“Do you prescribe what weights to use in this program?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a remote strength coach. The answer? No. I rarely prescribe specific weights; and definitely not for non personalized programs. That doesn’t mean I can’t help you determine what weights to be using. I’ve got […]

There is no manual on gym etiquette. But there are certainly some unwritten rules that one should follow. In my world travels I have had quite a few experiences in the gym that break the code and would certainly be against public gym etiquette. I’ve always been a stickler for respect and following the rules, […]

5 Common Training Program Mistakes + How to Fix Them A training program should have PURPOSE. You’re following it for a specific reason, I hope.  These days almost anyone can be a “personal trainer.” But let’s be real, just because someone does a workout themselves, likes it and puts it on paper to sell, DOES […]

Pull ups – What are the differences? There are A LOT of pull up variations. Today we are discussing three of the most common ones – chin up (supinated), pull up (pronated) and wide grip. Below are videos of each version. The CHIN UP Chin ups are typically easiest because they recruit more of the […]

To be sore or not to be sore? Should you be sore after every workout? How often should you be sore? To start off, no, you should not be sore after every workout. What is muscle soreness? If you’re not sore it doesn’t count, you didn’t work hard enough. This is an old myth and […]

Learn to Integrate Heart Rate Training into Your Workouts Training based on your heart rate or using your heart rate as feedback during workouts is UH-MAZING and has potential to take your training to the next level.  There seems to be a misconception that heart rate training is for conditioning and cardio only.  I am […]