DWTF

These days a lot of people spend the majority of their day in front of a screen on a keyboard. A Rockaholic named Garrett asked about how this affects your health for #ThursdayQandA . From a fitness standpoint, this presents two issues: first, you’re not burning many calories; and second, it’s...

Every day in the gym, I see people wasting a lot of time and energy for subpar results (sometimes including injury!). It’s a shame. I don’t want you to waste your time or energy. Today’s #WeightRoomWednesday is about a concept called “time under tension” and another concept called “full range of...

Working as a personal trainer, I see bad posture in people from all backgrounds and age ranges. This is one of my favorite “quick fixes”. (Quotes because it’s more of a “quick improvement” but that doesn't roll off the tongue as easily. Check out this post for a full run-down on posture. ) Goes...

Maybe it's my ADD but most traditional cardio just doesn't do it for me. Especially if I'm inside on a machine. That, and my knowledge of the human body and exercise science, are why I love this sequence! It builds muscle, boosts mobility, AND gets your heart rate up. It’s great by itself at home,...

You don’t need to be a dad, or even a dude, for this stuff to apply. It’s basically for anyone who thinks they’re too busy to stay in shape. The “dad bod” has become a phenomenon lately. It’s a badge of honor for some, but not for everyone. Recently a Rockaholic named Chris messaged me looking for...

Take a look at that header photo. You can tell by the look on my face I’m really working hard, even though 25 pounds is not a ton of weight for me to curl for 4 reps (which is the amount I did in today’s “photo shoot” with my homie Will). I probably could’ve handled 40+ pounds relatively easily...

Yesterday I was talking about sugar with a client who recently met with a registered dietician. The dietician told her to avoid refined sugar, which is definitely good health advice. Let’s get that out of the way up top. Dieticians know their sh**. I am not one, but I also know some sh** that's...

When people have low back pain in 2019, it’s commonly a result of their hips not moving enough. If you sit a lot and have low back pain, moving your hips through their full range of motion like this may be helpful. Obviously I’m not a doctor or a physical therapist, but as a personal trainer, I...

When most people think of “working out”, they usually think it’s gonna take 10+ minutes just to get to the gym… I say screw that! You’d be better of spending 10 minutes doing this #FridayFlow (the first time I’ve done one in jeans!): It resembles a burpee, but is way better. By combining squats and...

Supplements are a big deal these days. Whether you’re looking for an extra edge on top of all the work you’ve put in, or looking for a short-cut, you’ll probably consider them at some point. Rockaholic Jake is in the first group, and hit me up for some advice. As usual, I cleaned up my response a...