http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/the-biggest-loser-the-most-damaging-show-on-tv YES! YES! A thousand times... YES! The Biggest Loser makes for really good TV; but it's a horrible example for both the public and aspiring trainers. The methods used range from unsustainable to downright dangerous. This article does a good job of discussing the nutritional aspects of the show. When one throws in the fact that a good portion of our clients come to us with disordered eating, the kind of extreme … [Read more...] about “The Biggest Loser: The Most Damaging Show on TV?”
Kara’s back!
[youtube=http://youtu.be/9UiEQNy1UVE]And this time she's serious. Not a bad-looking Front Squat for a lady who's been out of the game for almost a year. Look out, CrossFit! … [Read more...] about Kara’s back!
Effective Warm-ups.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGjziI8Q3Pw]The Bonny Lass warming up with some Front Squats. Warm up Step #1: Actually raising the body temp, and warming up the joints and muscles. Step #2: Light skill work related to the movements in the workout. Looking good, Doll! … [Read more...] about Effective Warm-ups.
Check out the femurs on that girl!
Due to anthropometric differences, some folks do better with certain exercises. Front squats come more naturally to long-femured Katie. Is your trainer putting you in a cookie cutter or is he/she putting you in a position to succeed? … [Read more...] about Check out the femurs on that girl!
