A common question I get is regarding Romanian Deadlifts. This is a great movement for the posterior chain, but like all lifts, proper form and ques are critical. In the video below I demonstrate the common technique ques to focus on. I also go over the difference between RDL and stiff leg deadlifts. Hope this is helpful and I would recommend you record your own technique (in all lifts) to make sure that you are making the most of them. #nutrition #fitness #flexibledieting #

Every kid loves accessories, except for when they are not included with the cool new purchase you thought you were getting through your favorite shopping experience... However when it comes to training, sometimes they can become somewhat of an afterthought when compared to the primary movements. And while that's kind of true, let me propose a new way to look at them. Let me first define what a primary vs secondary movement is. A primary is usually your first lift of a sessi

"I want to get more healthy!" I hear this all the time but what does this really mean? Below are the five factors that I use to define health: •Strength: Ability of muscles to produce maximum force •Cardiovascular: Endurance capacity to do chosen activities •Mobility: Possessing the range of motion to move well in all planes •Body Composition: Having desired ratio of muscle tissue compared to body fat •Wellbeing: Mental/emotional wherewithal to complete desired daily tasks

Fat either seems to get a bad rap or is often ignored. Back in the 80's, fat was bad. Now, it tends to get ignored as sugar is the big focus in this day and age (minus the keto crowd of course). However, I want to talk about fat in a way that everyone should self examine. There are two basic fat categories: Saturated and unsaturated fats. Saturated are generally from animal sources and solid at room temperature. Unsaturated are most often from plant sources and liquid at

In order to have the best possible training session, you want to make sure your body is properly prepared. Not only is nutrition a factor but also a proper warm up. Let me go through what I would recommend. Over the years (yes, I'm old) my warm ups have changed. Not just from injuries and age, but also from training focuses. When I'm working towards a powerlifting meet, I'm going to be longer and more specific in warm ups. For bodybuilding, it's usually more abbreviated. Firs