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This and That by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 26 08 11:00pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Just a few random thoughts: 1. There are currently two large-scale studies investigating the effectiveness of stretching. The investigators hope to evaluate how a standard stretching routine will influence performance, injury rates, and how the... (To read the full article, please click the link above) Read on »

The Perfect Fitness Blog by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Ironically, I?ve had a fantastic episode of writer?s block while trying to think of the ?perfect? way to begin this, my first post. After all, this is a big deal, isn?t it? I?ve never done anything like this before, keeping a fitness blog, and I want to make sure that I do it right by creating the ?Perfect First Post.? I have many thoughts that... Read on »

My Inspiration by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise The following is a post that I made a number of years ago on the Men's Health Fitness forums that I would like to share once again. I didn't realize it at the time, but it is probably the most significant and personally meaningful thing that I have ever written. --- Like most of us, my father has always been one of my heroes. He?s the type of ... Read on »

Happy Birthday to Me by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Thanks to Jay-Z, the rumor is that ?30 is the ?new? 20.? But with all due respect to Shawn Carter, I?m not sure that I agree. After all, looking at my life right now as compared to when I was 20, there are certainly quite a few things that have changed over the years… At age 30, I?m stronger than I was at 20 years old. My diet and eating... Read on »

Rethinking the Question by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise My father sent me an amazing article the other day about new research in patient resuscitation after a heart attack, To Treat the Dead . The article describes a new way of looking at what ?clinical death? really is, and amazing and ground-breaking research that could change how we not only treat patients suffering from myocardial infarction,... Read on »

Fun With Technology by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Just a quick update: You can now subscribe to my Blog using an RSS feed or through an email notification service...have a look under my bio to the left of the postings for the "FeedBurner" link and/or for a place to enter your email address. Have a great weekend everyone! -Jonathan Read on »

Stressing What?s Important by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Lousy title, I know, but I?ve just been ?out of it? lately. I?ve felt nervous, uninspired, anxious, unfocused and restless. I?ve had a difficult time staying asleep at night, I?ve been quick to get ?snappy? with others, I?ve found myself less interested in my work, and I?ve even been less attentive to my friends, girlfriend, and family. In othe... Read on »

You're Getting Warmer... by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise One of the more flattering aspects of my work is that I often get asked for my opinions on exercise and training by people that feel that I can help them. This was part of an email that ?Y.K.,? a new and eager trainer, sent to me. I thought that it was an excellent question, one that I?m sure many of you have wondered about in your own workouts ... Read on »

Insight from the Experts by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I recently contributed to a free special report for everyone who is signed up for the Robertson Training Systems Newsletter (and if you're not, you really should be!!!). Here's a quick author list: Craig Ballantyne Chad Waterbury Eric Cressey Brijesh Patel Mike Roussell Tony Gentilcore Zach Ev... Read on »

A Woman's Worth by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise I just thought that I'd share with you one of my favorite videos. Absolutely amazing! This should be required viewing for every little girl (and boy) in America, if you ask me. We need to, as a culture, start embracing the concept that a woman can be strong, powerful and feminine, with both beauty and athleticism all at the same time! For cla... Read on »

All's Fair in Love and War by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Ok, I?ll admit it: I?m definitely not looking my best right now! After a month of schoolwork and stress, I thought that I could finally take it easy for a little while. Instead, I?ve been busier than ever with upcoming projects, clients, and preparation for my clinical residency this summer. Along with a fantastic weekend trip up to Boston to... Read on »

Beyond the Norm: Advanced Training Questions for Advanced Trainers by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Recently, I had the opportunity to contribute to another fantastic special report, put together by my friend Leigh Peele as part of bonus gift to all of her newsletter subscribers. This is a great compilation, and the topics discussed are in-depth and cutting-edge. Beyond the Norm covers all types of unique and important subjects, from ... Read on »

Muscles in Balance by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise It is no mistake or coincidence that the Tan t'ien , the source of the body's energy in Eastern meditation as well as martial arts, is located in the body's core (three finger widths below and two finger widths deep to the navel). The core is the center of our body's strength, the "powerhouse" and foundation for all of our movements. The ... Read on »

Running Away From Strength Training? by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise When I have the time (which, unfortunately is growing less and less abundant lately!), I enjoy making the "rounds" on some of my favorite fitness forums such as JP Fitness , World Fitness , and of course my own Accelerated Strength private forums, exclusive to my online training clients. Personally, I feel that online forums can be a wo... Read on »

Planning for Change by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Accelerated Strength is finally up and running! Even though I had fallen terribly behind schedule with different projects and time demands that came up along the way, in the end I think that it?s turned out better and more complete than I had ever originally imagined. The pros at Local Wisdom truly outdid themselves and I really think that i... Read on »

The Robertson Training Systems Interview by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Hey everyone! I just finished an interview with Mike Robertson for the Robertson Training Systems Newsletter this week, and it was a blast. Mike is easily one of the most knowledgeable and nicest guys in this industry (or any other industry, for that matter), and it's always a pleasure to talk with him. If you still haven't signed up for his ... Read on »

The Truth About Cardio by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Hey everyone...If you get a chance, take a look in this month's issue of Men's Fitness Magazine: I contributed to a short article titled "The Truth About Cardio" on page 28. Tiger Woods is on the cover...nice! -Jonathan Read on »

The Pursuit of Happiness by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Jenny came across this article from Yahoo! Health that I think really makes a good distinction in the difference between happiness and the means by which we obtain that happiness (or not...). Whatever your fitness goals are, make sure that they are real and tangible goals, and not just vague concepts of being "thin" or "happier" which are di... Read on »

Back FAQ by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise Q: I read somewhere (perhaps in NROL? maybe not) that you should lift 60 minutes after you wake up because your spine fills up with fluid at night and it takes about an hour for it to go away. This fluid supposedly increasing pressure on the spine or whatever. I hope I didn't just imagine that or something. A: Your intervertebral discs (the n... Read on »

Get LOST in your workouts by Jonathan F. Posted Aug 25 08 3:08pm Forum: Blog Posts in Exercise One of my favorite shows (and one of the few that I actually make time for in my never-ending schedule) is LOST. If you're not familiar with the show, LOST is the story of the survivors of flight 815 after their plane crashes on an island somewhere in the South Pacific. As I sat here anxiously waiting for tonight's episode to start, it got me ... Read on »

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