In the wake of recent events, it seems that now everyone is either a bodyweight expert or a bodyweight critic. It's either all you need...

Whenever I talk to amateur athletes, and some professionals, I am amazed by how bad some of them eat. Runners, fighters, obstacle course...

It’s common for lifters to have favorites and go-to exercises to train various muscle groups. There’s nothing wrong with this as long as...

CBD (Cannabidiol) oil is a natural product that has been blown way out of proportion lately. It seems like the new craze akin to Thrive,...

In the world of social media “fitness pros” the lines get blurred between true fitness and looking fit. I understand the need to peacock...

Ah, the most coveted meal of the week. The one that everyone looks forward to only to hate themselves for later when their goals slip...

No matter what someone’s goals are, or which diet they choose to use, caloric intake is the main contributing factor to success. The...

^ Results of my switch to the Ketogenic diet: Pictures were taken 4 weeks apart. I maintained the same fitness routine for the full...

“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.” – Tom Peters Last week we covered how motivation comes in many forms. Getting...

One of the main factors of goal progression is motivation. Motivation is what gets the ball rolling and keeps the snowball effect ...

Many things in life are made to be cherished and appreciated. Some are made to be enjoyed for a short time like a nice meal with friends...

“Strength is the product of struggle.” This is a favored quote among power lifters, but it also stands firm with functional fitness...

This is the blog post that inspired the book Jits-Fit: The Grappler's Guide to Fitness. I recieved many emails and messages inquiring...

"Lift to show, recover to grow." This is one of those sayings that get thrown around a lot in gyms and fitness facilities. The good news...

As I mentioned in 5 Best Movements for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, loaded carries are the unsung heroes of sports performance not only because...

With the millions of programs and set/rep schemes, it’s hard to believe that everything can be broken down into one simple idea. The ...

Core training has been so diluted and bastardized that I honestly hate using the word “core.” It sounds like I’m about to run you...

There are four main lifts in resistance training: Deadlift, Bench Press, Squat, and Overhead Press. Each of these are full body lifts...

The warm-up is the most overlooked stage in fitness. Very few athletes take the time to prepare themselves for the damage they are...

It is hard to believe that health and fitness is a multi-billion dollar industry when only about one fifth of Americans meet the Physical...