Some thoughts and discussions from me.
Training Variables: Manipulating Tempo to Get Stronger
But let me explain a little further about what I mean by this:
So, let’s say we have a tempo of 4210. Let’s break that down.
4 = the eccentric contraction, or the lengthening of the muscle
2 = isometric contraction at the middle (bottom or top, depending on the movement)
1 = concentric contraction, or the shortening of the muscle
0 = isometric contraction at the top
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A New Look! Also, Ridiculously Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Sleek & Sculpted Pre-Sale is OPEN! (w/ discount + Bonus Freebies) — and Non-Scale Victories
Good morning! First, I am SO incredibly pumped to announce that Sleek & Sculpted, my 8-Week Training Program and Nutrition Manual is now open for pre-orders!! You guys, I’ve been working on creating this programming, testing out all of the workouts, and putting it all together – and collaborating with Melissa McDonough, Registered Dietitian, for the nutrition […]
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FULL Glute/Hamstring Workout and Exactly How I Programmed it (Vlog)
The weather has been downright glorious in Colorado, and that means I’m itching to do more hiking and trail running. The past few days, I’ve been able to do just that. Typically, when the weather turns warm and my outdoor antics increase, I dial back the volume and load of my workouts, and switch […]
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This Small Tweak Will REALLY Engage the Glutes
Push the hips back so that they’re aligned slightly behind the heel. Now tip forward slightly at the hips – but make sure to keep your core super solid. Now….REALLY push through that front heel. Helllooooo, glutes! The bulgarian split squat is typically a knee-dominant exercise, meaning there’s more torque at the knee joint than […]
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