Ah—the dreaded pistol squat. It sends shivers down the spines of even the brawniest brutes. But, as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. And neither is your pistol squat ability. If you want to progress your pistol squat, treat it like the girl or guy you’re trying to move out of the […]
The handstand push-up is sort of like the amex black card—it’s a sign that you’ve made it. It’s a signal to the world that you’ve worked hard enough to achieve the one thing that most people will never achieve. It’s a highly difficult movement that requires strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. But that shouldn’t scare […]
Ah—the air bike. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with this pain-inducing machine. Let’s do a deep-dive into all things air bike, and learn about everything the air bike has to offer. What is an air bike? An air bike, also known as a fan bike, is a heavy-duty exercise bike. Unlike other fitness […]
For most of us, getting our first pull-up is sort of like climbing Mt. Everest. It takes months—even years—of training and preparation to finally get the chin to find its way over that damn bar. But when you get to the top of that mountain, when you eventually get your first pull-up, you realize that […]
“Should I track my heart rate during workouts?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from our athletes.The answer? Well, it sort of depends… If you’re serious about your training, a heart rate monitor can provide great insight. With a heart rate monitor, you can more accurately measure how your body responds […]
Getting to know a barbell and being comfortable with multiple variations of lifts and cycling efficiency is key for success in the Sport of Fitness, where seconds matter.