Category Archives: General

Leg Presses, Assessment, and Overhead Squats

If you aren’t using the forums, here’s an example of the kind of dialog and advice people like Greg are getting for free.  There are over 500 posts already – you need to join in. This is an excerpt from the thread http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/forum/specific-routines/leg-presses-for-a-while/. gregsfc: I know free weights almost always trumps machines, but I’ve decided [...]

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Should Women Train Like Men – Fears, Complaints and Excuses

In our continuing series on weightlifting for women, let’s today talk about Fears Women Have About Lifting Free-Weights This is Part 4 of 4 in the series. Fears women have of getting bulky from lifting weights are unfounded Click here for part 1, part 2, or part 3. “I Don’t Want To Get Bulky!” Way [...]

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Should Women Train Like Men – Modifying Lifting Routines For Women

Part 3 of 4 Lifting routines for women are often the same as for men The past 2 articles (part 1 and part 2) in this series were lead ups to this part 3, which is probably what most of you have been waiting for!  Here is how (most) women should train.  This article is [...]

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Ramadan and Working Out – Lifting, Cardio, Fasting

Ramadan – a month-long holy time for Muslims – is starting soon.  This article will help those of you who practice Ramadan fasting (or actually, just about any intermittent fasting) understand how your eating, lifting, and cardio should be adjusted. Important Note #1:  I am not Muslim, so am not qualified to discuss the spiritual [...]

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What Else Can I Say?

I stare blankly at my computer screen.  Should I do another top 10 list?  ANOTHER ONE? After posting for damned near two years I can’t help but feel like I’ve said everything that needs to be said.  The truth is that getting in top physical shape is simple.  Maybe it isn’t easy, but it damned [...]

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Should Women Lift Like Men – Muscle Tone Myth

Part 2 of 4 If you missed Part 1, click here. Muscle Tone is somewhat of a myth – lift heavy, eat right to build muscle and lose fat The Myth Of Muscle Tone Most women will say they want to Lose weight, and Improve muscle tone Notice that these are not in the Ultimate [...]

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Forest Bathing, Getting Your Mind Right, And Why I’m Manly

Friday, Friday, Friday. . . and that means I’m spreading the link love.  Here are my most recent favorites: Damn right I’m manly.  How else would I get interviewed by The Art Of Manliness?  Check it out: My Interview With ArtOfManliness.com. What the hell is Forest Bathing?  To check out what Mark Sisson has to [...]

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Interview With Scott Sonnon, Creator Of TacFit Commando

OK, I’ve been talking about TacFit quite a bit lately.  Being former military, the program resonates with me on a level that it might not for others upon first glance.  But I assure you, whether you are fresh off the couch or already “high speed low drag”, TacFit has something for you.  And I know [...]

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Should Women Lift Like Men?

Should women lift like men? Women often find that they can keep their weight about the same over many years by just eating sensibly and light cardio.  But often, in their mid thirties or forties, they start getting “soft”.  By only looking at the scale they don’t notice it.  But what has happened is that [...]

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Top 10 Reasons I Love Body Weight Training

For as long as man has realized that intentional physical movement can improve health and fitness, bodyweight exercises have been integral to training.  Below are 10 reasons that I love bodyweight training: 1.  Foundational for other training methods. In my opinion, becoming proficient with bodyweight exercises is mandatory before adding external resistance.  If you can’t [...]

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