Westside in West Hartford
Last weekend I had the rare opportunity to train with an absolute legend in the Powerlifting world. Louie Simmons made a rare appearance in Connecticut for a CrossFit Powerlifting Cert. The experience...
View ArticleThis is My Journey – Guest Post by Linda McFeeters
One of the things I LOVE about being part of Strong is the New Skinny is all the incredible people I get to meet. My new friend Linda McFeeters just happened to post on SINS about her training goals...
View ArticleYou’re Only as Strong as Your Foundation…
It’s funny how you can use a principle in other parts of your life and then COMPLETELY ignore it in an area where it can make a BIG difference. I guess that’s the folly of being human at times – a...
View ArticleChoosing a Training Foundation – Paleo Diet and Training Q and A…
This answer is in response to Cara’s question below: “Hi Adam, enjoyed the videos this morning! I’ve been following a Louie Simmons strict shoulder strength program that I have been doing in the...
View ArticleStrength Training and CrossFit…
Today’s answer is a follow up to Cara’s question yesterday and the great feedback I got from some of the MidCoast CrossFit girls and others. In this video, I give some firmer recommendations and...
View ArticleAdding Yoga to a Strength Program…
Today’s question comes from Troy by email. Here it is: “Hi Adam – You mention your love of yoga and martial arts in a recent video. I’ve been a martial artist since I was seven years old. I...
View ArticleMore on Yoga Timing with Other Training…
Today’s question is a follow up from Troy on yoga timing and Wendler 5/3/1. Here it is: “Adam, Thank you so much for replying I have one more timing question. My yoga class will meet Mondays and...
View ArticleMore on Westside and CrossFit…
This is a question from Tom on the topic of scheduling Westside Barbell training within a CrossFit program: “Adam, What do you think of doing a 3 on/1 off program with 1 of the 3 on days being...
View ArticleSquat, Deadlift and Bench Press Guidelines for Women…
In my last video blog on Westside and CrossFit, I mentioned the 300/400/500 Bench Press/Squat/Deadlift numbers Stuart McRobert advocates as a guideline for male athletes. At the time, I wasn’t sure...
View ArticleSINS Angel – Michelle James…
I first ran across Michelle James on Strong is the New Skinny on Facebook. Michelle has a great story and is a great inspiration no matter what your sport or goals. She pretty much says it all here, so...
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