Nutrition is the definition of simple, not easy. It’s not complicated to eat the right kinds and right amounts of foods to help you get stronger, build muscle and improve health outcomes. It is, however, surprisingly challenging. That’s because nutrition is all about building habits to remove the need to expend mental energy and willpower. …
In the book Extreme Ownership by retired Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, the prevailing message is that great leaders take ownership of every situation they’re in and never point the finger at others. Even in situations where outside people or events may have affected the outcome, true leaders reflect on how they could …
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say Your Program Isn’t Working Read More »
Program design for powerlifting is equal parts art and science. As a coach, you have to balance the scientific principles (progressive overload, specificity, etc.) with the lifter’s individual differences and your own coaching instincts. There are many variables to manage, with some of them more important than others. The biggest ones are: Exercise selection Intensity …
