This Will Make You Better: A New Look at Leg Curls
Let me tell you about my favorite anatomy joke. Here’s the set up: Q: “Hey Harold, what’s your favorite exercise for biceps, and for triceps?” A: “It’s the supine hip-extended […]
View ArticleBradley Cooper’s Transformation: Bring On The Gainz
We’re weird when we talk about bodies. Perhaps it’s because the real reason for brains is for us to have more control of our movement. How we move, and what we […]
View ArticleTuesday Talks: The Salad Sequel with Geoff Hemingway
It’s Tuesday, team, and that means that it’s time for a Tuesday Talk. Our third episode of the series features SFG and good-guy-guru, Geoff Hemingway…again! Geoff joined us last week, […]
View ArticleCore Function: Breathing and Deadbugs
One of the most common questions in health & fitness is, “How do I get a six pack?” If there’s one thing that’s more common than the question, it’s the number […]
View ArticleIt’s Not a PR If It’s Not Personal
Let’s talk a little bit about the “Personal Record,” or PR. It’s an important component of training, and of life. We thrive when we see one accomplishment drive us to […]
View ArticleWhat is “Toning” Really About?
I want to tone my: Ass, arms, hips, thighs, abs, shoulders, cheeks, my other cheeks, my left pinky, my right big toe, and my oboe. Oh yea, it’s tune my oboe. […]
View ArticleCore Function: Progressing the Deadbug
Today we’re going to continue our talk about how to best train your midsection. In our last installment, Core Function: Breathing and Deadbugs we discussed the inner and outer core musculature, […]
View ArticleWhat We Can All Learn from Superbowl XLIX
I’m not sure if you know this, but the Superbowl was last night. All of ‘MURICA stops to watch some guys in tight pants chase each other around, then slap […]
View ArticleTuesday Talk: How To Take Care of Your Hands When Using Kettlebells
If you’ve ever jumped into a new weight training program, you’ve experienced that big change. You know the one that I’m talking about… it’s that change in your hands. Hand care […]
View Article27 Fitness Lessons From My 27th Birthday (Part 1)
Whaddup, Boosh? We’re about to recap the weekend, during which I celebrated my 27th birthday. I had an incredible time and learned some important lessons: 27 of them, in fact. […]
View ArticleFitness and Valentine’s Day Are The Same
We’re about to get into the deepest, darkest secrets of long-term romance and fitness success. They’re practically the same thing. Yes, that’s right. How you succeed on Valentine’s Day and […]
View ArticleAll About Those Basics: Back Movement During the Squat
My glutes are sore from yesterday’s workout. I didn’t even lift that much weight. What’s going on here? The direct lower body training in my workout yesterday was a few […]
View ArticleANNOUNCEMENT: Motivation and Movement LAB
Hello friends! I’d like to tell you about an incredible new project that I’ve been working on at MFF, and this one is for fitness professionals. If you’re a strength […]
View ArticleShould You Foam Roll Your Lower Back? Here’s the Answer
Let’s get the short answer out the way first: Probably not. That’s a wrap! Or, if you have 10-minutes, let’s explore a more nuanced answer. As per usual, the answer […]
View ArticleDumbbell Dumbledore (or What I’ve Learned This Week)
Friends, today I’d like to pass on some really cool things that I’ve learned in the last week that I think you’ll love. I’ll include a few articles, videos, a […]
View ArticleInterview on The Awesomeness Show (Podcast)
Friends, I have a first to share with you today, and that’s my very first podcast interview! Last week I sat down with my friend Justin Stratton, to chat for his podcast, […]
View ArticleChasing Pain: Should Your Workout Make You Sore?
You should know that I’m writing this after an idea I had after seeing that my Facebook news feed was filled with celebration for my friends who ran the NYC Half […]
View ArticleCore Function: Three More Breathing-Based Drills
Let me get nerdy for a second: My biggest training focus in the last year has been learning how to optimize movement. It includes dense biomechanics & kinesiology, as well […]
View ArticleDoes Burning Calories Really Matter?
I burned 488 calories during my last workout. That is, according to my Polar FT-60 I did. Do I wonder if it’s accurate? No, I don’t really care. […]
View ArticleTuesday Talk with Katie Kaufman
Friends, we are back today with another Tuesday Talk story. This one is great, if I do say so myself. You see, last weekend I went to North Conway, New […]
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