Strength Training vs Stretching
Strength Training vs Stretching

This might look like a bit of a dumb matchup, given people partake in one or the other for different reasons.

But there’s a pretty solid push in some circles to replace stretching with strength training with the misinformed idea that they both result in the same range of motion gains. 

If we dig a little deeper on this topic, there’s a whole other side to this argument. Muscles don’t know whether we are training with the goal of gaining strength or gaining range of motion. They just adapt to the load.

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Glenn Phipps
Why stretching is important
Why stretching is important

Stretching is important, yet despite the masses of material available on the internets, there doesn’t seem to be many clear reasons presented. In these articles I discuss the reasons for using stretching and flexibility exercises in my clinical practice, and why you should be stretching too.

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Glenn Phippsstretching, rehab, performance
The number 1 principle to influence your exercise decisions; "Why Not?"
The number 1 principle to influence your exercise decisions; "Why Not?"

One of the most important components of being, or finding, a good trainer is the ability to understand the why behind an exercise, and it is the core principle of everything I educate the trainers that I mentor on, as well as how I encourage my clients to remain bulletproof to fitness industry BS.

This article explores the more important "WHY NOT?" that should be on the lips of any good trainer or serious athlete.

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Glenn Phipps
Why SMART goals don't work for fitness and what to do instead
Why SMART goals don't work for fitness and what to do instead

You've likely heard of SMART goals, meaning a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Acheivable, Realistic and Time based. 

And many a coach has encouraged their athletes and clients to set SMART goals as a way to guide them through their health and fitness goals. In fact, when searching the googles for how to set weight loss goals, for example, every single entry I read (admittedly I couldn't be bothered going past the first page) outlines setting SMART goals. 

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Glenn Phipps
Training to the next level-getting your headspace right
Training to the next level-getting your headspace right

(This article originally appeared in the July Issue of Men's Muscle and Health http://www.mensmuscleandhealth.com.au/)
Have you hit a plateau in your training? Are you lacking in motivation and direction, or being constantly plagued by injuries and other niggles?

Then there's a good chance that paying a bit of attention to your headspace, rather than your biceps during training could be the key to stepping your training up a notch. Here are 4 ways that addressing your headspace or mindset can improve your training.

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Glenn Phippsfit, fitnessmotivation, athlete, gymmotivation, gym, fatloss, exercise, fitness