Fitness Workout

Coach to flailing client: “What are you doing?” Client: “I don’t know really. I just saw it on Instagram.” (Collective sigh among coaches all around). Read A Better Approach for the Novice Athlete Than “I saw it on Instagram” at its original source Breaking Muscle: https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/a-better-approach-for-the-novice-athlete-than-i-saw-it-on-instagram

As a coach, I have seen so many variations of bar muscle up progressions. Many I have seen are extremely dangerous and involve bands, boxes, and a lack of proper skill and strength foundations. This article is going to explain the proper foundational movements to get your first bar muscle up – and how to

So you’ve been hitting the gym for a few years, you’ve had some fantastic results at times, but you feel like your progress has stalled. You reach the same point and don’t seem to be getting any stronger, you’re not building muscle, and it’s hard to stay motivated. Sound familiar? Well, you’re not alone. Now, this

Depending on who you ask—this can be a controversial topic. But in reality, it’s straightforward. Before we get into exactly what you should, and shouldn’t be doing, let’s take a step back and consider the bigger picture.  There’s a common misconception about what conditioning is. Most people seem to think that it’s as simple as conditioning

My college roommate told me that he thinks of me as a guy who listens to moody, poetic, eclectic music alone in his room. He told me this after I shared my existential crisis during my early twenties with him. Read Lifting Big, Dylan, Jazz, and Skinny Jeans at its original source Breaking Muscle: https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/lifting-big-dylan-jazz-and-skinny-jeans

Steve Keane is the co-founder of Kraft Coaching, a coaching service specializing in helping regular people develop incredible physiques. I’m a big fan of Steve’s work and think of him as part coach, part fitness philosopher. Read Helping Regular People Build Incredible Physiques at its original source Breaking Muscle: http://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/helping-regular-people-build-incredible-physiques

COVID has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry. Business owners, gym employees, and gym-goers were left scrambling, confused, and in the dark by the ever-changing COVID rules and regulations. Gyms were required to close their doors with no idea when or if they were going to reopen. Some gyms, including mine, could keep

In this episode, I explain what diet periodization is, why you need it to take your physique to the next level, and the three simple questions you need to answer to design the perfect diet for your goals. Read How to Utilize Diet Periodization for Maximum Muscle at its original source Breaking Muscle: https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/how-to-utilize-diet-periodization-for-maximum-muscle

Summer is near, and you’ve felt caged for far too long. No, I’m not talking about the quarantine. I mean locked in your life—the 9-5 job, the commute, the nightly TV, and a disciplined workout routine. It is all so typical and, yet, so inhuman. Throughout most of human history, there has been no need

Building long-term motivation and consistent exercise habits are the most valuable things you can do for yourself. Many mindset shifts can help you achieve those goals, and here I’ll address an important one: taking ownership of your exercise. The feeling that you are in control of your choices and actions is known as autonomy. Read

In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome Rick Howard to the show. Rick is an expert in Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD). He wrote the paper on the subject by writing the NACA’s position stand in LTAD.  Read Better Athletes: From Cradle to the Grave at its original source Breaking Muscle: https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/better-athletes-from-cradle-to-the-grave

When I started training clients, I thought I knew it all, and I would strut around the gym floor like a peacock, willing to assert my superior gym knowledge. When in fact, looking back, I knew absolutely nothing. This attitude hurt more than helped me, and this was the first of many mistakes I made at

The pandemic taught us one important lesson: everyone has an opinion and people in the fitness industry seem to have a lot more than most business-minded people. And it wasn’t really much fun to watch because, well, I don’t really need a personality dump from a trainer or coach, just training and coaching. Maybe some

Becoming a college strength and conditioning coach isn’t easy, but it was the young guy Jesse’s dream. There wasn’t time to sit and revel in my epic triumph as I had dreamed. I was thrown right into the thick of it. On day one, I was the head strength and conditioning coach for three teams. Read

