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Key Points to KNow about MAPS Split Get started with MAPS Split today by clicking here! My Quick Take I started and stopped MAPS Split twice before completing it on the third attempt. Make no mistake, this is a demanding program that will push your limits in the gym. At 54 years old, this was … Read more
Key Points Start training with MAPS 40+ here. My Quick Take After running through MAPS 40+ twice, and recommending it to quite a few friends and family members, I’ve put this program into a permanent spot in my yearly training rotation. With a few movement modifications (explained below) this has been an ideal program to … Read more
MAPS Anabolic Advanced is a program many years in the making. Moving beyond beginner training, Mind Pump has now taken things to the next level.
Treadmills make lives easier. For many, it’s the only way to ensure they get in their 10,000 steps a day. But how long does that take on a tread?
Sleds are taking the fitness world by storm, and with good reason! In fact, here are 16 reasons you should add a sled to your garage gym today!
Ever wonder which cardio machine burns the most calories? Wonder no longer!
MAPS 15 is a completely unique program in the strength training world. It turns out that “crushing, brutal” workouts might not be the most effective!
If you train with weights or play a sport, you have imbalances. Those imbalances can cause pain, injury, and a lack of performance. MAPS Symmetry is the best way I know of to train out those imbalances and improve your performance.
Many people avoid the trap bar because they are not aware of how many trap bar exercises there are. To fix that, we outline 31 full-body options.
If you can handle high-volume strength training and your goals are more focused on looks than raw strength or mobility, MAPS Aesthetic is an ideal program for you. And make no mistake, you’ll definitely build strength too!
MAPS Performance is a unique program that not only addresses areas commonly missed by other strength training programs (lateral movement, rotational strength, and athleticism to name a few). It’s also highly effective at enhancing the results you get from other programs you may run after it.
If you train regularly or play a sport, having an effective mobility program in your health and fitness toolkit is essential. The same is true if you are feeling those creeping aches and pains that come with age. As someone who is 50 years old, participates in several sports, and trains six days a week, … Read more
It’s one thing to build a great home gym. It’s another thing entirely to use it effectively to get the results that you want. That’s where great programming comes in. And make no mistake, programming matters! Especially if you want to crush your goals like never before in the coming year. So if you are wondering what … Read more
Properly designed and effective programming is the key to getting results from your home or garage gym. The problem is that the internet is littered with crappy programs sold mostly by fitness models. Their six-pack abs and toned bodies sway thousands of people into spending millions of dollars. The problem is that 95% of all … Read more
There are a seemingly endless number of options in the fitness space when it comes to mobility and movement programming. Everything from free YouTube channels to costly in-person guidance is available. One of the more visible options these days is the 10-week online postural dysfunction course by Functional Patterns. Backed by a good number of … Read more
Until a few years ago, I think I spent more time being injured, recovering from injury, and worrying about injuring myself again than I have training. That history of injury led me to consult countless books, doctors, physical therapists, and online courses over the years. While there is a lot of useless garbage out there … Read more
I’ve been using the MAPS Prime program from the guys over at Mind Pump for a little over three years now. Even when I’m not running a MAPS-based program, Prime is integrated into my practice. MAPS Prime is a program that helps you self-assess movement and mobility issues that should be addressed when training. It … Read more
As a 50-year-old with a history of injuries, I have to do everything I can to not only deal with the injuries I’ve had in the past but to make sure I don’t injure myself going forward. Several years ago, I’d simply had enough. I found myself absolutely fed up with the state of my … Read more
If you’ve read my other articles on training in a low-ceiling gym, you’ve already got a good handle on the solutions available for traditional low-ceiling challenges. I reviewed the gym build-out itself, power rack solutions, cardio solutions, and I also addressed pull-up and overhead press challenges. I hope that those articles have helped at least … Read more
The pull-up is a foundational functional movement pattern that everyone should train regularly. While it’s one of the more challenging movements anyone can do in a gym, it’s one that has a myriad of benefits that apply to everyday life. The pull-up is also a movement that requires more vertical room to perform than any … Read more
In its many forms, the overhead press is one of the best compound lifts you can do when training with weights. After the “big three” (bench press, squat, and deadlift), some consider the overhead press a very close fourth when it comes to critical lifts. While there are a significant number of variations of this … Read more
One of the biggest challenges in training at home is that we’ll be lifting by ourselves with no one around to spot or help. With a little forethought, though, we can all train safely at home alone without a spotter!