Isometrics: The Tool Almost Nobody Programs
I’ll start with a confession: I don’t do enough isometric exercise, and I don’t program enough of it either. It’s the kind of thing that doesn’t make it into most…
Tension Takes the Load Off Your Bones
There’s a tension in bone health advice that nobody addresses directly. We know loading your skeleton is what makes it stronger, so we want to lift heavy. We also know…
Haul Water, Chop Wood
I was out doing yard work this week and got thinking about activity level. https://youtu.be/MBYCeS-45eQ There are a few different kinds. There's strength training, which is my favorite. There's cardio.…
Building Bone Density Without Wrecking Your Joints
Bone health is finally getting the attention it deserves — which is fantastic. BUT, the standard advice ("you need more impact!") leaves a lot of people staring at their knees…
Fartlek Cardio to Improve Your Wind
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z29P_ZU608o If you've started mixing intervals into your cardio, good — that instinct is exactly right. Higher-intensity work is one of the best ways I know to build your engine.…
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Navigating Setbacks: My Journey with Hernia Recovery and Fitness Adaptation
Introduction (Note: This is also posted on YouTube if you prefer video) Hey everyone, I want to share a personal journey, one that might resonate with some of you. It's…
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3 Game-Changing Abdominal Exercises You’ve Never Seen Before (With Videos)
Tired of the same old crunches and planks? After years of training clients and experimenting with core training, I've developed three unique ab exercises that deliver serious results.
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Rising Cancer Rates in Younger Generations
There have been a few disturbing headlines recently that are worth looking into. Recent research published in The Lancet Public Health has unveiled a concerning trend: a significant increase in…
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Plant-Based Longevity: How Eating Green Keeps You Young
Forget expensive creams and risky surgeries – the secret to looking and feeling younger might be hiding in your produce aisle! It's my first post in ages, (but I haven't…
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Who’s got Goals!?
It's next year! Wait, did I say that right? Anyway, it's not 2020 anymore, hooray! Hopefully you got plenty of sleep last night, because it was awfully loud here and…
3 Balance Drills you can do at home with No Equipment
Our outdoor training area at Root Force Personal Training is now operational! We are only offering limited sessions at first to ensure safety and work out any kinks, but it's…
Hand and wrist workout, June 27th
Today's workout target: hands and wrists! We've covered every major joint and muscle group in the body already, giving lots of simple stretches and exercises you can do at home…
Plant-based workouts in the Time of Corona, May 30th
I got a haircut - back at the end of May, and by Marcella - I still think it counts though! Today's quarantine exercise tidbit is all about foot and…
Plant-based workouts in the Time of Corona, May 23rd
Back again! If you've followed along with this post series, then hopefully you got to try the glute medius exercises I shared and are well on your way to healthier…
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Interview with Chef AJ!
I had a great time recently speaking all about my story, as well as my training and nutrition with the esteemed Chef AJ! We have crossed paths many times in…
At-home glutes workout
Alright this is an important one! Not that the others weren't good too, but in this video I cover some simple ways to work the Glute Medius at home…
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Plant-based Nutrition – BarBend Interview!
Want to know the nuts and bolts of how vegan strength athletes eat?? Nick over at BarBend was a pleasure to speak with about plant-based nutrition and did a phenomenal…
Plant-Based Workouts in the time of Corona, May 9th
Hey y'all! In this episode of 'Things you can do to stay fit and sane at home!' I go over some simple, and very satisfying, glenohumeral (shoulder joint) stretches. These…
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Plant-based workouts in the time of Corona, April 28th
Who wants some novel core exercises they can do at home?? In this episode of 'Derek shows you tips and tricks while the gym's empty' I share a couple of…
Plant-based workouts in the time of Corona, April 25th
Hey y'all! Another day, another workout. For this video I share three stretches you can do to mobilize your T-spine (ie stretch your upper back to improve posture). I…