Four Ways Women Can Break Through the Glass Ceiling
Four Ways Women Can Break Through the Glass Ceiling

As a woman reading this, you too have had a fair share of doubters. So I want to share some tangible ways to break through the glass ceiling in your life—the barrier to professional advancemen. It can be done.

LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #43 with Julia Anto, Yessica Martinez, and Alycia Israel
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #43 with Julia Anto, Yessica Martinez, and Al...

This episode will have a little less testosterone than usual, but don’t let that stop you from listening! Tune in to find out what makes these three women strong(er) than you…

Women's Only Seminar at Tank's Training Facility
Women's Only Seminar at Tank's Training Facility

I found that I was even able to take something away from the women’s only seminar, and these takeaways helped me in my coaching abilities and some made me ponder more on the female experience and perspective in a male-dominated area. I also got to interview three NCAA female student-athletes.

Personal Training Through Pregnancy
Personal Training Through Pregnancy

I’ve trained around 10 women during their pregnancies, and my keys to success have been keeping open communication and making sure I’m setting a good movement and pace with my clients.

Cal Poly Promotes Sara MacKenzie as Director of Strength and Conditioning
Cal Poly Promotes Sara MacKenzie as Director of Strength and Conditioning
Sara MacKenzie was promoted to Director of Strength and Conditioning at Cal Poly, making her the second woman who holds that position among all NCAA Division I schools with football programs.
Concussion Symptoms Differ With Gender?
Concussion Symptoms Differ With Gender?
Are there significant differences in concussions between men and women?
IPF Powerlifting World Championships: Results and Recognition
IPF Powerlifting World Championships: Results and Recognition
The USA wins the overall for the men's and women's classes with a few world records along the way
Why Do I Powerlift?
Why Do I Powerlift?

Have you ever stopped to ask why you do what you do?

Catapult to Host Women's Training Clinic
Catapult to Host Women's Training Clinic
For the first time in the industry, Catapult will be holding an event specifically designed for sports professionals that work in women's sports.
What's a Heroine Without a Freakish Physique?
What's a Heroine Without a Freakish Physique?
What would Wonder Woman think about this transformation?
Women and Diet: The "Good Number" of Calories
Women and Diet: The "Good Number" of Calories
Calories do not hold moral value and are not a referendum on whether you are a good or bad person.
Strong(her) Coaching (Part 1): Athletic Influence
Strong(her) Coaching (Part 1): Athletic Influence

A roundtable discussion with fourteen of the top female strength and conditioning coaches in the country.

A Lion in Iron: Ladies, Measurements Don't Matter
A Lion in Iron: Ladies, Measurements Don't Matter

The scale, caliper measurements, bodyfat percentages…is that the only way you determine your client’s success?

By the Coach for the Coach: The Ladies Take Over
By the Coach for the Coach: The Ladies Take Over

The strength and conditioning industry—from a woman’s point of view.

 Moving Past Socialization
Moving Past Socialization

After my last two discussions on women’s roles and expectations in strength, it’s time to truly identify some strong women in action.

I (Can't) Complain
I (Can't) Complain

Bridal bootcamps and free water… who needs it?

Being a Woman is Not a Disability
Being a Woman is Not a Disability

If you are a strength coach in an educational setting, your title goes beyond strength coach. You are an educator.

Women: Running into Trouble
Women: Running into Trouble

But then I watch my friend, Jessica, running on the treadmill, day after day, year after year, running like a madwoman and going nowhere.

Fat Loss Tips for Women
Fat Loss Tips for Women

If you’re a woman who’s looking for results, read on.

Strong(her) University Part II: Nutrition 101
Strong(her) University Part II: Nutrition 101

I’m going to assume that you need to lose some body fat, want to gain some muscle, get strong(her), improve your health, and feel like a million bucks.

What Women Should Never (but often) Do While Trying to Get in Shape: Part 2 – Dieting
What Women Should Never (but often) Do While Trying to Get in Shape: Par...

Dieting has become an out-of-control, multi-billion dollar industry that thrives on people’s confusion and dependence.

Strong(her) University: The Female Psyche
Strong(her) University: The Female Psyche

This series of articles is devoted to the ladies.

What Women Should Never do (but often do) While Trying to Get in Shape; Part 1 of 6
What Women Should Never do (but often do) While Trying to Get in Shape; ...

Over empathizing or hand-holding never helped, motivated or aspired anyone to change.

New Apparel: Shirts and Tanks
New Apparel: Shirts and Tanks

What will you wear for your summer PRs?

 What I Wish I Knew as a Female Athlete
What I Wish I Knew as a Female Athlete

As an athlete, you’re taught many things—work hard, compete until the end, work together with your teammates, push yourself to the limit, and have fun.

The Muffin Top Manifesto
The Muffin Top Manifesto

In the March 7, 2008, edition of South Carolina Barbell’s email newsletter, I cited a short article on “muffin top” and how it can be battled with weight training. I had never heard the term “muffin top” and was somewhat amused at its meaning.

What I See in My Weight Room
What I See in My Weight Room

It’s funny some of the things you see being a strength coach. I probably see most athletes more than their sport coaches do on average. So during a normal day in a somewhat normal week the things I see always amuse me in some form.

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