talk With Client Series. Click here for the rules. Go here to see other topics. Should I use machines for lifting? Probably not. It’s not because the machines are way less effective or anything like that. When it comes to gaining muscle or strength, resistance is resistance. When it comes […]
December 4, 2019
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