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This blog offers practical and expert advice drawn from over 25 years of experience personal training actors and everyone else.
The 80 / 20 of Training: What Actually Moves the Needle
There’s a well-known principle in business and economics called the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule. The idea is simple: 20% of the input often delivers 80% of the output. A small number of things matter [...]
What is Progressive Overload?
Progressive overload is one of the cornerstones of exercise science, it is one of the principles used across all types of training, from everyday gym routines to the structured preparation I use when coaching actors [...]
How to Find the Best Personal Trainer for You
Finding the best personal trainer for you can be the difference between hitting your goals and feeling stuck. But “best” doesn’t just mean the most popular or the one with the flashiest social media. The [...]
How to Strength Train Without Getting Bulky
Many women hesitate to lift weights because they worry it will make them “bulky” or overly muscular - a fear that unscrupulous marketing from some fitness brands and irresponsible media are only too happy to [...]
Why I Haven’t Programmed a Regular Barbell Back Squat in Nearly 10 Years
I'm well aware that lots of people will disagree with my thoughts here and will insist that the 'big 3' barbell lifts of back squats, deadlifts and bench press should be the staple of any [...]
Why We Assess?
The Foundation of Effective Actor Training Through Postural Restoration: In physical preparation for performers, the desire outcome is aesthetics and strength, however, we will be far more efficient, effective - not to mention safe - [...]
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