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Minimum Accepted Dose

October 10, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

Minimum Accepted Dose

(Photo Credit: Inspire Cast)   Here’s what happens when 99% of people start a fitness routine: They choose a goal. They start to formulate ideas for how they’re going to achieve their goal. They create an overambitious plan for achieving their goal. They quickly realize their overambitious plan isn’t sustainable (because of physical and/or mental […]

Filed Under: Featured, Training Tagged With: Consistency, minimum accepted dose, plans, training

When Choosing Exercises, Stick to the Basics

June 28, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

When Choosing Exercises, Stick to the Basics

*photo credit: tnation.com, Eric Bach   Here’s a list of my top five favorite exercises per muscle group: Quads Front Squat Back Squat Hack Squat Leg Press Lunges Hamstrings Sumo Deadlift Romanian Deadlift Conventional Deadlift Glute Ham Raises Leg Curls Glutes Hip Thrusts Barbell Glute Bridges Squats Deadlifts Lunges Chest Incline Barbell Press Flat Barbell […]

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Coaches on Coaches: Interview with Michael Bailey

June 23, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

Coaches on Coaches: Interview with Michael Bailey

Hey guys! I’m starting something new with the site. Every few weeks, I’m gonna post an interview with someone who is doing big things in fitness. These interviews will range from coaches and fitness writers to athletes and recreational lifters. We’re gonna kick things off with my good friend and fellow coach, Michael Bailey.     Nick […]

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Deadlifts Used to Kill My Lower Back. Here’s What I Did to Fix It.

June 16, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

Deadlifts Used to Kill My Lower Back.  Here’s What I Did to Fix It.

*Photo Credit: leanmuscleproject.com   I have a love-hate relationship with the deadlift. I love it because it’s one of the best exercises for building total body strength, power, and for building a bodacious backside. I hate it – well, hated it – because it used to kill my lower back. The 2-3 days following a […]

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“Is It Bad to Do Cardio Everyday?”

June 7, 2016 by Nick Leave a Comment

“Is It Bad to Do Cardio Everyday?”

*photo credit: the Rock, sportster.com*   I got asked this by one of my clients. My short answer to the question is, “it depends,” as whether or not doing cardio every day is “good” or “bad” depends 100% on context. My long answer to the question, however, involves changing it slightly. Instead of asking…   […]

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