Ultimate Performance training

Explosive training is a style of exercise that combines strength and speed to increase overall power output. While most commonly utilized...

If done correctly, strength training and lifting weights are extremely safe forms of exercise. However, if you take a walk through an...

As a trainer, I have a love-hate relationship with running. On one hand, it’s a great way to get your heart pumping, lungs pounding, and...

There’s no doubt that running is one of the most simple and accessible forms of exercise out there. However, if you’ve never run before...

A question I’ve received a lot after spending this month talking about heart rate is: “Why is my heart rate so high when I exercise?”...

Heart rate zone training uses your heart rate, measured in beats per minute or as a percentage of your max heart rate, as a guide for...

Any exercise is usually better than no exercise, but to be sure you’re getting the most out of your workout and maintaining a level...

Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of discomfort and pain and is the number one cause for disability worldwide. Experts...

If you’ve ever researched exercise programs, you’ve probably come across different training splits (which body parts you do on a given...

With summer in full swing, most of us have probably felt the wrath of the summer sun. Being a redhead and a proud member of the pale-skin...

It's a marathon, not a sprint. That quote has been echoed repeatedly, especially in the health and fitness world. Unfortunately, it's...

Last summer, I packed my car full of camping gear and headed into Rocky Mountain National Park. My destination, a two-hour drive from...

We’ve all heard the classic phrase that’s been exchanged between gym bros for ages. “No pain, no gain”. Over time, the phrase has...

One of the most neglected and overlooked parts of a workout holds a lot of weight when it comes to feeling your best afterward. It also...

You’re just getting home from work after a long day. Having just unlocked your front door you place your bag down and finally slip off...

When it comes to exercising, there are hundreds of different modalities in which to do so. You can lift weights, play sports, ride bikes,...

The fitness industry is oversaturated with inspirational quotes and motivational sayings. “What hurts today makes you stronger tomorrow.”...

We're always looking for ways to get more out of our workouts. Instead of buying fancy supplements, take it into your own hands. 1....

The personal training industry is tricky. It lacks regulation, seeks to demoralize it's hopeful clients and is chock-full of arbitrary...

Whether you're new to working out or a veteran lifter, you've probably questioned your exercise program. Here are 3 ways to determine...