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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 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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How Water Affects Athletic Performance
In the realm of athletic pursuits, everything we do matters, and perhaps none are more underrated than the consumption of the elixir of
Jordan Van Dyk
Sep 16, 20243 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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What to Eat to Fuel Your Training
What you eat before and after a workout can significantly impact your performance, recovery, and overall progress toward fitness goals. It's
Jordan Van Dyk
Jul 17, 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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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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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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"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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5 Ways To Balance Training With Being a Parent
Navigating some of the new circumstances of life have brought me great joy. Here are 5 ways to balance training with being a parent:
Jordan Van Dyk
May 6, 20244 min read
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Christian Life: Handling Grief
Recent events in my church are more evidence of the need for urgency in our Christianity. One of our pastors lost his wife to a battle with
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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"How Many Days a Week Should I Work Out?"
One day a week? Probably not enough.
Two days a week? Can be okay in the right situation, and can lead to decent gains.
Three? Now we're...
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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The Simple Way I Cut My Screen Time In Half
At the risk of sounding like one of those "I cut my screen time in half by using this one simple trick!!" clickbait thumbnails, the path to
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Friday Five: Most Influential Books In My Life
This book inspired me in ways that you might not inspect. What stuck out to me was the level of detail and true scholarship that...
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 19, 20245 min read
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Living to 100: Iron Habits To Get You There (Maybe)
I told my wife she has to outlive me, so she better plan for 101 years! Jokes aside, I do hope to live for 100 years. It has been a...
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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How to Squat 315 LBS
There was a time in my life where squatting 315 pounds felt like an impossibility. I think back to the days in my high school weight room,
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 16, 20245 min read
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Caffeine: The Forgotten Dangers
Morning coffee, energy drinks, pre-workout, soda are as much a part of our days as the food we eat
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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How to Master the Overhead Press: Top 5 Cues
As you throw your hips forward, you create a backwards lean in your upper body. At this angle, throwing the bar in a straight vertical line
Jordan Van Dyk
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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