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From the category archives:

fundamentals

In Part 1 of this mini-series, I proposed that creating an algorithm can help you minimize confusion and help you to wade through the muck of needlessly complex training systems out there.  I proposed a general method of cataloging “valid” exercise systems based on emphasis on strength, progression, and recovery.  Part of why it’s difficult [...]

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Compounding.

by Eugene Thong on May 21, 2009

I had an interesting exchange with a client earlier today.  Actually, “exchange” is too polite a term; let’s call it what it was – a full-on argument.  The fundamental disagreement: We spend too much time talking about the exercises and not enough time doing them.
What my client wanted to do was to bang out exercises, [...]

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Random Things To Remember.

December 12, 2008

If your weights aren’t getting heavier, then you’re not getting any stronger, your bones aren’t getting any denser, and your muscles aren’t growing.
Every missed workout is a missed opportunity to stimulate exercise benefits.
You accrue the benefits of exercise during the rest periods between workouts, not during the workouts.
And if you’re not eating in a manner [...]

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My Philosophy, Simplified.

November 10, 2008

The problem.
The cure:

Can you condense your health and fitness philosophy into 3 sentences or less?  Post it to comments.

    

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Basics, continued.

August 11, 2008

Olympics time is a great time to point out the obvious, which is that world-class athletes make things look easy, even when things aren’t.  In fact, you could argue that the very definition of a world-class athlete is one who makes the impossible (or the incredible) look easy.
This makes sense if you understand sport.  Sport [...]

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The REAL Reason You Can’t Make Progress.

January 27, 2008

“There’s not enough time in the day.”
“I’m too busy at work.”
“I’m exhausted at the end of the day.”
“My weekends are too hectic to plan and cook for the week.”
“I’m too out of shape to start lifting weights.”
I empathize with you (no, really; I do!). Life is hard. And all of these [...]

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12 Ways to Turbo-Charge Fat Loss.

September 30, 2006

1. Drink more water. Although a recent study suggested that drinking the standard “8 glasses” or 64 oz of water touted by experts is not necessary for health, forget about it. We’re dealing purely with fat loss; moreover, ways to maximize it. In my experience (and in the collective experience of other [...]

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Fundamentals.

March 22, 2006

Tonight in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, I had the distinction of working with a complete newbie – not only had this guy never done Jiu Jitsu before, he had never even set foot in a martial arts class ever (he was a former wrestler, however). Faced with the prospect of having a complete novice as [...]

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