Which fitness trainer certification is the best

 

If you found this article you are considering to take up a career in the fitness industry. You will have trained, improved and found a passion for training. Another option could be that the doors of higher education have closed for you. This might be due to age or prior qualifications.

This article will outline the research which I have done when I was considering to get certified. For me, it started with losing weight. From there I moved on to increase performance in the gym and finally ended up in a second career.

Whatever you want to do, the keys are proper planning and execution.

 

Topics: Kettlebell, Fitness

 

 

Weightlifting belt or no belt for fitness?

 

Lately, I had a discussion at John Reed. John Reed is the new brand of McFit in Germany. There was a young bodybuilder and the place was crowded so we shared a power rack. He was doing rack pulls with 90kg while I was doing squats 140kg 5x5. After the second set, he approached me and asked whether I was competing in powerlifting. I said no as my squat and deadlift are not good enough for a decent total. He said he knows the feeling. Berlin is very competitive for bodybuilding. He does not want to step on stage without a chance to place top three at least. He wore a lifting belt and asked me what I would think about wearing them as I was lifting quite heavy. I told him I was on a juggernaut cycle and had not been using a belt for at least a year. Nasty comments on YouTube and a weak lower back lead me to that decision. He replied that his mentor is a huge fan of belts. That got me thinking.

Topics: Fitness

Can kettlebell swings replace deadlifts?

The short answer to this question is no as the context is lacking. This article will outline the main principles and sources to help you answer this question in your own context by discussing goal sets, the movements themselves and real-life examples. In the end, you will find links to further resources to cross-reference with other experts.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Kettlebell, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

 

Will kettlebells get you ripped? 

 

The notion in the fitness industry that you just follow one simple program for 30 days and then have the dream beach body is a fallacy to lead people astray to spend their hard-earned bucks on crap. Do not fall into this trap and be deliberate about your goals and, above all, realistic. Abs are made in the kitchen and kettlebells can help along the way, but will not be the main lever to your dream physique.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell, Diet

Why is kettlebell training so effective? [Article]

 

There is a craze about kettlebells and they have taken the fitness world by storm. You can now find them in any major fitness outlet in different forms and shapes. But why is kettlebell training so effective? It all depends on what your goals are and it just so happens to be that kettlebells have a pretty good alignment with what most people in the market want.

Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell

 

 

Can you use Smolov for the deadlift?

This is a short article looking into whether you should use the Smolov squat routine for the deadlift. The short answer is I personally would not recommend and would not be surprised if many experienced powerlifters agreed.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

How many kettlebell swings? [Article]

In this article, you will find the factors which will influence how many swings you should do, guidance on how to form fitness goals and finally some templates with advice on what to pick. Based on your level you will do somewhere between 100 - 500 swings with a very high probability of coming in at the low end of 10x10 sets which is plenty.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell

Which fitness class is right for me

 

This article will outline some of the most popular group classes in fitness. You will learn why it matters to choose the right class for you. The article will show what impact choosing the wrong class has on you. After reading this article you will know more about different classes. This will help you to prioritize which classes to test and stick with.

Topics: Fitness

 

Fitness: When to cut

 

The quick answer to this question is that you probably should not concern yourself with a cut right now. The article will explain why that is. The most simple and meaningful answer I could find to this was "Bulk until you hate your body, cut until you hate your life."

Topics: Fitness

Can you do Smolov for the bench press? [Article]

The short answer is yes, you can, but you shouldn't. Especially if you are just exploring different programs without really knowing what you are doing. A better option is to use Smolov Jr. to boost your bench press if you have gotten fed up with Starting Strength and Stronglifts and want to try something different. 

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Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding