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...
Life can get incredibly busy, and it only seems to get busier. Between work, family, and everything in between, finding the time for a lengthy workout can feel like a luxury. But the good news, like I’ve mentioned in earlier blog posts, is that you don't need to spend hours in the gym to see results.
For years, the image of someone pounding away on a treadmill or elliptical has been synonymous with weight loss. "You gotta do your cardio!" is a mantra that has echoed through gyms and fitness magazines. But what if we told you that endless hours of cardio might not be the most efficient – or even necessary – path to shedding those extra pounds? Let's unpack the myth that cardio is the undisputed king of weight loss.
You've crushed your workout, muscles are burning, and you're feeling that satisfying post-exercise fatigue. Now comes the age-old question: how quickly do you need...
Feeling under the weather but still itching to hit the gym? It's a dilemma many of us face in the flu season and beyond. Should you push through the...
