It’s no secret: training to failure is the special sauce that makes muscles grow. As anyone who’s studied basic exercise physiology can tell you, the body isn’t going to adapt unless it is challenged to do so. This point is not up for discussion or debate. What is debatable and entirely subjective is the definition Read more Training to failure […]
Failure is a friend
I’ve learned a lot from the time spent inside gyms. The value of patience and persistence, for example. Also: it only takes a little extra effort to distinguish yourself from the pack. But most the most important lesson of all has been to seek and embrace opportunities to fail, for failure is a friend. This Read more Failure is a friend […]
Slow down and do less
Slow down and do less—it’s the most beneficial tactic you can employ in training (and in life). It’s also the most difficult to master, as it runs counter to the industry messaging that’s megaphoned in our faces 24/7. This is exactly why it’s so effective. After all, it’s in the best interests of the Fitness Read more Slow down and do less […]
My favourite blogs
My favourite blogs have almost nothing in common. One is focused on fitness, the other is mostly about workplace productivity. One is curated by a very large man whose language skills aren’t all that graceful, the other by a scrawny dude who wears glasses and writes quite well. Both offer quality information I absorb and Read more My favourite blogs […]
Meet Your Muscles: the Popliteus
Muscle: Popliteus Origin/Insertion: Lateral condyle of femur & lateral meniscus Action: Flexes & rotates leg towards the midline of the body in order to unlock the knee when walking, running, or squatting; rotates the thigh away from the midline of the body when standing up. Let’s talk about the popliteus The A-List movie stars may Read more Meet Your Muscles: the Popliteus […]
Meet Your Muscles: Presenting the Piriformis
Muscle: Piriformis Origin/Insertion: Anterior surface of sacrum/Upper border of greater trochanter of femur Action: Lateral rotation & abduction of thigh Let’s talk about the piriformis I remember the day clearly, even though a decade has since passed. You never forget the day you turn old. And nothing makes a person feel quite so old, regardless Read more Meet Your Muscles: Presenting the Piriformis […]
Gyms are ready, but are you?
Gyms across Canada are re-opening. With Toronto having entered Stage 2 of the province’s COVID recovery plan, it’s likely gyms will be ready to open by July. The question is, how ready are you? In an effort to cater my services more accurately to the needs of my clients (and potential clients), I’ve put together Read more Gyms are ready, but are you? […]
Wearbands Review
This month I’ve had the good fortune of receiving a pretty cool piece of training gear: Wearbands. Billed as “the world’s most versatile functional resistance system”, Wearbands is definitely the most unique training tool I’ve tried. From squatting and lunging, to running and jumping, nearly every aspect of training gets enhanced once you hook-up those Read more Wearbands Review […]
Physical Distancing Guidelines for Joggers
With gyms closed, serious strength training has taken a backseat to the other facets of physical health that tend to get ignored by meatheads like me. Mobility and cardio are my main focuses these days, even bought me a badass pair of Saucony running shoes. It’s a great time for running, what with fewer cars Read more Physical Distancing Guidelines for Joggers […]
Losing weight is simple…but it isn’t easy.
Weight loss is a tricky game. The internet is full of dramatic and inspiring success stories, stories like this one from Chef AJ who lost 100 pounds following a low-fat, plant-based diet. But of course, what works for one person doesn’t always work for another. This is why it’s important to conduct mini nutrition experiments Read more Losing weight is simple…but it isn’t easy. […]