Covid-19 has struck millions across the globe. People are dying; people are losing their jobs and business are being forced to shut. It’s not a pleasant time. And I can say firsthand that I’m beginning to struggle with the closure of our gym, and significant restrictions placed on current online clients. However, right now is
Hope you had an awesome week! Here is a new list of reading material I was able to go through in recent weeks and found very helpful. Enjoy! Personal Trainer Salary Survey (2019) Who Earns the Most?: Wondering how much the average personal trainer makes? This is a cool survey that the PTDC performed on
Writing an exercise program for a client with low back pain is a challenge. People come to me with a history of discogenic problems, retrolisthesis, facet degeneration, endplate fractures, etc. Each client is unique. And requries a different approach. The discogenic person tends to have a difficult time with lumbar flexion, whereas the person with
The suitcase deadlift is an awesome progression from a traditional deadlift that provides a lateral core stability challenge. By placing the load in one hand and performing a hip-hinge, we are training the body to resist lateral flexion. I first saw this exercise from Mike Robertson and have been including it in clients program from
I apologize for being absent of late. Work, travel, friends and family have been taking up time, and I haven’t been able to keep the blog or YouTube channel up to date. I recently came back from the StrongSummit in Toronto, and I thought it was an incredible conference. Learned new material and met some
Are you looking for some new reading material from the world of strength & conditioning and business? Check these recommendations out: 1 Year In: The Self-Employment Experiment – As someone who works as an independent contractor and is beginning to learn about taxes and accounting, this was a timely post by Strength & Conditioning Coach, Dean
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Foam Roll the Low Back 
Things You Need to Know About The McKenzie Press-Up 
Moving to Toronto and Working as a Strength and Conditioning Intern for the Toronto Raptors! 
Things to Consider: Is the Seated Row Really a Good Exercise? 
S&C Tips: How Long Should You Rest in Between Uni-Lateral Sets for Optimal Performance? 
The Lumbar Disc Herniation & Hockey Athletes 
Things You Need to Know About Swimming and Low Back Pain 
