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Why a Kettlebell Should Be Your First Home Gym Purchase

Full transparency: I’m biased. I’m a huge kettlebell fan. That comes from personal experience in my own training, as well...
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The Right Tool for the Job: Comparing Barbells, Dumbbells, and Kettlebells

Walk into almost any gym today, and you will find three staples: barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. People love to debate...
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It’s Easier to Maintain Than Regain: Protect Your Routine This Fall

School is back, summer is winding down, and another season is beginning. The calendar may be changing, but the habits...
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Burpees Aren’t About Strength. They are about Willpower.

Nobody likes burpees, almost nobody. There are a few crazies out there. For as long as I’ve coached, from first-day...
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The Biggest Myths About CrossFit (And What Actually Happens)

Walk into just about any gym and you’ll hear the debate. “CrossFit is dangerous.” “You can’t build muscle doing CrossFit.”...
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