by Nathy O' Connell | Dec 2, 2016 | Body
Grip strength is not only fundamental to daily function, but it looks to be be a clear indicator of cardiovascular health and mortality. Grip strength keeps popping up in fitness-related headlines. Why? Because it is so fundamental to daily function and it has been...
by Nathy O' Connell | Nov 30, 2016 | Body
It’s inconclusive how much of a role the growth of muscle plays in the growth of strength. Sixty years after “The problem of muscle hypertrophy: a review”1 scientists at the University of Missouri decided to revisit the topic4. Their...
by Nathy O' Connell | Nov 29, 2016 | Body
If your training does not include the bottoms-up kettlebell press, your overhead strength and stability are not what they could be. “Wait, the bottoms-up press is more than just a nifty trick?” That’s right! Most athletes have attempted a...
by Nathy O' Connell | Nov 27, 2016 | Body
You have 4 weeks before gut busting holiday meals and some time away from the gym. Make it work. This strength cycle should help you prioritize overall squat, pull and press strength. The final week will be a test week of sorts, some lifts you will be allowed to max,...
by Nathy O' Connell | Nov 27, 2016 | Body
Don’t believe the naysayers who will tell you everything is beyond your control. From the same newspaper (and author, Gina Kolata) who told you exercise has no impact on bone health comes a new claim: obesity is the result of environment and genetics, your...
by Nathy O' Connell | Nov 26, 2016 | Body
Whether a movement can be called functional depends on the needs of the individual. Functional this, functional that… The word has overrun my social media feeds, and is the subject of countless articles across reputable and not so reputable websites. To be 100%...
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