Warming up properly is one of the most critical things we can do to prepare our bodies for the demands of exercise. That being said, there can be a lot of confusion as to what a "proper" warm-up entails. For the purposes of this article, I will be going over how I use the 6 Phase Dynamic Warm-up developed by...
Having a high level of conditioning is coveted by many, but achieved by few. Conditioning is also a term that gets tossed around a lot in the fitness industry, so it can be quite confusing as to what it actually means. Some of the confusion may arise from the lack of context, since conditioning is dependent on the circumstances. Conditioning...
Cardio and Powerlifting go together like, well, actually they don't usually go together. Conditioning, however, isn't "just" cardio. Conditioning is dependent on what one must be conditioned for, and in this case a powerlifter must be conditioned to handle repeated bouts of high force output followed by long periods of rest. In order to be...
Building a strong and stable core should be a high priority in anyone's exercise routine, from Olympic athletes to senior citizens. Training to achieve this can seem very complicated, but can be simplified if we focus on the correct principles. In this article, we will discuss what the core is, what it does, and how to properly train it for...
