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.
I hope my story encourages you to realize that your past does not hold you back, no matter the story. There is always a way to use negative experiences for good and help others. It is also at that point you are no longer pushed by pain, but otherwise, pulled by purpose.
If you’re a man and you’re trying to hold a woman back from powerlifting, or doing whatever she wants to do…Who are you to try and change her mind, and get her not to do it?
The neuroendocrine system is incredibly complex and will not always respond in only the ways that you want it to.
An extreme lack of knowledge on women’s health issues has led to many fallacies that need to be corrected. Here’s the truth about several common misconceptions.
Being married to a physique sport competitor isn’t easy. I want this article to provide some authentic insight from the real pillars of strength: the women who play the support role.
Here are several reasons free weight training coupled with a real gym can be a superior alternative for a female trainee.
We seek enough, for what? To prove we did something? That we’re good “enough” at something? I’m fighting every day to overcome this and you should too.
I have trained with three classes of people in the last few months, including young college men, 50-year-old women, and two very strong powerlifters. Each group has encouraged me in its own way.
My thirteen-year-old daughter recently started a single weekly session, supplemented with interval running and sports specific training exercises. This is how she’s training for lacrosse.
I was setup better from this training cycle than any other. I easily made weight, had a coach with complete confidence in me, and a training partner that celebrated every step. But the meet had a different plan for me.
Under the skillful coaching of Steve Goggins, Meana Franco continues to establish herself as one of the top young female powerlifters today. Read about the changes she’s implementing in anticipation of the IPL Anaheim Fit Expo.
The general consensus around millennials is that we are selfish, entitled, and arrogant. But is that really true? Especially for the women? In my opinion, it’s quite the opposite.
After watching the recent women’s marches—and being involved in some interesting social media conversation—I started to think about how men should respond when masculinity is threatened.
There is a difference between what I want now and what I want most.
With bar exams complete and results pending, Mickey’s focus on powerlifting continues to evolve.
Can you do both? This is Julia’s approach.
Most women are unfamiliar with this movement but, with the right techniques and teaching methods, this can be one of the easiest ‘big’ exercises to learn.
The final powerlifting movement may seem simple, but it isn’t. Use this teaching progression with the proper cues to help new lifters.
Now that we’ve tackled the squat, let’s break down the bench set up and introduce a cue system to use during every set.
The holiday season is here. If you’re struggling to come up with gift ideas for a girl who places training as her top priority, look no further. I’ve got you covered.
Looking for some inspiration to train for your next strongman event?
Fourteen strength coaches with DI experience provide insight on what it takes to succeed.
Overcoming obstacles in strength and conditioning is what separates the best from the rest.
How becoming Strong(her) made me a better figure competitor.
Looking to take your diet from haphazard and crappy to functional and goal-promoting? Kristin steers you in the right direction.
On a visit to train with Traci Tate, we talked to Jennifer Cordovez about her figure athlete quest.
A roundtable discussion with fourteen of the top female strength and conditioning coaches in the country.
A roundtable discussion with fourteen of the top female strength and conditioning coaches in the country.
Seriously?! The first thing that an IFBB physique pro talks about is CrossFit?
I want my body to be a fully functioning organism that can do, think, and be.
Physical strength is born in the mind and achieved through the body.
The scale, caliper measurements, bodyfat percentages…is that the only way you determine your client’s success?
Getting your girlfriend or wife interested in training can be a real challenge, so I figured I’d get more than one opinion on this issue.
The events were changed and lightened a bit, so I was bummed.
The plan will keep you on the path until the indicators indicate taking a fork in the road.
They freeze solid, so let them sit out for 30 minutes on counter before eating.
Doing this competition is like going to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. At the time, it sounds like an excellent idea.
The highlights of my trip were hanging out and catching up with The Sequim Crew.
But then I watch my friend, Jessica, running on the treadmill, day after day, year after year, running like a madwoman and going nowhere.
