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Strength and Cardio


"No Pain, No Gain" is No Good
Why no pain, no gain is outdated and not appropriate for women in midlife.

Hailey Babcock
May 29
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What is Abdominal Bracing?
Abdominal bracing is a very specific way of contracting the core musculature to provide stability during lifts at the gym.

Tony Boutagy, PhD
Mar 9
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Identifying Your Ability Level for Strength Programs: Novice to Advanced
Coaches will often use the terms novice, beginner, intermediate, and advanced to better match the ability level of a client to the...

Tony Boutagy, PhD
Mar 9
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Beyond the Burn: The Art of Exercise Rest
Rest between sets during resistance training is directly correlated to the volume load of the set.

Tony Boutagy, PhD
Feb 15
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How do I know when I am ready to use a barbell?
There are as many viewpoints on when someone is ready to use a barbell as there are strength coaches.

Tony Boutagy, PhD
Jan 22
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Agility Happens
Power and agility training helps maintain and develop muscle function and mobility preventing injuries.

Tony Boutagy, PhD
Jan 2
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What is Foundational Training?
Foundational Training, also called the General Preparation Phase, is the block in our long-term programming where we devote our time and ene

Tony Boutagy, PhD
Jan 2
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