It's been three weeks since you started your new fitness routine. You've been consistent, showing up even when you didn't feel like it, making healthier food choices, and prioritizing sleep. But when you step on the scale or look in the mirror, it feels like nothing has changed. The voice in your head whispers, "What's the point? This isn't working."
We've all been there. You start a fitness routine with enthusiasm, see great initial results, and then suddenly... nothing. The scale stops moving, your strength gains stall...
When it comes to fitness, we often focus on the obvious: strength training, cardio, nutrition, and sleep. But one of the most overlooked — and arguably most powerful — tools in your performance and recovery arsenal is something you do 20,000 times a day: breathe.
In the world of fitness, flashy movements and high-intensity circuits often steal the spotlight. But one of the most brutally effective and tragically underutilized exercises remains humbly in the background: the loaded carry.
When most people think about fat loss, they immediately jump to intense workouts and strict diets. While structured exercise and nutrition are important, there’s another major factor that’s often overlooked — and it could be the missing link in your progress. Enter NEAT, or Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.
If you’ve been coming to the JCC for a while, you may have seen a few people walking backwards on the treadmill. Walking backwards, especially at an incline is gaining traction in fitness and rehab circles for its surprising benefits, and my clients are no exception. It might look a little strange at first, but this simple twist on...
The hip hinge is one of the most fundamental and powerful movement patterns in human biomechanics. The hip hinge (or just “hinge” for simplicity) involves bending at the hips while maintaining...
When I think of the deadlift, I think of raw power, iron plates clanging, and the primal satisfaction of lifting something incredibly heavy off the floor. I remember very clearly, in 2016, when Eddie Hall became the first person in history to lift 500kg. The deadlift is often hailed as the king of all exercises, a cornerstone of strength training programs worldwide. Yet, for every lifter who sings its praises, there's another who views it...
In the world of bodybuilding and strength training, various philosophies and methodologies have emerged over the decades, each proposing the most effective path to building muscle and increasing strength. Among these, the Heavy-Duty Training system, championed by the late, great Mike Mentzer, stands out for...
More recently in my social media feed, world record powerlifter Mark Bell trained for and ran a marathon. You might have seen similar hashtags or maybe scrolled past the impressive feats of strength and endurance. The "Hybrid Athlete" is no longer a niche concept; it's a full-blown...
