So I have been doing my current training program for several weeks and overall have felt like I have had some great workouts. Unfortunately, I have also noticed that my recovery is not up to par and I have been starting to have less energy/strength for my workouts.
Now this is not all from my program, [...]

Tonight I am going to be the guest expert on another TwitterChat (group discussion on Twitter).  I hope to see you all there! The details are listed below.
Yours in Strength,
-Tim-
Manual Therapy Methods
This week we’ll be discussing something that impacts everyone who weight-trains, the many forms of therapy that you can apply yourself. Foam rollers, [...]

Here is a copy of what I posted on goals and knowing your why at my social site the “Muscle Tribe”
I believe it is very appropriate here as well. So read, watch the video, and give it some thought.
Here it is:
To get anywhere in life you must have a plan to get there. That is [...]

Since I have been talking about building your own sandbags the last few posts, I thought you would probably enjoy a sandbag training video demonstrating some exercises you can do with your new sandbag.
It demonstrates the Single Leg Blast Complex.  It combines multi-directional movements with some bilateral power generation in different planes. Try it I [...]

From our friends over at the Diesel Crew, No More Knee Pain, Hit Your Squat Depth, Improve Hip Mobility, Activate Glutes:
This is a great lower body exercise. Can be used to improve flexibility, as Prehab, or to help rehab certain lower body injuries. Give it a try you’ll love it.
Tear It Up!
Tim

Just a short message today. I wanted to let you all know that you are now able to email me any questions that you might have. Now obviously the questions should be related to training, health, or rehabilitation.
I will try and respond directly to all questions and will most likely turn my answers into posts [...]

I could have easily titled this post: What they don’t know can hurt you!
So today I am going to go on a little rant about something that really bothers me!
The more I explore the world of fitness and health on the Internet, the more amazed I become. There are so many people out there claiming [...]

My favorite sandbag exercise is bar none, the Sandbag Power Clean.Nothing like gripping and ripping into a sandbag to develop nasty hand and grip strength and full body power.
Squat over your sandbag and assume the bottom position of the squat:
Grab the sandbag and rip it straight up. You want to try to get the [...]

So some exciting events are unfolding for me. I was talking to a new friend of mine Smitty from the Diesel crew last night and he is developing a new training program. It looks like I will be testing his program out and providing feedback. The program is called Accelerated Muscular Development
As part of the [...]

Most people have a huge misconception when it comes to fitness and working out. They have this narrow view of the possibilities that are available.
 
O’ God, I don’t want to spend hours on a treadmill and waiting to be next on chest press machine. I don’t have time to drive to the gym, besides [...]