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  • What the Transition Phase of Exercise Can Teach Us About the Body and Life

    In my 15+ years spent working with people’s bodies, I have yet to see a single person willingly slow down during the “transition phase” of an exercise. The body’s tendency is to rush through it, but this is unquestionably the most important part of every exercise movement. The transition phase is where we experience the…

  • Planning and Optimizing Your Strength Training

    I had the honor of sharing my advice for a MyFitnessPal article back in the winter but publication was massively delayed when Covid19 changed the face of the earth as we know it. With gyms shuttered, the article became less timely. Now that gyms are gradually reopening (or perhaps now that you have more at-home…

  • The Benefits (and drawbacks) of Soul Cycle, Body Pump and Barre

        Benefits of Group Exercises Classes Group exercise classes are truly one of the fitness industry’s great gifts. They’re energetic and uplifting, not to mention an efficient use of time. Many gyms offer these classes for free with a monthly membership while other “boutique” studios offer options for people who don’t belong to big…

  • New Research: Is Strength or Cardio Better?

    Common Questions: Is strength or cardio training better? Where should I spend my time and energy for optimal health results? The Answer: Both are important. But for different reasons. And now we finally know which types of diseases and mortality are reduced by strength vs. cardio training. The Research The American Journal of Epidemiology published…