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Relaxing With Kyle Langworthy
On Thursday morning, I had a short NYC commute from Harlem to the Upper West Side. Things got long after that. I picked up Kyle “The Beast” Langworthy, and we […]
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Recap of the 2015 Perform Better Functional Training Summit
Thursday morning. I leave Harlem, pick up my Mark Fisher Fitness co-worker Kyle Langworthy on The Upper West Side, and we hit I-95 northbound. We’re going to Providence, Rhode Island, […]
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In Sickness & In Health (On Exercise)
Everything that I’m about to say should be prefaced with this: As a child, I absolutely hated missing school. Sick days were worse than being sick, and I never understood […]
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Suffering is An Opportunity for Growth
A recent conversation with my good friend and future colleague Michael Littig left me with a deeper understanding of how we’re all involved in a similar human experience. Throughout the […]
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Greens Smoothies For All!
You should know that this isn’t my idea. It’s my girlfriend Katie’s idea. We were working one morning at MFF, and stopped in at our local deli to get smoothies. […]
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Let’s Talk About Leg Lowering
Today we’re going to explore one of the most popular exercises in my circle of the fitness industry, a move called leg lowering. This is one of my favorite exercises […]
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But Can You Do It On Your Own?
Personally, I love commercial gyms. Your first and last conversation with an employee could be the day you sign up. After that, you’re a barcode, a key fob, and […]
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So How Do You Measure?
Calories, inches, pounds lost, pounds lifted, pounds gained, miles traveled, vertical elevation climb, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), miles traveled, tears shed… there are lots of ways to measure...
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The Difference Between Gaining Muscle, Losing Fat, and Toning
Bigger muscles. Less fat. Leaner, buffer, bulkier, trimmer, more toned. Every aesthetic goal out there comes down to managing levels of muscle mass and body fat. They often go together, […]
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Is It Good That My Muscles Are Sore?
There are two traditional ways of navigating the subway stations in New York City. The first is to exit the train and head to the nearest set of stairs, arriving […]
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The Secret Success of “Power” Work
Cue Kanye. Today, we’re going to talk about power. Certain exercises are perfect for focusing on how much “power” we can create, and we’ll discuss why those are so beneficial […]
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Tomorrow You’ll Get Your Triple
One thing that I hold dear to my heart is this: We’re always getting better. Regardless of what we’re working on, there is always the opportunity to improve. Here’s another […]
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This Will Make You Better: Walking Glute Mob with Reach
“Well, you get to workout all day.” If there’s one thing that’s not true about being a fitness professional, it’s this. As a coach at MFF, I’m actively coaching for 4-6 […]
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Aesthetics or Athletics: Here’s Why I Don’t Think You Can Train For Both
“I’ll give you one to get your lungs burning.” This is what Glynn said to me in Ashland, New Hampshire, when I asked him about a scenic bike ride nearby. […]
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Inspiration in Preparation, Not In Competition
49,466 people. That’s how many people finished the 2015 NYC Marathon. “Finished” is arbitrary in this case, because there were still runners on the course. Thanks to the New York […]
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Monday Musing: MFF is like Mossad
First, let’s start with a story: “Wait… Is she Israeli?” I asked my girlfriend Katie this on Sunday night while watching The Blacklist. I was confused about the history of […]
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This Will Make You Better: Shoulder Reach & Roll
Down and back. Down and back. Down and back. Pack. Pack. Pack. Pack! These are the common cues we hear about shoulder position in the weight training community. It’s cued on the […]
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Thanksgiving Thoughts: Skipping Workouts Is Selfish
The upcoming four-day weekend is one of the biggest travel weekends of the year. Across the United States, people are taking trains, planes, and automobiles to see their loved ones. […]
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An Anatomy Lesson from Orphan Black
There are certain facts that we all agree on: Two plus two is four. Your heart is on the left side of your body. Donald Trump will ruin diplomatic relations. […]
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Riddle Me This, les Français
The French Paradox is alive and well. Last week Katie and I spent three and a half days in Paris, essentially on an eating tour of the city. Seriously; when […]
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