Why Is The Trap Bar Deadlift Superior?
The trap bar deadlift is a deadlift making use of the specialty trap bar/hex bar. This lift has some unique benefits and disadvantages compared to the traditional deadlift. Interestingly, it’s probably more useful than the traditional deadlift for most people, but that won’t stop most people from continuing to use the straight bar deadlift anyway.
The most important factor in exercise for weight loss is simply showing up
There’s a lot of argument about what the right kind of exercise is, if you want to lose weight. The answer is, it probably doesn’t matter - so long as you’re actually exercising consistently. Different activities can certainly have different secondary effects aside from burning calories, and this should be considered in the context of what goals you have for your training aside from weight loss.
Fitness For Busy Parents
Busy parents often find it difficult to work out. However, it can be easier than you think to develop a good habit, especially if you follow a flexible plan that enables you to adapt to your situation. Here, I discuss the methods I like to use with clients who struggle with this exact situation.
Fitness For Desk Workers
Large quantities of sitting are negatively associated with long term health - and unfortunately, many of us don’t have the luxury of getting away from our desks. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to offset these negative effects to ensure optimal health in the long run - desk work is far from a death sentence!
Fitness Misinformation is the Worst It’s Been
I’d argue that fitness misinformation on the internet is probably at the worst point it’s ever been. It’s harder than ever to find good information - and I worry about what that means for the future of fitness, both as an industry and as a passion.