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Progressive Overloads: How to Progress In the Gym to Attain Your Goals

If you want to achieve your goals in the gym (or in general), you need to have some kind of built-in progression. In the gym, we call this a progressive overload because we’re going to overload our capabilities over time. In this article we’ll go over the different ways to progress, and how you can work towards achieving your goals in the gym!

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This is How You Should Warm Up

If you’re going to take your training goals seriously, then it is time to start taking your warm-ups seriously. In this article, I’ll lay out why we warm up, and the order of operations within your warm-ups. There are 8 steps so buckle up!

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Do Cryo Chambers Work?

Cryotherapy chambers have exploded in popularity when it comes to recovery in recent years. But, do they work?

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What Are SARMs?

SARM stands for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator and today we're going to talk about what they are, how they work, and if they're safe to use.

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Why Am I Not Losing Weight?

If you've ever wondered why you're struggling to lose weight you're not alone. Researchers have done studies to try to figure this out, and many personal trainers and strength coaches have beat their collective heads against the wall to try to solve this problem. It turns out, the problem lies somewhere within, and we're going to talk about that today.

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In-Season Considerations for Training

In-season training can be a balancing act. Between practice, games, class, extracurriculars, and sleep it might seem impossible for the average family to squeeze in enough gym time for their growing athletes. Training is necessary during the season for a developing athlete and today we go over the rules for your in season training.

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Mobility Vs Flexibility

Flexibility and mobility are often used interchangeably. The reality is that they’re incredibly different though, and that difference matters when it comes to your programming and training. In this article, we’re going to discuss how you can leverage your strength training into increased flexibility.

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The Joint By Joint Approach and Why It Matters

Ever wonder why your back hurts when you squat? Have you been wondering why your 14 year old child blew out their UCL pitching? Well give this article a read! We talk about the joint-by-joint approach, and why it matters to both your training, and on the field perfomance.

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Can I Drink and Still Be Fit?

Can I drink and still be fit? Will alcohol destroy my gym progress? Does alcohol lower my testosterone levels? We'll answer all those and more today! So if you've ever wondered these questions, keep reading.

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The Best Training Split For Weight Loss

How many days per week should I train? Should I train like a bodybuilder if I’m looking to lose weight? Do I really need an arm day? We’ll answer these questions and more so keep reading!

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