Strength Training

The New Science of Weight Loss

By Matt Pack

The New Science of Weight Loss Chances are, you're carrying this around. And we've found a better way to get rid of it By: Lou Schuler If there's a god of weight loss, he's probably laughing. For the past 40 years, virtually every weight-loss model has been based on the same principles, and virtually all of them have been wrong. The experts intoned, "Eat less, exercise more."... »

A Fat Loss Rant

By Matt Pack

An Alwyn Fat Loss Rant By Alwyn Cosgrove This week I’ve heard more excuses as to why people are not losing fat than I have ever heard in my life. I have literally heard people tell their trainers, “I’m following the nutrition program exactly, but instead of an egg white omelet for breakfast, I have a muffin and a latte.” Hmmm…not “exactly”... »

Janes Jungle Workout Part 2

By Matt Pack

Jane's Jungle Workout Part 2 By Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K. Institute 3. I Want More Energy The human body is one of the few things in the world that gets better with proper use! Although many trainers are aware of the fact that exercise does help improve energy levels, they don't seem to realize that the nervous and hormonal systems not only... »

Janes Jungle Workout Part 1

By Matt Pack

Jane's Jungle Workout Part 1 By Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K. Institute If you ask any woman to describe the goals of her exercise program, she will certainly tell you such things as: I want to lose fat! I want to tone my butt and thighs I want more energy I want to feel better I want to lose my pooch belly In almost the same breath she... »

3 Questions For 3 Coaches You May Have Never Heard Of

By Matt Pack

Alright everyone strap your seat belts on and get ready for my first official interview. This first interview is actually one of three that I conducted over the last couple of weeks and I want to personally than Donnie Raymond for taking time out of his busy schedule to answer these questions. These are 3 questions that I felt people would like... »

5 Resistance Training Myths in the Running World

By Matt Pack

5 Resistance Training Myths in the Running World By: Eric Cressey To some, resistance training is the Rodney Dangerfield of the running community; it gets no respect. To others,... »

Question and Answer

By Matt Pack

Yo Pack, I wanted your thoughts on a good fat loss program for Suria. She wants to "tighten up" for the wedding and would love to hear your thoughts. I have her doing mostly HIT training with some heavy stuff worked in and a variation of aerobic routines on days off- yes, sprints too! What do you think? Peace, MP Coach Pack's Reply: Teach her how to perform... »

Strongwomen Saturday

By Matt Pack

This Saturday April, 22nd we had a great turn out, 8 people showed up for our Strongwomen Conditioning Class. Todays class was an "Alley Challenge" and I want to give a big congratulations for the effort you guys showed! It was a tough workout but as we all know nothing good comes from anything easy. I also want to remind... »

Myth #3: Soreness is indicative of a good workout

By Matt Pack

Myth #3: The best indicators of a good workout are how tired you are after the workout and how sore you are the next day. This is a myth my most dedicated athletes still have a tough time dismissing. Most hard-working individuals equate a good workout with being exhausted and sore. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had athletes... »

Miami Clients: Strength Training 101

By Matt Pack

There will be a conditioning class held at The Miami Shores Rec Field this Sunday at 10am. It should be a great turnout! The price to take the class is... »

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