training
Strongman Training for Noobs
Strongman and strong man. There's a difference. If you want to be a Strongman competitor, you might want to consider these useful tips.
Dropping Weight Classes: It’s About More Than the Scale
Many people think that dieting is the most difficult part about cutting weight for a meet. Yet, for Paul Oneid, the weight loss was not the obstacle... the accompanying factors were.
When Life Gets in the Way
Natural disasters of unparalleled proportions can bring about revelations and put "life" into an inarguably real perspective.
Training Through Tragedy
Life is 90% how we react to it. The question is, would you let heartache destroy you, or would you fight back like Andrews?
Change Your Clients' Behavior One Habit at a Time
As Justin Kompf explains, "Instead of taking a bulldozer to bad health, I’m now using a pick axe, slowly chipping away at bad habits." If you have a few habits to break, here's a way that might help you succeed.
The Difference Between Chronically Overloaded Muscles and Overtraining, Part III
As part of your training, you should include some tools and measures to make sure that you're on the right track.
Push Outside Your Comfort Zone
We adapt to change by creating new comfort zones, but it is only when we continually challenge these zones and pursue our passions that we become great.
Plyometric Considerations for Young Athletes, Part II
Is your athlete a power athlete or one with more elastic qualities? Fine tune a plyometric workout to fit their needs.
Reno Hardcore: Arrogance
Arrogance, confidence, and pride all have their place. But when is it too much?
Six New Uses for the Prowler®
If you are like most, you have a Love-Hate relationship with the Prowler®. However, if you are only using it to work up a case of the Prowler® flu, you are missing out on these other great uses. (Plus, you may even get to keep your breakfast).
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Nice job... you overcooked the turkey. Your ONE task on Thanksgiving day. Thankfully, the Betty Crocker of powerlifting has your back once again. (So your better half won't be able to hold your epic fail over your head for too much longer).
The Difference Between Overloaded Muscles and Overtraining, Part II
The first and most important part in the treatment is to remove the stress that creates the vicious circle of overloading the muscles.