Building Context with Warmups

Warmups are often looked over as not being an essential part of the workout process. I don’t know if this is because they are simple, easy, not involving lots of weight. I am not sure. I will talk about how great warmups are till I die and people will still think they can…

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How to Build Real World Strength

Have you ever heard the phrase “Old Man Strength”? What it is referring to is the strength you get from the real world, from years of working and lifting heavy, awkward objects. Like a brown sheep in this instance. Strength training in the gym will make you stronger, but it…

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What Is Intuitive Lifting

Intuitive What? What is intuitive lifting you ask? No program is perfect. The body is continually changing and dealing with new stressors; a program that was written in stone cannot keep up with these changes. This is where intuitive lifting comes into play. This doesn’t mean you don’t follow a well thought out program, but…

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Weekly Look Into Josh’s Reading Nook: 9/28/2018

On this week’s reading nook: We have conversations on what is healthy eating, body image, and a few random thoughts on strength and conditioning.  Peruse the selection below. >>Big News! Stronger You Workshop Is Here!<< So this is happening – join me and my good friend and colleague Kim Lloyd to learn how…

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