Amy Wattles: Newport Highland Games Recap
The caber fell onto my hand and I heard a bunch of crunching noises.
Spotlight: New Addition - Olympic Weightlifting Coach Leo Totten
I hope to be able to spread the word about Olympic lifting and how it can best be incorporated into the training scheme.
Spotlight: New Addition - MMA Fighter Shaun Mirjavadi
I want to motivate people and help in any way that I can.
Spotlight: Introducing New Addition - Figure Competitor Kelly Booth
I started first reading EliteFTS in college when training for my first show in 2007.
Ask The Thinker
This is why I have long since abandoned the debate over exercise selection that does not fall within the realm of special physical preparation.
Hard to Train…but Training Hard: Part IV
There have been many, many times that I’ve looked at something someone was going through and said “Thank you God for my wheelchair; because I really couldn’t have handled THAT.”
Under The Bar: Competence
You learned your skill, but more importantly you learned that is only the beginning of mastery – not the end.
Hard to Train…but Training Hard: Part III
Growing up, I hated things that made me feel “different” or “not normal”.
My Meeting with Dave
I had a front row seat to the inspiration that fuels EliteFTS’ success and it’s no surprise that they’re at the top of the industry.
Strong(her) University Part II: Nutrition 101
I’m going to assume that you need to lose some body fat, want to gain some muscle, get strong(her), improve your health, and feel like a million bucks.
Strongman Implement Ideas for Kids
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking and incorporate your kids into event training day and moving alongside you.
Explosive Nutrition: Part II
In Part I we discussed that when it comes to performing well aerobically, explosively and mentally, carbohydrates provide the fuel our bodies prefer, not fats.
What Women Should Never (but often) Do While Trying to Get in Shape: Par...
Dieting has become an out-of-control, multi-billion dollar industry that thrives on people’s confusion and dependence.
Woman to Woman: Who Wants Muscle?
For a woman to get ripped it takes more mental strength than physical!
Tales of a Fit Mom: Training Partners
I’ve been back to training for one month now. Not working out…training.
The Jacked Turtle
We often need to be put into a new and bigger or more competitive environment to continue to grow as a person.
Amy Wattles: Heathen Highland Games Write Up
In the end, it’s just about getting better each time I’m out there.
Under The Bar - Relentless Pursuit
“To hate is to show you still care, who needs that, focus on what’s really important.” – Henry Rollins
Protein Brownies and a Banana Bread Recipe (Gluten-Free)
I’ve made you a little video on how to make them. Let me know what you think!
3 Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Improve Performance and Look Better Naked...
There is so much debate in the fitness world right now about cardio.
Meeting Dave Tate: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
I pulled up to a non-descriptive building in the middle of a farm “downtown” and thought I was in the wrong place.
The Education of a Tactical Meathead: Background
You’re not an expert just because your Under Armor shirt is a size small and you wear fatigues.
6 Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Improve Performance and Look Better Naked...
How do you know if you’re carbohydrate intolerant?
Explosive Nutrition: Part I
In sports, being explosive is really just the quality of being able to generate great power over a short time frame.
Did EliteFTS Influence the March Tournament?
I don’t know about you, but that’s motivating as hell for me.
Olympic Lifting: Why Do We Suck?
We are the United States, home of the free and apparently land of the weak
Finding the Right Tire for You
There are two for sure ways to know what a tire weighs: get it weighed.
What Women Should Never do (but often do) While Trying to Get in Shape; ...
Over empathizing or hand-holding never helped, motivated or aspired anyone to change.
Andy Deck at the Amateur Strongman World Championships
Andy Deck, representing lightweights worldwide at the Arnold Sports Expo.
Fat Loss Q&A
There isn’t any substitute for good old-fashioned discipline, but there are connections between what goes on in the brain and why people experience strong cravings to eat certain bad food choices.
Hard to Train…but Training Hard: Part II
Here’s how we move past other exercise complications to ensure that my bench will continue to increase.
How to Keep the Bloat
Meat Loaf is also great to make and while the meat loaf is being made in the oven you can make some rice in the microwave.
How to Get Along With People in the Gym
If there are ten different spots to do a particular exercise, and only one guy using one area, don’t use the area right next to him.
The Keys to Upper Body Injury Prevention and Strength
I sincerely hope this piece not only helps you set some PR’s, but keeps you hoisting the heavy iron for years to come!
Hard to Train…but Training Hard
I hear quite often from people, “Wow, you must be difficult to train.”
Diet Friendly, Gluten-Free PB&J Muffin Recipe
Gluten-free and perfect for you to eat while working towards your physique goals.
Thank You for Inspiration, From U.S. Army in Iraq
I am submitting this as an article, should you wish to publish it, but first I just wanted to thank EliteFTS for inspiring me in times when inspiration can be hard to come by.
21 Suggestions for Success
I posted this a while back, but I figured I’d post it again as we move into the new year.
Lower Body Plyometric Training for Female Athletes
Implementing plyometric exercise into a program continues to stir a great debate among coaches, trainers, and physical therapists.
Four Basic Exercises Most People Perform Incorrectly
Below are four common exercises many people—even knowledgeable lifting enthusiasts—often perform incorrectly.
Honor and Challenge
The gym has become more to me than just a place to workout and I feel the same way about training as I did when I was 12.