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Strength As A Skill: Hitting A One-Rep Max
Let's set the scene: The bar is loaded, the clips are on, the music is cranked to the right volume and peak time of the song. Caffeine has
Jordan Van Dyk
Mar 195 min read
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Philosophical underpinnings of strength: socratic thinking
His emphasis on moderation teaches us to avoid extremes, whether in diet, exercise, or indulgence, fostering a sustainable approach to healt
Jordan Van Dyk
Feb 13 min read
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The Power of Strength: Invest in Your Future
strength doesn’t come naturally—it’s something you have to build. Starting in our mid-30s, we lose muscle through a process called sarcopeni
Jordan Van Dyk
Jan 62 min read
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Keeping It Simple: Basic Strength Training with Big Results
Programming for strength training doesn't have to be complex. I was reminded of this essential understanding recently in my own training
Jordan Van Dyk
Oct 28, 20242 min read
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The Do's and Don'ts: Recovering from your Workout
In the realm of athletic performance, the recovery phase is often the unsung hero that can make or break an athlete's journey towards greatn
Jordan Van Dyk
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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The Adult Athlete: Strength Training While Playing Sports
Whether you’re playing soccer, basketball, pickleball, or golf, balancing sports and your strength training goals can be a challenge.
Jordan Van Dyk
Sep 7, 20245 min read
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Setting Up The 4-Day Lifting Split
The 4-Day lifting split is among the most popular splits for people looking to get strong, and for good reason. It provides excellent flexi
Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 11, 20244 min read
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The Value of Small Steps: Moving Beyond 'All or Nothing' in Health
It's a phrase that is uttered constantly by people across the globe in various contexts. It's a foundational lie people tell themselves to a
Jordan Van Dyk
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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Building Around the Bench Press: Incline Press, Dips and Other Important Upper Body lifts
At some point, like all main lifts, the Bench Press is greatly aided by assistance exercises. This is due to the Law of Diminishing Returns
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 30, 20244 min read
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Is Exercise Science Research Reliable For a Coaching Practice?
To base your coaching solely on scientific research (i.e. "Evidence Based" training) would be a mistake. Through a marriage of the practical
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 20, 20247 min read
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Optimizing Your Workout Based on Different Times of Day
For years, I was a member of the unofficial "5AM crew" at my local YMCA, then when I had 24/7 access at two other gyms, a member of the 4 AM
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 17, 20245 min read
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The Intersection of Faith and fitness
Faith and fitness. In my life, Faith came first, and then it left for a while, and fitness filled in it's time slot each week. In spite...
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 15, 20245 min read
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Brain gains: Learning, Mental Health and Strength Training
Learning is a lifelong endeavor that extends beyond the classroom and into every aspect of our lives. Engaging in continuous learning...
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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The Benefits of Online Personal Training vs. In-Person Personal Training
The fitness industry has evolved significantly with the advent of technology, and one of the most notable developments is the rise of...
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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The Cardiovascular Benefits of Strength Training
When we think of cardiovascular health, activities like running, cycling, or swimming often come to mind. However, strength training...
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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Building Muscle Without Gaining Fat
The challenge lies in consuming enough calories to support muscle growth without excessive caloric intake that leads to fat accumulation.
Jordan Van Dyk
Jun 3, 20244 min read
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The Two Most Important Variables in any lifting program
I've written several articles over the last few months about programming, sleep, tracking food, exercise technique, etc. It's a topic...
Jordan Van Dyk
May 31, 20243 min read
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Re-Learning the Power Clean (Updated July 24)
As a barbell coach, I can not accept having such shallow experience to draw on with such an important lift.
Jordan Van Dyk
May 30, 20247 min read
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Back Rounding In The Deadlift? Three Exercises That Could Help
I've had my share of issues learning to flatten my back out for deadlifts. To solve the problem of my back rounding,
Jordan Van Dyk
May 29, 20242 min read
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"How Should I Weigh My Food, Cooked or Uncooked?"
Each photo is the same amount of rice. The measuring cup measured 227g of uncooked rice, which yielded the entire sauce pan of rice after co
Jordan Van Dyk
May 18, 20241 min read
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