Tag: strength training

The 7 Lessons of the Barbell: Strength Beyond the Gym

In the gym, there is no “almost” Nobody has ever said, ”Coach, I almost benched 100kg.” And I replied, “Fantastic! Let’s write that in your record.” No. You either did it…or you didn’t. The barbell is brutally honest. In life, we explain things. ” In my heart, I tried.” “Technically, I was close.” The barbell doesn’t understand “technically”.

Cardio vs. Strength Training: My Honest Take as a Coach

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of buzz online asking whether women (and even men) should ditch cardio and focus more on strength training, especially as we age. And as someone who has been coaching people in fitness for over 20 years, I get it. Trends come and go, but one question always remains: “Should I […]

Worth the weight.

Have you been to the iron jungle? where lifting heavy things is not just a hobby but a lifestyle. If your idea of a good time involves grunting, sweating, and occasionally questioning your life choices while hoisting chunks of metal, that is the right place for you. The weight-training section of most gyms can be […]

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