Lats, traps, spinal erectors – read how gyms and members are making mistakes while training these large, strong muscles that impact overall health, posture, and support.
My son, camp counselor and green team leader, lost a closely contested Color War competition last summer. The outcome of the entire tournament came down to the final event – a tug of war. Independent of strategy and heart, the other squad was just stronger. At such moments, there’s little comfort that a dad can…
Flying an airplane is a lot like getting fit. First, take a look at the physics of airplane flight: To climb, the energy from the engines must exceed what is necessary to maintain level flight. Once at cruise altitude, the engines are throttled back to achieve a level wing lift. Less energy is needed to…
I’m heading into an extended vacation/break from the gym in about a month. While I’m normally careful to take rest days as needed, I’m approaching my long layoff by grinding on nonstop. I’m reminded of a story I read in a bodybuilding book many years ago. The author was trying to make a point about…
Last weekend I came across an article from a fitness influencer with the stunning title: “Does This Invention End Low Back Pain Forever?” I had mixed emotions as I began to read—sorry to see my side hustle fall, but grateful for an end to this terrible affliction. As I should have expected, the breakthrough turned…