For the frequent flier and traveler, working out can be challenging. Separated from your usual workout routine and home gym, it’s easy to see our hard work slip away. Whether you are on vacation, hitting the road for work, or simply crashing at a friend’s place for the weekend, here are my five favorite pieces […]
7 Gift Ideas for Gym Rats
Looking for some killer gift ideas for the gym rat in your life? Here are some of my favorites, including tools designed to boost recovery, improve cardio, and level up their knowledge in the gym. You know this person (maybe they are you, as well)—the one who is in the gym seven-days-a-week, rain or shine, […]
6 Best Books for Personal Trainers
Build your business, recruit more clients, and deepen your arsenal of programming and plans with this list of the best books for personal trainers. Personal training can sometimes feel like you are on an endless treadmill of building your business and refining your training programs. Finding the information to improve your personal training business is […]
5 Best Home and Bodyweight Workout Books
Ready to take your bodyweight and home workouts to the next level? Here is a breakdown of the best home and bodyweight workouts for crushing your fitness goals. Even though it’s great to have all the toys to workout with at home—as laid it in our guide to the top home gym equipment for beginners—these […]
5 Lessons in Greatness for Athletes from “Chop Wood Carry Water” (Book Summary)
Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. – Zen Kōan Joshua Medcalf’s Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great is necessary reading for athletes, coaches, trainers, and everyone else with big goals. Medcalf’s book is laid out like a fable, with the […]
8 Best Barbell Pads for Hip Thrusts
Hip thrust pads are the best way to protect your hips, stabilize the bar, and push more weight, building stronger glutes. Here is a breakdown of my favorite barbell pads for hip thrusts. The hip thrust has become one of the most popular exercises in the gym in recent years. There is a heap of […]