In Part I of the Strength Training for Smart People series, I discussed some ideas and concepts on how to train intelligently. Specifically, I touched on how to improve training economy through the use of compound lifts, free weights, …
Life is too short for another missed New Year’s Resolution! 
What are your goals and resolutions for 2011? A popular and note-worthy goal is to look and feel better than you did last year! Life is short, why not make …
Work smarter, not harder. It’s an age old adage that carries a lot of weight. If you can work smarter and harder than your competition; you are almost guaranteed success.
In the weight lifting and fitness game, there are a …
…at least not properly.
Do you suffer from pancake-butt? Not enough junk in the trunk? Maybe you have legs comparable to that of a chicken?
One of the most sought after and a highly prized body parts is a well …
If you ask the average gym-goer what their fitness goals are, you’ll probably hear that they want to lose fat and build muscle. Now, if you watch these average gym-goers, you’ll probably see them spending a lot of time on …
In Today’s Q&A we discuss the usefulness of the BOSU stability trainer and ‘shape-up’ type shoes that have been flooding the marketplace.
One of our readers, Sarah, writes:
Matt,
There have been a lot of reports lately about the effectiveness
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In today’s Q&A we will be discussing body weight workouts and progression…
Reader MT writes in asking:
Hey Matt,
I’m thinking of starting a bodyweight program (heavy in dips, pullups, squats, pushups, etc.) with some supplemental weight work.Any ideas
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Why you should be supplementing with fish oil
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that fish oil, or more specifically: omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, are important to your health. These chemicals are normally found …
Do you avoid the gym or heavy lifting out of fear of injury?
Weight lifting and strength training are surprisingly safe activities. In fact, it has one of the lowest rates of injury out of any sport.
Here is some …
Why eat a balanced diet? Why exercise? Why are we here?
The reasons behind why you do something are often hard to recognize. How often do you find yourself doing things out of habit or routine, and not fully knowing …