1. Preserves Muscle Mass • After age 40, we naturally lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade. Strength training helps counteract this...

In “Fighting Solves Everything,”  Paul Markel presents a compelling, deeply personal exploration of battling cancer by integrating faith,...

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”  — Mark Twain   Aging is inevitable, but how we age is...

The LIFTMOR (Lifting Intervention for Training Muscle and Osteoporosis Rehabilitation) study has proven what good strength coaches have...

In our journey through life, we celebrate and lament the various changes our bodies undergo. Among these transformations, gray hair is...

Recently I have been enjoying the RAW pod cast with Marty Gallagher, JP Brice and Jim Steel. On a recent episode I listened to Marty...

In the world of competitive athletics, business, sports psychology and fitness people are focused on improving performance.  Many focus...

findings suggest that strengthening exercises not only enhance performance but also protect against common injuries like lower back pain

Strength Training Myth  – It Is Too Late for Me to Start. Strength training might be great for young athletes or middle-aged individuals...

Yes, I believe it is important to save and invest for your future in some form of retirement account.  No, I am not giving financial...

Clint Eastwood, the iconic actor and filmmaker, played tough guys most of his career.  In real life he embodies a unique “tough guy”...

The Transformative Power of Exercise on Mood, Anxiety, and Brain Function   Everyone knows the physical health benefits to exercise, but...

not just about adding years to your life, it’s about adding life to your year.

The common belief that cardiovascular training is superior to strength training for overall health and longevity has long shaped fitness...

The belief that strength training destroys your joints is a pervasive myth.  This belief may deter people from incorporating strength...

The Paradox of Pain: Avoidance May Lead to Greater Suffering. Physical pain, an intrinsic part of the human experience, serves as a...

#1 = Strength Training is Dangerous Especially as You Age. False! Truth be told it’s one of the safest forms of activity you can be...

"Feeling really good. I think the RDLs and dead lifts have been good for my back."

For many years as a strength conditioning coach, newly married, I would take off my wedding ring when I lifted weights.  I didn’t want...

MinneSNOWta Barbell Open Meet Recap Another year, another meet. I am sure when Actin Fitt decide to host an Olympic Lifting Meet in the...