Most people can put together a killer workout, but very few can design a proper program. Even fewer know how to adjust a program from month to month to keep making optimal progress. This deficiency is particularly true for those whose primary goal is muscle gain. While there are quite a few multi-phase templates available

Most people can put together a killer workout, but very few can design a proper program. Even fewer know how to adjust a program from month to month to keep making optimal progress. This deficiency is particularly true for those whose primary goal is muscle gain. While there are quite a few multi-phase templates available

When it comes to strength training, most coaches and even clients understand the concept of progressing in a structured and systematic way, using percentages to build strength slowly over time. But, for some reason, when it comes to metabolic conditioning, fitness becomes a free-flowing ocean of random, high-intensity efforts, filled with varied, whatever modalities are

It was the year of the at-home workout—Peloton, Nordic Track, and Beach Body. Or maybe you just got on craigslist and outfitted the garage. Over and over, I’ve heard people raving about how much they love their home workout routine and predicting the death of traditional gyms. Why would anyone go back?  Because Humans Are a Social Species 

Most of the literature on sleep is regarding restriction and its impact on health and performance. However, there is a growing body of research on sleep extension and the potential implications on athletic performance. It’s relatively understood that sleep is a primary contributor to recovery and performance. Despite this, it’s estimated over one-third of the

For more than 99 percent of those who participated in the 2021 CrossFit Open and the quarterfinals, it’s back to the drawing board: eleven months of training ahead of you in hopes of improving upon your efforts next year. Have you spent much time thinking about the method you’re going to employ to maximize your

Robert Linkul is the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year. Robert runs Be Stronger Fitness, a Strength and Conditioning facility that focuses on training an older clientele demographic. With their skill set and experience, Robert and his team are uniquely qualified to provide proper strength training for the older

When the weather is great, you want to show some skin. You didn’t hit the gym as often as you wanted to and your arms are looking a little flat. You might want to dedicate some time to do exercises that specifically target your arms to make them sleek, sexy, and sculpted so you are

Hasewaga et al (2020) assert that 1 in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis in their review of minimally invasive treatment of plantar fasciitis. The term itself is applied to inflammation and micro-tearing of the plantar fascia. Your plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running along the arch of your foot, from your

For CrossFit addicts, the most telling sign of their addiction is the shredded palms that come from endless bar work. Is it cool? If you bleed for your passion then, sure, it’s probably cool if real blood is involved. Is a shredded hand some sort of sign that you are on the right path in

Use code SHRED10 for 10% off Jaybird at: https://bit.ly/3ovvO0g ■ My Training Programmes: https://www.joedelaneyfitness.com/ebooks ■ Bulk Powders Products: http://tidd.ly/15c6ae9e ■ RISE Clothing: http://bit.ly/31nYsDX (Discount Code: JOEYD for 10% off) ■ Instagram: @shredbundy / @Joe_delaneyy Jaybird wireless sport headphones Vista ■ Tom Merrick (mobility/stretching): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0DZhN-8KFLYO6beSaYljg

The key to effective fitness and training is to know yourself. Introspection’s power will allow you to develop a deep sense of understanding for everything you will learn on your journey.  Danny Kavadlo, with his brother Al Kavadlo, is an authority in calisthenics and fitness.  As he puts it, “It’s important to understand that even with a definitive

Fish oil supplementation has gained a lot of attention for its health benefits. Specifically, supplementation of omega 3 fatty acids has demonstrated positive effects on blood pressure, triglycerides, and heart rate.1 Additionally, they’ve been shown to improve arterial dilation, possess antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory properties. All of these have been shown to have protective effects against

Help the channel out and stay up to date with PictureFit by hitting that notification bell! There can be lot of things that go wrong when choosing and creating your workout plan. Here’s 3 common signs that beginners will run into that might explain why you workout plan isn’t working. ****************************************************************** Support PictureFit! MERCH! ►