In which I ponder the limitations and futility of obsessing over "optimal" and how 8 week studies may mean very little in the long run.  (and the long run is all that reallly counts?)

In preparation for article/speech that I want to write, I wanted to do a consultation with Dr. Doug McGuff both to check my understanding and to make sure I didn't make too many errors in describing the science behind my latest distinctions:

This is my response to a question from a new client as to what this individual could expect.  I know it's going to sound somewhat evasive in terms of stopping short of specifics, however the reality is, in my opinion, that the answer truly...

In this one, we delve into the relative reliability of different types of studies when it comes to exercise and/or nutrition.  In particular, epidemiological studies vs RCT's when double blinded, selection biases accounted for and large en...

Jerome and I are both preparing for a bodybuilding competition of this recording.  Jerome in November 2023 and myself in April 2024.Please note these are both fully natural drug tested contests.Together we go through a powe...

In this second instalment, Daniel and I cover a wide range of topics, some of which deal with what truly matters in exercise and what might not be worth agonizing over.This shows that after long journeys, that start with the simple, the...

I really enjoy doing these and this one was a special treat.  Mark is an advocate of intelligent, brief, intense exercise and practices the carnivore diet which he credits with dramatically improving issues he's had with autoimmune...

As fellow fans of both rational strength training and philosopher Ayn Rand, I really hit it off with Hawk. This was one of my favourite interviews, and hope to do more in the future.He is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Au...

I recently became aware of Jerome through the facebook page, "Mark's Health & Nutritional Group" where his youtube channel was recommended.After listening to a few of his videos, I was very impressed.First off, I was impress...

Have been a long time fan of Richard's "MedFitness minute" quick videos that make salient points about health and exercise.  And am impressed at his diligence of never missing a day!  (as far as I know)Richard has a degree in ...

thanks Thomas Frayne for providing this video.... while there was undoubtedly some good info in this video, it reminded me of my thoughts on the 150 minutes of weekly activity that is generally recommended.  I give some thoughts on this, w...

Recently I received an email from Thomas Frayne who had watched my interview with Mark Asanovich.  His questions primarily came from the field of athletics/sports, which is certainly not my emphasis.  I tend to focus more on helping r...

In which I ramble about whether pushing for maximum intensity will improve results, vs adequate intensity and making sure workouts are not so intense that you can't adequately recover from, particularly with an older clientele.Intereste...

Apologies for missing graphic:  here is link to youtube version:  https://youtu.be/-ciCJ19-N3UThis speaks to #2 and #9 of my 12 steps to health and happinessNote thumbnail is not Don... just using a file photo...

In which I challenge to some degree the standard recommendations of 10,000 steps per day and/or 150 minutes of activity per week.I suspect strongly that these are based on observational studies with a myriad of confounding variables and...

Clients sometimes come in with pain in knees and/or joints and/or shoulders and question whether intensely strength training might not be good that day, however they then go out and walk, snowshoe, hike, cross country ski or play various sports...

Will elaborate in future, and/or possibly (almost certainly)  this list will evolveSleepStrength train safely, briefly, intensely, 1-3x weekly.  ( see #7)Move often at leisurely pace. More oft...

Another very informative and entertaining conversation with an important member of one of the most successful exercise instruction organizations in the world today.  "Discover Strength" is doing more than its part to bring proper s...

Arjan's youtube channel is one I've watched with interest over the years, and highly recommend.Not afraid to try new things, and adapting them to work for him, he exemplifies the concept, I've heard called "Principles vs Practices"....

.. why not live every day as if you had already died but magically was given a second chance and brought back.....Note:  Thumbnail is of my late brother Yves.  (nickname:  "Charts")footnote:  I wish I'd added...

This was a lot of fun.  Javier was self-conscious about his english but I think he did just fine..... note that for some reason, Javier felt that he could learn from me, but based on the great questions he asked, he needs to give himself m...

Nigel runs a successful HIT facility but beyond that he works on behaviour modification with clients' nutrition and body composition goals.  This is something that I've struggled with personally (as we al do?) and also with the challenge o...

In which I discuss how proper exercise, (the type that makes you healthier and stronger without destroying your body in the process) can be possibly the greatest generator of an overlooked "asset" on your balance sheet.  

ANIBAL LOPEZThis was a great conversation with 80 year old Anibal who learned of Nautilus Principles after decades of conventional training, and was able to open his mind to the logic of the approach.  He met Arthur...

In which we cover a number of topics -Proper form with a focus on good turnarounds-Nutrition and how some elderly clients seem to struggle (unnecessarily) with getting adequate protein in their diets!-Safety Concerns and ho...