Hi Fitness Peeps! I have some exciting news to share with you today. 1. Strong Curves Book Release Party this Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm This Saturday (March 30th) I’m going to host a Strong…
The Strength of Evidence Podcast
Strength of Evidence Podcast Episode 5: Fitness Publishing Starring Jen Sinkler
by Bret • March 23, 2013 • 1 Comment
How does the average fitness enthusiast get his or her information, and what is the quality of that information? In this episode, Jon and Bret welcome special guest Jen Sinkler to discuss her experience as a longtime fitness writer and editor and…
Grill the Guru
Calling Out Lyle McDonald
by Bret • March 22, 2013 • 158 Comments
For the past couple of years, an influential fitness professional by the name of Lyle McDonald has been bashing me in public forums including Facebook. It seems that whenever another individual praises me, Lyle shows up from out of nowhere…
Products
“Strong Curves: A Woman’s Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body” Sample and Coaching Consultation Giveaway
by Bret • March 20, 2013 • 55 Comments
We still can’t believe that in two weeks Strong Curves will hit the bookshelves. There’s no way we could have accomplished this monster of a book without the support of our fans, colleagues, friends, and family. The wait to get…
Strength Training
Developing Power in the Weight Room
by Bret • March 19, 2013 • 15 Comments
Today’s article is a guest-post by strength coach John Grace. See his bio below. As sport performance coaches, our main goal is to make our athletes as physically ready as possible for their specific sport. Most sports, especially field and…
Glute Training, Strength Training
Glute Training – Interviews on Booty Building and Glute Science
by Bret • March 18, 2013 • 6 Comments
I’ve been on a terror lately and have four things to share with you today. 1. Interview with Kyle Bohannon on The Art of Physical Fitness Show Kyle Bohannon recently gave me an awesome interview. I’m quite the name-dropper. Throughout the interview…
Random Thoughts
Random Thoughts
by Bret • March 15, 2013 • 11 Comments
Hi Fitness Friends! I haven’t written one of these in a while so here you go: 14 random things. 1. Strong Curves Update In just over two weeks, Strong Curves will be live. I’m blown away by how excellent the…
Ask Bret Contreras (ABC), Strength Training
Military Press Hurts My Back, What Should I Do?
by Bret • March 12, 2013 • 13 Comments
Hi Bret, I’m a huge fan of yours and love the evidence-based approach! Quick ABC (Ask Bret Contreras) question for you – whenever I do standing military press it hurts my lower back. Why does this happen, and what can…