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How 2020 Changed Fitness Forever

2020 has been an interesting year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many gyms were shut down and trainers were out of in-person work. Clients and members resorted to YouTube and other...

There are so many things we can do for exercise. Sometimes we shy away from heavy resistance training because we associate it with injury. While it is true that injury...

Is the deadlift the king of all lifts? I’ll leave the debate for you all, but the deadlift is my strongest lift. When you are asking your low back, glutes,...

You can get a great pair of rings for around $40. There are so many exercises you can do with them. Whenever we go on a road trip, we pack...

The rowing machine is a necessary evil. It belongs in your program at some point or another. It can be a fantastic conditioning tool or even a low-impact form of...

If you are a gym owner or a trainer, you understand the importance of having excellent branding. Your brand is what separates you from the rest of the pack. When...

One question I often get: Is this a good fat or a bad one? Labeling something a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ fat is a bit misleading, but there are certainly fats...

Anytime you add an Eastern European country’s name to an exercise, it makes it sound legit. Honestly, these are a staple in my routine and the routines of many of...

We all know what it’s like to eat a bland meal. Unfortunately, sometimes the blandest food is the best for us. The leaner the meat, the less tasty (generally speaking). ...

This photo is from my meal prep this week. For years, I have eaten the same thing for lunch: organic pasta with pesto and lean meat. I have had MANY...

Our hips are complex structures that need to be taken care of. Without proper warming up, stretching, and strengthening, we may develop issues. Asymmetries, inflammation, nerve pain, and lack of...

“Holy smokes.. These guys are strong,” I thought as we were hauling an 800 lb gun safe up a flight of stairs. In college, I joined a moving company for...

Sick of breathing that machined air? It’s time to get outside! I used to be naive to the idea that you could get a great workout in the great outdoors. ...

These may seem like two very similar terms (and they are), but there is a difference between exercise and physical activity. Sometimes people confuse the two, but it’s important to...

Wait a sec, Coach.. You want me to cheat on my diet?! First of all, I’m not a huge fan of the word ‘diet.’ I get it. It’s a buzzword. ...

There’s no doubt that lunges can help you build an awesome set of wheels. There are a few exercises that I consider staples of my personal routine and lunges are...

5 Triceps Exercises That Will BLOW UP Your Arms

If we’re talking proportions, a good rule of thumb is that the triceps should make up roughly two-thirds of your arm. While many people focus on the biceps, the triceps...

Have you ever walked into the gym, seen somebody doing something incredible, and wished you could do something similar? Besides the superhuman strength some folks display, there are certain skills...

Coaches and fitness enthusiasts: If you plan to create a fitness program, there are some important elements that you must consider. Admittedly, each of these topics could use their own...

What makes the burpee so special? When I explain the burpee to first-time clients, I always feel it’s important to mention that the burpee is a fundamental, functional exercise. What...

Physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has made partner workouts difficult if your gym partner isn’t from the same household. We try our best to minimize our contact with others,...

What does it mean to move in the transverse plane and why should we care? The three planes of motion are the sagittal plane, the frontal plane, and the transverse...

For many people, it’s hard enough to get started with exercise. However, if you get bit by the exercise bug (and many of our Milo Family have been), it can...

Let’s address the elephant in the room.. The jump rope is hard. No matter how good you are, it only takes one misstep where the rope whips you on the...

The Squat’s Ugly Stepsister.. The overhead squat is an exercise that most people shy away from. We’ve heard all of the objections: It’s too hard. I can’t go as heavy. I don’t have the flexibility. Time to put the excuses to rest!

How often do you truly listen to your body? Are you in tune with what your body is trying to tell you? Our bodies are amazing machines. We have the...

I’ll start by saying that my take on this topic may be controversial. Can you remember a time where you worked out and perhaps pushed it a bit too far?...

“Woah.. what do you mean, Coach?!” That’s right – your workouts shouldn’t ALWAYS be fun. In case no one ever told you.. Doing things you don’t like can make you...

The squat.. Is it the king of all exercises? I’m not here to spark a debate, but one thing is for sure: The barbell back squat is a fundamental, compound...

You can’t be everything to everybody. This is a concept that we’ve written about before, but as the world continues to change, it’s worth reminding you in a time of...

Success means different things to different people. Success might be reaching a goal that you’ve set at work. It might be winning some kind of competition. Success might be following...

Gym etiquette has always been important, but will be more important than ever as gyms open back up. Having terrible gym etiquette is a surefire way to upset others and...

One of my fitness secrets is that I travel with a resistance band everywhere I go. It’s so easy for me to roll up a band, throw it in my...

First, let me start this article by addressing why the word “barefoot” is in quotes. I do NOT believe that running without shoes is the best idea. You should have...

I witnessed it live. A human being pulled 501 kg (1104.5 lbs) off the ground and stood up with it; unbelievable. This was one of the most hyped lifts I’ve...

There are two types of trainers: Those who ask for feedback from their clients and those who don’t. If your goal is to help people, you need feedback and constructive...

Let’s Talk about our Favorite F Word… Food Today, we are going through some crazy times. Due to the CoronaVirus Pandemic people’s lives have certainly experienced some strong changes. At...

I’ll be honest.. I’ve wanted a sandbag for a long time. Sandbag training has always interested me because of how versatile a sandbag is; you can do so many exercises...

Today’s times are anything but conventional. This week alone, 300 million Americans have been asked to stay home and self-quarantine in an attempt to slow the ever-spreading Coronavirus. With no...