There seems to be a whole new crop of strength training writers which are getting rabid followers by telling them what they want to hear. What do they want to hear? How they can get strong without hard work. In fact, it seems anything that is about getting strong but NOT about actual training is […]
What is Fitness-Fatigue Theory?
Originally published in January 2009 at GroundUpStrength This article is an attempt to clear up some of the misconceptions on the internet regarding the Bannister’s Fitness-Fatigue Model, the so-called “Dual Factor Theory”. Although it is simply a model it has been used to design one size fits all programs due to a misconception that it […]
Overtraining Doesn’t Always Produce a Decline in Maximum Strength
Originally published in 2009 at GroundUpStrength Overtraining as a term is used differently by different physiologists. I think it is important to understand, however, that ‘overtraining’ and ‘overtraining syndrome’ are not the same thing. Overtraining is what you do..the stimulus. Overtraining syndrome is a list of physiological symptoms resulting from that. In other words, its manifestations. […]
My Trainer Makes Fun of Me on Social Media – Should I Find a New Trainer?
It is as simple as this: Clients expect a certain amount of confidentiality and professionalism when they hire a personal trainer. Most will assume that a fitness trainer will not make their personal business a source of water-cooler gossip, and certainly, they will not expect to be made fun of on social media posts. In […]
Why Don’t My Workouts Become Any Easier?
This is a question I am surprised I’ve never mentioned since it is asked so frequently. I decided to look around for answers to this question by personal trainers, and I must say I was disgusted at the results. First, I was surprised that trainers thought this question could be answered without any further information […]
Banned Substances In Vitamin Supplements?
Should Athletes be Worried About Potentially Banned Substances in Vitamin Supplements? A lot of athletes are becoming frightened that they are going to end up coming up positive in a drug test because they’ve taken a vitamin supplement or some other perfectly ethical dietary supplement that has been adulterated or contaminated with a steroid drug […]