Stance-changed Single Leg Deadlifts
Strength Basics
by Peter D
1y ago
When I program for my clients, I don't use too many variations of the single-leg deadlift. I tend to teach a single-leg Romanian deadlift as soon as I can. That usually means two-legged deadlifting and single-leg balance before I progress to them. These, however, really intrigue me. They're a potentially useful tool to get the single-leg effect before you need to ensure the client has the balance to load them effectively. WHICH SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? I plan to implement these with myself first ..read more
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Hate Cardio?
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by Peter D
2y ago
I love cardio. Most people do not. This article over on The PT DC has a good look at why cardio is important (you probably live longer and better) and ways to make it less hateful if you don't enjoy doing it. Don't Hate Cardio, Fix It ..read more
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Heat or Ice?
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by Peter D
3y ago
Dr. Jared Cooper, the physical therapist I personally go to, is a wealth of valueable information. In this video he covers heat vs. ice. "Ice it!" was the answer to everything for as long as I can remember. Then, not that long ago, the answer was, "Ice is bunk! It doesn't do anything!" Naturally, the answer is more complicated than "only heat" versus "only ice." They both have their specific uses. Ice vs. Heat ..read more
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Sleep Improvement by Joel Jamieson
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by Peter D
3y ago
Joel Jamieson put up an excellent post on sleep and how to improve it to improve fitness. Give it a look, I think it has valuable information - especially if you've never looked at sleep quality improvement as a path to better health ..read more
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Article Review - 3 Strength Exercises Everyone Should Do
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by Peter D
3y ago
You can't really go wrong with the recommendations in this article: The Three Strength Exercises Everyone Should Do 1) Loaded Carries - simple, and there are so many ways to do them. 2) Trap Bar Deadlift - technically easier than the deadlift, and most trap bars come with higher handles to deal with deadlifting with restricted mobility. I use this as my main heavy bilateral lift with my clients. I only teach straight bar deadlifts to people who need to straight bar deadlift for other reasons. If all you need to do is get stronger, we keep with the trap bar. 3) Squats - some variation of th ..read more
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Don't Choke
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by Peter D
3y ago
The Guardian put up an very interesting article about choking in sports: Under Pressure: Why Athletes Choke If you're training, the takeaways are: - Have a routine to calm yourself under stress - Don't rush when you're under stress - Train under conditions that more closely match competition. When I did my first grappling tournament, despite my prior experience fighting MMA, I was very nervous. I went out, and my coach said, "Just like class." And it was, really. I just had to realize that yeah, it was just like class. Nothing new. No surprises. I'd been doing untimed rounds against grap ..read more
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Online Nutrition Coaching
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by Peter D
3y ago
I have just launched my online nutrition coaching practice. Peter's Pro Coach I'm taking on a very limited number of clients to start with, so contact me right away if you're ready to get control of your nutrition habits ..read more
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What Everyone Thinks My Job Is
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by Peter D
3y ago
 I'm pretty sure that this is what everything thinks when I tell them I'm a personal trainer: Not exactly accurate, but I can't argue with Ranier Wolfcastle or Homer Simpson ..read more
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Protein is a critical part of a healthy diet - one...
Strength Basics
by Peter D
3y ago
Protein is a critical part of a healthy diet - one that will help you lose fat, put on muscle, and keep the body composition that you want to have.  Sometimes it takes a lot of protein to do that. It can often mean eating more protein than you can easily get from whole foods such as tuna, chicken breast, beef, and so on. It can be especially tough for someone transitioning to a different eating style. If you're going from a meat-heavy diet to a plant-heavy diet, say, or changing from pescatarian to vegan, or cutting down on your total food but trying to keep your protein up, it's eve ..read more
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New gear! ...
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by Peter D
3y ago
New gear ..read more
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