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Building an Olympian (The SAID Principle)
The Winter Olympics start this week! There’s nothing quite like the Olympics. Can you imagine training your entire life for one event? Or decades of
From Lazy Powerlifter to 10k Runner in 5 Months
One sultry summer day in Charlotte NC, a powerlifter decided to start running. The goal: Run a 10k (6.2 miles) on Thanksgiving. That powerlifter was
10 Tips to Bench Press Without Shoulder Pain (and Get Stronger)
A big bench press garners respect. As soon as someone finds out you lift weights, their first question is: “how much ya bench?” The barbell
3 Reasons You Have Lower Back Pain After Squats (And How to Fix It)
No exercise builds the leg muscles like squats do. You can lunge, bike, run and leg press all day. But nothing will give you strong,
7 Exercises to Avoid with Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator cuff injuries are like a box of chocolates…
What Causes Lower Back Pain After Deadlifts? (And 5 Simple Solutions)
Crash! The barbell slammed to the gym floor. Pain shot through my lower back. I had just deadlifted…
The 7 Best Cardio Exercises for Bad Knees
Do your knees feel beat up and worn down? Learn 7 ways to get a great workout without aggravating your knee problems
5 Reasons Stretching is Overrated
Science contradicts many common beliefs about stretching. There are 5 reasons stretching is overrated. First, stretching harms…
Is Sitting the New Smoking? (The Truth)
Ever heard that “sitting is the new smoking”? Smoking is horrible for our health. Is sitting just as bad? Truth is, sitting…