I’ve reached the age—actually half a decade ago already—when the technology algorithms have begun emphasizing articles about what exercises one “absolutely” must or shouldn’t do
Numerous times over the past few weeks I’ve been asked a specific, age-old strength training question: “Is it safe for my knees to go over
Years ago at one of my first kettlebell certifications there was a short discussion about shoulder health. One of the instructors asked how many attendees
A couple weeks ago I offered a brief overview of an uncommon squat option: the Zercher squat. This option provides a variety of benefits compared to
In last week’s tip about applying concepts from John Wooden’s story to our fitness journeys, I pointed out that we’re more likely to appreciate opportunities to
If you’re relatively new to training, then just about any activity or reasonable training program will yield some improvements to your strength, endurance, and mobility.
How often should you train? That’s a common question when beginning an exercise program, but answering it requires the addition of a bit more context.
Whatever you do for exercise (or manual labor work), increasing your abdominal bracing strength will make it easier. And one of the best ways to
You’re probably thinking that subject line sounds too good to be true. And under one specific assumption—that “without moving” means “without effort”—you’d be right. Getting
One of the most fascinating moments for most people participating in a StrongFirst kettlebell certification occurs during the section covering the military press. Toward the