by Elsbeth Vaino Bench press is a great exercise, but for anyone with a shoulder issue, it may not be ideal. How do you know…
I have the perfect body (for me)
by Elsbeth Vaino I just realized this week that I have the perfect body. It was an a-ha moment that followed a long period of…
How much is your bench press worth?
by Elsbeth Vaino I have become fascinated by the effect of different body size and shape on performance, both in sport and in the weight…
Is it really the carbohydrates?
By Elsbeth Vaino If you listen to Gary Taubes (author of Why We Get Fat, and Good Calories, Bad Calories), you would believe the reason…
Amazing New Barefoot Training Product
by Elsbeth Vaino Vibrams are the new Air Jordan’s. Everyone is either wearing them or wondering about them. That’s because barefoot training is where it’s…
6 Exercises for Low Back Health
By Elsbeth Vaino Low back pain is a very common problem, and is a topic that comes up often when I talk with, well people.…
More Exercise Progressions: TRX Half Pendulum
By Elsbeth Vaino When I first saw a video of someone doing a pendulum with a TRX, I thought it lookedAmazing but also very challenging.…
Diet, exercise and willpower
By Elsbeth Vaino My friend Mark Young turned me on to a great TEDx presentation video about will power. Unfortunately it’s no longer available on…
Use the TRX to Work Your Way up to Pullups
By Elsbeth Vaino Raise your hand if you’ve seen people do pullups and thought “pft – what a stupid exercise; nobody wants to be able…
My Favourite Training Tools #8 – Agility Ladder
By Elsbeth Vaino This might seem like a strange item to include in my top 10 list, because it is probably not considered an essential…