The concept of training volume is important to understanding how to properly design and adapt a program to an individual based on their goals and their body’s response to exercise. Unfortunately, most have an overly simplistic view of this which can lead to misunderstanding and confusion, especially when comparing different protocols and training programs. The…
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Thoughts on the Paleo/Evolutionary Eating and Exercise Trends
Over the past few years the concept of “paleo” or “evolutionary” eating has been gaining popularity. Not surprisingly, various “experts” have popped up with blogs, books and programs based on the concept; some good, some not, some nuts, and many with totally different takes on it. Unfortunately, this has caused confusion for people interested in…
Q&A: Parallel Bar Dips
This is a response to a question about the best way to perform parallel dips in the comments section of the Ultimate Routine post. Since not everybody reads the comments section and I thought some people might find this helpful I decided to re-post it separately and expand on some of the points. Parallel bar…
Happy Birthday Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones in the Nautilus Television Studio Nautilus inventor and fitness industry pioneer Arthur Jones was born on this day, November 22, in 1926. He revolutionized the fitness industry in the 1970′s with his Nautilus machines and his articles telling people to “…work harder, but very briefly and infrequently” at a time when many bodybuilders…
High Intensity Strength Training for Cardiovascular Conditioning and Fat Loss
Had a great workout today. Nauseous, dizzy and my heart is pounding. Usually, I couldn’t care less what my heart rate (HR) is. It’s not that important. Resting HR is not an indication of one’s state of health, and HR elevation during exercise is a secondary consideration, and not something one should use as an…
