I Get Why You Want a Shortcut to A Big Lift

I would not try to mislead you with an article title, so I want to start by qualifying the title of this one. I do not claim to understand all the reasons why someone would be attracted to shortcut methods for getting a big deadlift or squat, and then end up wasting a lot of … Read more

What if the Fitness Industry Was Truly Scientific?

I’m sitting here after typing out the title, wondering if I should hit the backspace key until it disappears. I’ve just bit off quite a piece of jerky. After all, you could write an article about “what if scientists were truly scientific.” Even at the best of times, scientists don’t completely live up to their … Read more

Ten Big Lies Personal Trainers Tell Their Clients

Everybody has their own idea about what are the biggest “untruths” that the personal fitness industry tells. Most lists mention spot reduction, a pound of muscle burns 30 calories a day, you can turn fat into muscle, etc. All myths, for sure. And I am sure there are trainers out there who don’t mind crossing … Read more

15 Habits of (Successful) Internet Fitness Personalities

By Eric Troy and Joe Weir If you’ve found this article, you are probably trying to figure out how to be a successful internet fitness professional. You want the followers, the eBook sales, the successful blog, all of it. Most of all you want the bro-fists (virtual or otherwise) with the other highly successful internet fitness personalities. … Read more

How to Make a Homemade Medicine Ball

You can make a homemade medicine ball out of an old basketball, some sand, and strong duct tape. On this page are some videos and tips on how to make one using these materials. This works. I have made medicine balls using methods similar to these and I use them all the time. These homemade balls, … Read more