Results for category: educational
Why a Kettlebell Should Be Your First Home Gym Purchase
Sep 1, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
9 min read
Full transparency: I’m biased. I’m a huge kettlebell fan. That comes from personal experience in my own training, as well...
The Right Tool for the Job: Comparing Barbells, Dumbbells, and Kettlebells
Aug 26, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
6 min read
Walk into almost any gym today, and you will find three staples: barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. People love to debate...
Burpees Aren’t About Strength. They are about Willpower.
Jul 1, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
2 min read
Nobody likes burpees, almost nobody. There are a few crazies out there. For as long as I’ve coached, from first-day...
The Biggest Myths About CrossFit (And What Actually Happens)
Jun 29, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
8 min read
Walk into just about any gym and you’ll hear the debate. “CrossFit is dangerous.” “You can’t build muscle doing CrossFit.”...
The 3 Fitness Rules No One Wants to Follow (But Everyone Needs)
May 11, 2026
Nicholas Carignan
4 min read
Consistency. Frequency. Intensity. The three most crucial components of any successful fitness program, or transformation story, aren’t flashy, sexy, or...
