How-To

First thing, if you work with a personal trainer, make sure they teach you the proper way to squat. The squat is the king of all exercises, yet over the years this exercise has gotten...

Weight training, also known as “resistance training” (RT), has beneficial effects on blood pressure and when used properly, and in conjunction with an appropriate cardiovascular exercise regimen, can help prevent and control hypertension. The...

The flu bug has messed up my plans to present Jills’ progress with the 20-rep squats workout, so this week you’re stuck with me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if4kgTt-opM One set of 20-repetition squats – if done properly - is...

Performing one set of 20 repetitions of the squat – if done properly – is a devastatingly effective way to build strength and improve your overall fitness level. For the inaugural edition of the Health...

Complex Training is an effective and efficient method of training that is appropriate for people of all ages and ability levels. Personal trainers, competitive athletes and weekend warriors can benefit from Complex Training. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHlO_bWaFak The term...

The Kettlebell snatch, one-legged box jump high-intensity superset will improve explosiveness and overall conditioning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4Fx8P45Uv0 I’m a big fan of high-intensity/low-volume workouts, as this kind of workout is way more efficient and effective than low-intensity/high-volume workouts. ...

Kipping pull-ups are a great variation on a traditional exercise that incorporates an explosive element into the movement. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_839bqbUAg Kipping pull-ups are a great variation on a traditional exercise that incorporates an explosive element into the...

When you’re on vacation at the beach, and want to exercise without going to a gym, here’s a short and very effective workout. I enjoy working out when I’m on vacation, away from the gym...

As a personal trainer and a strength coach – and from my own workouts – I can offer some interesting tips that will help you to get the most out of your sledgehammer training...

Tabata Interval training is the pinnacle of high-intensity training.  Give this 20-minute Tabata workout a whirl. Tabata Interval training is a great tool that personal trainers, strength coaches and weekend warriors should employ.  This simple...