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Most lifters have probably heard the cue to "put the weight in your heels" when doing certain lifts, such as a squat, leg press or many other exercises...   This statement has taken the fitness industry by storm and I hear this constantly...   Most people have no idea what this does or why they tell others to do it...   This is a parrot phrase people hear then run with it not knowing the anatomy or biomechanics behind it...   I would strongly encourage everyone to throw this thinking out the window   In this post I am going...

I get asked all the time what equipment I use by lifters    "Do you use wrist wraps? How about knee sleeves? When do you wear a lifting belt?"   I am very cautious on how I respond to these questions because in today's industry it is more about looking cool or fitting in with societies trends than it is about being effective.  In this blog I am going to go over what gear can be used and when the appropriate time to use them are.    Belt: HEAVY compound lifts; squats, deadlifts, barbell rows,  NOT: bicep curls, lat pulldowns, lateral raises,...

I cannot count how many times I've said this statement: Going to the gym, or having a good physique does not make you a personal trainer!    I will be graduating with a degree in Kinesiology and concentration in exercise science in May, and have over 3 years of experience working with clients...   I love this industry because it requires lifelong learning! Not a single living person understands everything about the human body... Which is why it is so frustrating to constantly see people throwing around false information because they feel entitled to since they have workout experience or...

Whether you are new to exercising or fell off your routine, if you are looking to make physical changes to your body and your life then this blog is for you Results will take a LONG time to show...   Most trainers are scared to tell their clients that but it's the reality of how the human body works...   Here are some of my biggest pieces of advice if you are looking to find lasting results:   Start with just 5 minutes per day... Go for a 5 minute walk, do jumping jacks and pushups for 5 minutes, do...

It is obvious to most people that lifting weights will eventually lead to building muscle mass with consistency and time... What may surprise people is that resistance training, AKA weight training, is one of the best ways to lose weight!   Here's why...   Most people assume performing cardio is the best bet to lose weight and burn fat...   The problem with cardio is it utilizes rhythmic patterns that incorporate the same muscle groups...   When you weight train, you are able to target more of a diversity of muscle groups and provide more of a challenge to them......