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Lower Russian Twists (aka “Windshield Wipers”)

September 15, 2013 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/d3rhLB2pRMY In some cases it's best to count reps, and in other cases it's best to regulate the time under tension. The lower R

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The One-Lift-A-Day Cure: A Training Prescription For Larger And Stronger Muscles!

September 13, 2013 | John Paul Catanzaro

When I first started lifting seriously in a commercial gym, my routine consisted of one body part a day. I'd go to the gym and absolutely trash that

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7 Advanced Exercise Modifications

July 11, 2013 | John Paul Catanzaro

Give a guy a set of dumbbells and tell him to curl them. Without even thinking about it, he'd grip those dumbbells right in the middle of the handles

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The Power Rack And The Power Pill

May 31, 2013 | John Paul Catanzaro

Walk into any gym and what comes to mind: fake boobs, synthol arms, lipo six-pack, calf implants, or “that guy’s juicing, for sure!” We all do

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Strength Training Lecture – Metabolic, Neural & Hormonal Effects of Tempo

October 15, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/DNJ0d1awN9c Here's part of my presentation at the 2012 Conference of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.

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Strength Training Lecture – Abdominals as Anti-Rotators & Anti-Lateral Flexors of the Trunk

October 15, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/PVpIKbOln0g Here's part of my presentation at the 2012 Conference of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.

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Strength Training Lecture – Hypertrophy after 3 Weeks

October 05, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/uyUWgCh19A4 Here's part of my presentation at the 2012 Conference of the Ontario Kinesiology Association.

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On The Road To Inactivity: How To Exercise Your Right To Travel

July 25, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling involves exercise. The two most common excuses are a lack of time and a lack of resources. B

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The Elite Trainer Book Review

July 14, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

The Elite Trainer by John Paul Catanzaro is a synthesis of the very latest thinking in strength training and an indispensable guide to developing ind

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How to Write a Fat Loss Program (Part 2)

June 24, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/IJjGeIIDjQM The video above will show you how to write a fat-loss program - the correct sets, reps, and exercises to do with yo

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How To Leverage Media To Grow Your Personal Training Business

June 22, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/KLYAm80k8Fw Learn 3 ways to leverage media to grow your personal training business.

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How To Keep Females From Gaining Too Much Size In Their Legs From Strength Training

June 21, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/rmnvLPw9Lrc A common concern from many female clients involves gaining too much size in their legs from strength training. Here

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How To Deal With Personal Training Clients Who Consider Strength Workouts Boring

June 17, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/nzMkayEBJJM For more suggestions, check out Do You Find Strength Workouts Boring?

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Foreword To My New Book

June 14, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/ySPoNld0clE The state of strength training in North America is outdated. We seem to be many years behind the Europeans in this

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The Muscle-Building Discovery For Solid Calves

June 13, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

In my small home gym, I have three dedicated machines for calf training: a standing calf raise unit that goes up to 600 pounds, a seated calf raise m

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3 Tips For New Personal Trainers

June 09, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/sQ4M978sUyI For more tips, check out The Business of Personal Training: 20 Principles to Success.

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Exercise Selection (Part 2)

June 03, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/3tscJqzmYBw In Part 2 of this series, we take a look at how aesthetics affects the exercises you select for your clients. Check

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Everything You Need To Know About Supersets And More (Part 2)

May 29, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

Some guys seek size at any expense. They don’t care if their joints take a beating in the process. To them it’s “carpe diem,” seize the day a

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Exercise Selection (Part 1)

May 22, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

https://youtu.be/_rPu-zIKplo Exercise selection is based on two main factors: health and aesthetics. Listen in as I break down the important com

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Attention All Personal Trainers: Guess, Do Not Assess!

May 15, 2012 | John Paul Catanzaro

Much like my dietary advice, this article will go against the grain, so to speak. Every personal trainer is taught that they must go through a thor

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