Shooting a Bullet Through Glass: A Mathematical Equation (Calculator)
Shooting a bullet through glass isn’t as simple as you might think. I’m sure you’ve seen some videos where cool guys with beards are telling … Read more
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You’re Too Fat, Or Maybe Not Fat Enough for Functional Fitness: Explaining the Science Behind Ideal Body Fat Percentage
If you’re like most athletes, you probably assume that the ideal body fat percentage is lower rather than higher. Well, you might be right, and … Read more
5 Scientific Reasons Why Your WOD Performance Isn’t Improving
Don’t take this personally, but your current functional fitness program probably sucks. Welcome to the club. After more than 15 years of functional fitness training, … Read more
21 Statistics on Elite Functional Fitness: How Much Should You Workout To Be the Fittest in the World?
If you’re anything like me you’ve compared yourself to top functional fitness athletes and wondered what separates them from mere mortals like us. Well, there … Read more
Do You Need to Train to Failure to Build Muscle and Strength?
This is one of the most common questions I’m asked as a strength and functional fitness coach. The short answer is yes, at some point … Read more
Testosterone, PEDs, and Functional Fitness: How Level is the Playing Field Really?
Over the last few years it’s become increasingly obvious that certain populations in the functional fitness space aren’t competing naturally. In fact, a growing list … Read more
The Science Behind the Tueller Drill: Why Knives May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that right now someone is teaching a self defense class and talking about the 21 foot rule for … Read more
Functional Training For Fat Loss in 239 Words
I’m often asked what’s the best way to lose fat with functional fitness. On the surface this sounds like a pretty straightforward question; however, it’s … Read more
Aging for Elite Athletes: A Scientific Approach
As you might imagine, most of the athletes I train are not twenty something Games athletes, who set world records on a daily basis. The … Read more
How Long Should You Rest Between Sets: The Science Will Surprise You
The amount of rest you take between sets is of critical importance to gaining muscle mass and strength. But not for the reasons you believe. … Read more
