We all need to progress as lifters and coaches. As a year in review synopsis, here’s a list of things to repeat and eliminate for 2022.

Intelligent training does NOT need to be pussyfooting around HARD training. It also doesn’t need to be pushing you to a point where you have to “deserve” a rest day. Attending SWIS 2018 and listening to Dr. John Rusin and Christian Thibedeau, I thought it would be great to revisit this topic.

In part one I addressed some general definitions and discussed the issues of age group, level of activity, previous training experience, and body fat. Now we address muscularity, injuries, bone density, and the lifestyle factors that impact your health.

The start of a new year isn’t going to make you a better person or a stronger, leaner, fitter lifter. If you really want to reach your goals in 2017, there are three things you’re going to need.

What did a typical day in college look like for Dave back in his 20s?

I started 2015 with a plan. Like most plans, it had to change throughout the year. I learned a lot and have even more to accomplish.

Is your body falling prey to this malady?

For us, lifting was a priority. Louie and Westside gave us the edge to move our lifters on up in the competitive world. More than a place to train, lifting was our lifestyle.

How you spend your time on this earth determines what you define as meaningful. Does your lifestyle reflect your vision?

She's not about that college life.

Learn how to balance training, nutrition, career and family.

Any life you live will require sacrifices, and no one is better than anyone else for making health a top priority.

“To go from shit to suck, is a big step” – Dave Tate