Daniel FredellDec 15, 20183 minOverhead WorkIt’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...
Daniel FredellDec 1, 20184 minInstapros -The Attack On TruthIn the world of social media “fitness pros” the lines get blurred between true fitness and looking fit. I understand the need to peacock...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20182 minFunction Over Power“Strength is the product of struggle.” This is a favored quote among power lifters, but it also stands firm with functional fitness...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20185 min5 Best Movements for Jiu-JitsuThis is the blog post that inspired the book Jits-Fit: The Grappler's Guide to Fitness. I recieved many emails and messages inquiring...
Daniel FredellSep 15, 20183 minLoaded Carries: The Will To SurviveAs I mentioned in 5 Best Movements for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, loaded carries are the unsung heroes of sports performance not only because...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minGaining Momentum - The Warm-UpThe warm-up is the most overlooked stage in fitness. Very few athletes take the time to prepare themselves for the damage they are...
Daniel FredellSep 5, 20183 minIron Zen GardenI have always been a true fan of fitness. I enjoy every aspect of lifestyle I have chosen from traditional weight training to...
Daniel FredellSep 3, 20184 minThe Death of Leg DayOne of my favorite gym memories steams from a conversation I had with my first coach, TB. I worked with TB for my Teen Bodybuilding...
Daniel FredellSep 3, 20184 minTrue GritThe mind is one of the greatest mysteries. It has the capability to make the entire body move in complete harmony, remember song lyrics...
Daniel FredellSep 3, 20182 minImportance of TechniqueTo me, technique is the most important factor in resistance training. I cannot stand to see someone perform an exercise incorrectly. It...
Daniel FredellSep 3, 20184 minVacation RecoveryAccording to Forbes, 52.3% of Americans are unhappy at work. Between being overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated, it’s hard to not...
Daniel FredellSep 1, 20184 minGetting StartedMany of my clients have spoke about intimidation as the main reason for postponing their health. This could come from the environment...