What constitutes as proper squat depth is highly debated and most often opinions depend on your lifting background (crossfit, powerlifting, bodybuidling etc.). However, for many of us who are not lifting competitively or keeping score, what matters most should be squatting safely, effectively and getting the most out of the exercise.
The benefits of a squatting to parallel or close to it is that it will help you
In my experience, there seems to be one behavior characteristic that our most successful clients have in common. It’s one that is not talked about enough, probably because it can’t be marketed and sold. However, if you can nail this one down, you can almost bet on success. The behavior is the ability to remain consistent.
The short answer is “Yes!” It is both safe and effective for kids (we are referring to adolescence as young as 7) to embark on a strength training program.
There’s one component to any diet or workout program that you don’t want to neglect. I would even argue it is the most important component. It’s so critical, it may even be the magical solution for you.
Are all Whey Protein Powders the same?
NO! and it’s important to understand the difference. Whey protein powders are produced by removing a certain percentage of non-protein ingredients from pasteurized whey derived from cheese processing. Let’s start with the two most common forms of whey protein, Whey Protein Isolate and Whey Protein Concentrate.
It seems like every week there is a new diet that people are raving about. People have lost tons of weight just eating X,Y and Z. Some of them have some merit to them and others just boggle my mind that people would actually do them and believe they will work. So when it comes to dieting, I have a few factors that I recommend people consider before jumping on any program.
“Which exercise is better?” is one of the most common questions I am asked as a coach/trainer. People want to know if a dumbbell bench press is better than barbell bench press? Is the back squat better than the front squat? Want to know the answer to all of those questions? You ready?
Now these may or may not apply to everyone but if you are new to the gym or never really had much success there, here are 3 Ways to be more successful in the new year.
If you're still not convinced that you should be doing some sort of pull-up variation in your program, consider it as one of those biggest-bang-for-your-buck exercises. They essentially work everything above the belt, including:
Maybe you read this title and thought…no way, not me. I’ll never be able to do pull-ups.
The truth is, both men and women struggle with pull-ups…so regardless of your gender, keep reading. We are going to cover a variety of different pull-up regressions, (slightly easier modifications), like training wheels, that will help get you to the promise land – even if you cannot do a pull-up YET.
We were lucky enough to attend a Shin Splints Prevention seminar at DeFabio Chiropractic Spine and Sport Rehab last month. Here is what we learned!
Have you ever heard of Vitamin L?
Vitamin L is the best-kept secret. It is not something you want to leave out of your diet. It is a necessary vitamin, and if you have a deficiency in it, you may be missing out on a higher well-being, satisfaction, and happiness level.
What is Vitamin L and where can I get it?
Vitamin L is short for Vitamin Love and refers to not only what you choose to eat but with what kind of loving practices and environment you choose to eat it in.
Before we discuss what a cheat meal is, let’s clarify what it is not…
Cheat meals are not cheat days or entire weekends of diet debauchery. They are not an all-out eat-till-you-can’t-move, want-to-puke-fest. And if you’re not cutting calories and increasing your training, and have cheat meals multiple times a week, it’s not a cheat meal—you probably just have a crappy diet. Cheat meals require planning and self-control. A really big component is the planning part.
Tabata is a very specific interval style workout. One circuit lasts only 4 minutes—but boy is it a long 4 minutes! You’ll feel both your muscles and your lungs burning. A tabata circuit involves a 20-second hard work period followed by a 10-second rest period. This is then repeated for 8 rounds, for a total of 4 minutes.
Five Machines Worth Using!
A great way to assess trends in the fitness industry is to look at how gym layouts are changing and what types of equipment are taking up the budget.
Today, free space in gyms is a hot commodity and box-style, open-warehouse gyms are all the rage. Facilities boast about having green turf, and functional training, kettlebells, medicine balls, Crossfit, and even powerlifting are some of the hottest buzzwords in fitness right now.
An estimated 45 million Americans are on a diet each year. Chances are, your spouse is one of them. Recently, my wife decided that she wanted to lose 20lbs. Although I think she is perfect, I know that losing weight will make her feel more confident and comfortable in her own skin.
So, I sat down and seriously asked myself… Am I hurting or helping the cause?
When it comes to weight loss, an Achilles heel for many is evening snacking. To clarify, we are not talking about having a late dinner. Regardless of the time, if you are due for a meal, you should eat. What we are addressing here is reaching for the pretzels, chips and ice cream, post-dinner.
Eliminating this habit can and will do great things for your waistline.
The stars may not always align when it comes to having your very best workout every time you set foot in the gym, however, there are principles you can apply that can create a good level of consistency with your workouts, making them consistently productive.
By Mike Occhipinti
One of the most frequently asked questions are “what do you eat” or “what should I eat if I want to lose some weight?” If you are one of those people who find yourself asking or wondering these questions, you might find this article as a good stepping stone to get you on your way. Now let me state I am not a nutritionist or dietician, but I can share with you some tools I have seen personally work for me and my clients. Lets talk about four simple ways to get the ball rolling.
