Compared to some of his peers, Brandon Curry’s approach to sharing updates on his progress in preparation for the 2022 Mr. Olympia is a little more discrete. The 2019 Olympia winner may share occasional tidbits from his training, like other top bodybuilders, but he hasn’t been one to regularly disclose many concrete notes about his physique during the…
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Prioritizing self-care during the holidays is a must if you want to start the New Year feeling happy and healthy. So the question is, in the midst of all the holiday busyness, how do you make self care a priority?
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This guide will tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about CrossFit but were too afraid to ask (Including “Is CrossFit good for losing weight?”). If you’ve ever questioned why people run around parking lots with sandbags, you’re in the right place. Many of the coaches in our Online Coaching Program have been CrossFit […]
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Amidst an intriguing team competition like the 2022 Giants Live World’s Strongest Nation (WSN), there usually might be a standout performer who shines and takes their strength to the next level. Though predicting who would thrive between Team USA (led by Martins Licis, who replaced Robert Oberst for undisclosed reasons) and Team UK (led by Eddie Hall) would…
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A general perusal of Ken Cooper’s competitive resume and social media platforms will make his Instagram display name “Gingercules” quite appropriate — a play on words concerning Cooper’s hair color and the famed Roman mythological hero Hercules, known for otherworldly strength. He lived up to this public moniker again with a recent upper-body training accomplishment. On Nov. 28,…
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Do you find your grip a limiting factor in the gym (I see you chin-ups and deadlifts)? Or in everyday life (looking at you, pickle jars)? If so, don’t worry! We’ve got a handle on this (pun 100% intended). As the lead trainer of our 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program, I’m going to outline a number of […]
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 Sharing some of my favorite Amazon winter fashion faves! Hello hello! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a great week so far. I have a podcast interview, getting in a leg workout, and meeting up with our Bible group for lunch. And I typically work through the weekend – it gives me a chance to…
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Learn about the common causes of foot pain, the different types of foot pain, and how to treat foot pain from exercise.

“…Tony the Tiger tells us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It’s grrrrrreat!” This adage about breakfast has become commonplace that it’s readily and unquestionably accepted as fact. Well then, what’s with the growing popularity of Intermittent Fasting and SKIPPING breakfast? (Tony just audibly gasped.) In this Ultimate Guide to Intermitting […]
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It’s time to discover the best compound exercises for beginners! Compound exercises are the most “bang for your buck” when it comes to working out, so I’m super excited you want to learn more about them! In our 1-on-1 Online Coach Program, we prioritize compound exercises when building workout routines for our clients. We’ll explain […]
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