Ignite the spark

Ignite the spark

ignite the spark within Have you ever watched a movie where the hero accomplishes some impressive physical achievement, and you felt that exhilaration? You felt the adrenaline rush. It’s within you to ignite the spark! The seed of ambition. The fuel for...
Losing Fat

Losing Fat

losing fat Well, it’s that time of year where many of us start thinking about trying to get into better shape, and losing fat. But, where do you start? How does it work? Are the latest fad diets any good or should you try a weight loss drug? Ideally, you’d like an...
Your nervous system is the key

Your nervous system is the key

Your Nervous System The science behind becoming more fit is that your nervous system is the key to your fitness. In fact, the main pacing factor in training progression is often that the nervous system, and your ability to recover, hasn’t adapted to the movements and...
Types of sets

Types of sets

types of sets Adding to the terms and concepts I covered in the Intelligent Exercise Intro, there is the notion of sets, of which there are a variety of different types of sets. A set is comprised of some number repetitions (reps) of an exercise. Let’s look at...
Intelligent Exercise Intro

Intelligent Exercise Intro

Intelligent exercise employs leveraging the science of resistance training. Walk into any gym and the majority of the people there have no clue what they’re doing. They’re going through the motions, just trying to get through yet another workout. Many...