Stubbornness against changes to training is no good if it causes us to stop training altogether. If a program...
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What Do Phantom Limbs and Lifting Have in Common?
nick, , Articles, Coaches' Corner, NSoleyn, phantom limb, proprioception, 0Your brain contains a sensory map of the positioning and layout of your body. Research into phantom limbs gives...
The Many Faces of the PR: Programming for Data and Feedback
nick, , Articles, med programming, NSoleyn, Post Novice, programming, 0The One Rep Max (1RM) is the ultimate PR and, rightly so, receives the lion’s share of attention. A...
How to Get Stronger: Elements of Using Strength
nick, , Articles, getting started, motivation, novice, NSoleyn, strength training benefits, 0The world is filled with objects that are not barbell shaped, symmetrically loadable, or set in a rack for...
The deadlift is a back exercise that often exposes or exacerbates underlying issues, causing pain and disrupting training. Despite...
Working Out in the Heat (Summer Training Benefits and Safety)
nick, , Articles, Coaches' Corner, gym in hot weather, heat, NSoleyn, summer, TakeChargeDay1, 0As impressive as your adaptive responses are—these responses handle small acute adaptations to heat with aplomb—sudden and significant changes...
Strength Training to Brain Training: Learn New Skills for Long-Term Benefits
nick, , Articles, mental health, NSoleyn, why strength, 0When we learn new things, we also have the opportunity to build important structures in our brains that lead...