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Why and What is “Pragmatic Fitness”
Before I dive into these questions it is worth mentioning my background in both sport and fitness which goes back a couple decades. Every time I talk about my sport and fitness trajectory I cannot seem to cut it short...
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Quantifiable and Unquantifiable Progress in the Gym
Most of us measure progress or success inside the gym using tools that help us quantify or calculate certain markers. All of these tools measure NUMBERS. These numbers can be the amount of weight we lift, our bodyweight, fat percentages, muscle...
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Fitness: An Inconvenient Truth.
Ask any person if they are seekers of truth and they will most likely say yes. They'll say yes even though they may not even know what saying yes implies because saying ''no'' implies you are a seeker of lies...
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Principle of Overload
The principle of overload is often explained with the ancient story of Milo of Crotone. Milo was a legendary Greek wrestler from the city of Crotone, Italy who was said to be the most prolific wrestler and athlete of his...
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The Specificity Principle
If you want to get better at shooting free throws, practice shooting free throws. Pretty damn obvious. But as with many things in life which appear to be obvious, there is more to it than face value. The principle of...
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You are Not a Professional
In no means is this disrespect to anyone. Not being a professional does not mean you cannot have a similar mind set or take care of yourself the way a professional athlete does. Many differences exist between a non professional...
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Short Term or Long Term?
Short term or long term? This is one of those questions where different scenarios and schools of thought can determine whether a person chooses the shorter or longer path. In reality, there's not really a right or wrong answer for...
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Comfort Addiction
Humans are constantly after pleasure and comfort. From the time we wake in the morning to preparing for bed, we are constantly looking how we can make our lives more comforting and pleasurable. Modern society here in the US and...
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Why You Should and Shouldn’t Hire a Personal Trainer
We'll get straight to the point with this one. Hiring a personal trainer needs to be viewed as an investment before anything. As with many investments, sometimes you won't see the gains or return until longer down the road. Some...
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Priorities are King
Getting things done isn't easy. Especially things that are worthwhile and of greater importance than most things in life. Often times achieving a goal comes with many obstacles, many up's and down's. Some of these obstacles are ''free occurring'' meaning...
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Energy Link
One of the most important cues to take into account before performing any lift is to properly brace your torso and create as much rigidity as possible. We've all been told to take a deep breath before performing a lift...
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Sweat and Calories- Half of the Picture
'' That was an amazing workout, I've never sweated like this before!''. '' I love training with him/her, look at my watch they make me burn the most calories!''. '' He/she is an awesome trainer, they make me sweat like...
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Fitness for the Gram
Everyone loves a good post. Meme, picture, video, rant, or in this case a fitness related post. Social media is perhaps the biggest outlet and platform for people and businesses alike. Many companies and people have become extremely successful in...
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The 3 Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy
Exercise science is a relatively new science in comparison to other ''hard sciences'' and natural sciences. For example, it wasn't too long ago when resistance training was accepted as the optimal training protocol for strength and muscle development. To us...
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1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward
''NO PAIN, NO GAIN''. Possibly the most commonly used phrase ever. We've all heard it before whether it be from a trainer or a friend and especially inside gyms. Perhaps this is something you personally subscribe to and live by....
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Purposeful Training
So, it's that time of the day where you are about to get your workout in. You grab your gym bag, fitness watch, and maybe even a supplemental drink and head out to the gym or wherever your current training...
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The Importance of Form and Technique
For beginners and advanced lifters alike, form and technique are of upmost importance. Advancement in the ”fitness ladder” is severely stunted and not possible without having mastered this crucial quality. Mastering form and technique offers many benefits both short and...
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