What Does it Mean to Be Functionally Strong

If there is one word that is overused by the fitness community it is the term “functional.” Everyone is talking about functional strength. But what is functional strength? Functional strength is the strength that people use day in and day out. It refers to our ability to lift things and put them down, stand up from a laying position or lay down from a standing … Continue reading What Does it Mean to Be Functionally Strong

The Taboo of Discussing Fast-Twitch Implications

Several decades ago, I sports commentator named Jimmy The Greek talked about the superiority of Black athletes on television. He said that the Black was often superior due to the fact that Blacks had more fast-twitch muscle fiber (or something to that effect).  He also elaborated as to why Blacks had more fast-twitch muscle fiber and as the story goes he was in hot water. … Continue reading The Taboo of Discussing Fast-Twitch Implications

Weight Training and Weight Testing Are Two Different Things

It is a common belief among people who lift weights that in order for a person to get stronger he must progressively lift more weight. While there is truth to this weight lifting philosophy, people often do not understand the ramifications of incorporating this idea into ones training regimen. Accordingly, it is widely believed and even taught (by some YouTube fitness enthusiasts) that in order … Continue reading Weight Training and Weight Testing Are Two Different Things

Effects of Lifting at a Young Age

If you have a kid that plays sports, I’m pretty sure that you’ve heard (on more than one occasion) that lifting weights will stunt their growth. When you think about the well being of your child, there is no way that you can totally dismiss the idea of unknowingly hurting your child’s growth potential. After all, we all want our children to be the absolute … Continue reading Effects of Lifting at a Young Age