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I really loved this article from my boy JC. I sound like a broken record, but people really need to do a better job at managing their expectations. It seems as if most believe they’re some sort of machine that can handle any and everything. A shortage of calories means I’ll lose fat? Great, I’ll [...]
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Thought I’d share a recent email exchange with one of my readers: Hi Steve, I’m not sure if you’ve covered this in a post before – feel free to point me to the post if you have – but I was wondering what your thoughts are on a regime that gives overall fitness and strength? [...]
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No, I didn’t jump on the bandwagon with a New Years post. Just not my style… so business as usual. Speaking of which, business in my gym comes first. This website is mostly just a hobby… one that I love very much. But I do want to apologize for not updating the site nearly enough. [...]
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We’re inundated with technical articles dealing with the intricacies of diet and exercise. This leads to a lot of people missing the big picture… missing the fundamentals that truly do drive the most mileage in terms of success. That’s why I really liked Alan Aragon’s responses to Anoop Balachandran’s (who operates www.exercisebiology.com) questions during an [...]
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Ok, i know weight lifting isn’t going to make me huge but the one thing I don’t want to get bigger are my legs since they’re already too big….and in the last couple of weeks….I have a pair of boots I can’t zip up anymore, another pair is tight that wasn’t and a pair of [...]
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Joel Jamieson gives a great primer to the autonomic nervous system and heart rate variability and how these things relate to stress and recovery. My buddy JC dropped some awesome insight on the everyday struggles we all face pertaining to fitness, progress, and consistency. He always has great perspective. Many of the women who contact [...]
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Steve Troutman
has dedicated his career as a personal trainer and strength coach to doing what's in his client's best interest. Placing a premium on simplicity, evidence-based guidance, and personalization, he has spent the last decade helping his clients reach their goals safely and efficiently. Read More
Gordon Kocher
Gordon Kocher is the most sought after strength coach in the Montgomery County area when it comes to baseball. Being involved in the sport since he was old enough to throw a ball himself, he has traveled the ranks through grade school and collegiate play. Read More
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