Four Ways Women Can Break Through the Glass Ceiling
As a woman reading this, you too have had a fair share of doubters. So I want to share some tangible ways to break through the glass ceiling in your life—the barrier to professional advancemen. It can be done.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #43 with Julia Anto, Yessica Martinez, and Al...
This episode will have a little less testosterone than usual, but don’t let that stop you from listening! Tune in to find out what makes these three women strong(er) than you…
Women's Only Seminar at Tank's Training Facility
I found that I was even able to take something away from the women’s only seminar, and these takeaways helped me in my coaching abilities and some made me ponder more on the female experience and perspective in a male-dominated area. I also got to interview three NCAA female student-athletes.
Personal Training Through Pregnancy
I’ve trained around 10 women during their pregnancies, and my keys to success have been keeping open communication and making sure I’m setting a good movement and pace with my clients.
Cal Poly Promotes Sara MacKenzie as Director of Strength and Conditioning
Sara MacKenzie was promoted to Director of Strength and Conditioning at Cal Poly, making her the second woman who holds that position among all NCAA Division I schools with football programs.
Concussion Symptoms Differ With Gender?
Are there significant differences in concussions between men and women?
IPF Powerlifting World Championships: Results and Recognition
The USA wins the overall for the men's and women's classes with a few world records along the way
Catapult to Host Women's Training Clinic
For the first time in the industry, Catapult will be holding an event specifically designed for sports professionals that work in women's sports.
What's a Heroine Without a Freakish Physique?
What would Wonder Woman think about this transformation?
Women and Diet: The "Good Number" of Calories
Calories do not hold moral value and are not a referendum on whether you are a good or bad person.
Strong(her) Coaching (Part 1): Athletic Influence
A roundtable discussion with fourteen of the top female strength and conditioning coaches in the country.
A Lion in Iron: Ladies, Measurements Don't Matter
The scale, caliper measurements, bodyfat percentages…is that the only way you determine your client’s success?
By the Coach for the Coach: The Ladies Take Over
The strength and conditioning industry—from a woman’s point of view.
Moving Past Socialization
After my last two discussions on women’s roles and expectations in strength, it’s time to truly identify some strong women in action.
Being a Woman is Not a Disability
If you are a strength coach in an educational setting, your title goes beyond strength coach. You are an educator.
Women: Running into Trouble
But then I watch my friend, Jessica, running on the treadmill, day after day, year after year, running like a madwoman and going nowhere.
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.
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.
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.
What I Wish I Knew as a Female Athlete
As an athlete, you’re taught many things—work hard, compete until the end, work together with your teammates, push yourself to the limit, and have fun.
The Muffin Top Manifesto
In the March 7, 2008, edition of South Carolina Barbell’s email newsletter, I cited a short article on “muffin top” and how it can be battled with weight training. I had never heard the term “muffin top” and was somewhat amused at its meaning.
What I See in My Weight Room
It’s funny some of the things you see being a strength coach. I probably see most athletes more than their sport coaches do on average. So during a normal day in a somewhat normal week the things I see always amuse me in some form.
