When it comes to improving running performance, runners usually fall into one of two camps: Those who just run more Those who prioritize strength training I know because I spent years in the former category. When it comes to improving running performance, runners usually fall into one of two camps: Those who just run more Those who prioritize...
When I started training clients, I thought I knew it all, and I would strut around the gym floor like a peacock, willing to assert my superior gym knowledge. When in fact, looking back, I knew absolutely nothing. This attitude hurt more than helped me, and this was the first of many mistakes I made at the beginning...
Mike Tromello is back on the show, and in this short, sharp, content-packed episode, he explains: Mike Tromello is back on the show, and in this short, sharp, content-packed episode, he explains: What your redline is How to train yourself to withstand staying near or on top of your redline state in a workout Why all athletes (even...
Robert Linkul is the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year. Robert runs Be Stronger Fitness, a Strength and Conditioning facility that focuses on training an older clientele demographic. With their skill set and experience, Robert and his team are uniquely qualified to provide proper strength training for the older adult. They focus...
Building long-term motivation and consistent exercise habits are the most valuable things you can do for yourself. Many mindset shifts can help you achieve those goals, and here I’ll address an important one: taking ownership of your exercise. The feeling that you are in control of your choices and actions is known as autonomy. Building long-term motivation and...
A post shared by Michael Tromello (@mtromello) A post shared by Michael Tromello (@mtromello) Let’s start with the simple things first, lactic acid build up and the lactate threshold are not the same thing. The real term for what is euphemistically called lactic acid build up, what’s supposed to make it hard to push through an intense workout...
In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome Rick Howard to the show. Rick is an expert in Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD). He wrote the paper on the subject by writing the NACA’s position stand in LTAD. This interview was truly eye-opening, and Rick shattered many of the misconceptions people (myself included) have about LTAD. Whether you are a...
Summer is near, and you’ve felt caged for far too long. No, I’m not talking about the quarantine. I mean locked in your life—the 9-5 job, the commute, the nightly TV, and a disciplined workout routine. It is all so typical and, yet, so inhuman. Summer is near, and you’ve felt caged for far too long. No, I’m...
COVID has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry. Business owners, gym employees, and gym-goers were left scrambling, confused, and in the dark by the ever-changing COVID rules and regulations. COVID has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry. Business owners, gym employees, and gym-goers were left scrambling, confused, and in the dark by the ever-changing...
