A general perusal of Ken Cooper’s competitive resume and social media platforms will make his Instagram display name “Gingercules” quite appropriate — a play on words concerning Cooper’s hair color and the famed Roman mythological hero Hercules, known for otherworldly strength. He lived up to this public moniker again with a recent upper-body training accomplishment. On Nov. 28,…
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Do you find your grip a limiting factor in the gym (I see you chin-ups and deadlifts)? Or in everyday life (looking at you, pickle jars)? If so, don’t worry! We’ve got a handle on this (pun 100% intended). As the lead trainer of our 1-on-1 Online Coaching Program, I’m going to outline a number of […]
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 Sharing some of my favorite Amazon winter fashion faves! Hello hello! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a great week so far. I have a podcast interview, getting in a leg workout, and meeting up with our Bible group for lunch. And I typically work through the weekend – it gives me a chance to…
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Learn about the common causes of foot pain, the different types of foot pain, and how to treat foot pain from exercise.

“…Tony the Tiger tells us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It’s grrrrrreat!” This adage about breakfast has become commonplace that it’s readily and unquestionably accepted as fact. Well then, what’s with the growing popularity of Intermittent Fasting and SKIPPING breakfast? (Tony just audibly gasped.) In this Ultimate Guide to Intermitting […]
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It’s time to discover the best compound exercises for beginners! Compound exercises are the most “bang for your buck” when it comes to working out, so I’m super excited you want to learn more about them! In our 1-on-1 Online Coach Program, we prioritize compound exercises when building workout routines for our clients. We’ll explain […]
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One of the best exercises for you, whether you’re trying to build muscle or lose weight (or both) HAS to be the squat. However, it’s also an exercise I see nearly EVERYBODY do incorrectly. We do video form checks with every Online Coaching Client to make sure they’re squatting correctly, and we use a LOT […]
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After sterling first-place performances at the 2022 Texas Pro and the 2022 Arnold Classic UK, Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, a.k.a. “Andrew Jacked,” is undoubtedly hoping for a shining debut at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. As the potential bodybuilding phenom of the 2022 calendar year, some established icons already think he’s destined for greatness. In light of that, the athlete…
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Diet culture emphasizes the endless pursuit of weight loss, furthering the belief that there is a right and wrong way to eat and look. Here are some sneaky places diet culture shows up, and how to avoid them.
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Training for longevity isn’t just about your workout routine or diet. Here are 10 things to keep in mind to get the most out of your body and how you use it.
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