When starting a strength program, one of the very first hurdles many people need to overcome is the question of "How many sets/reps...

What are Omega 3s? There are 3 different types of omega 3 fatty acids that are crucial for many bodily functions. Like the essential...

What are Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)? Everyone knows the importance of protein. But why is protein so important for basic bodily...

What is Early Sports Specialization? Early Sports Specialization can be defined as “ intense, year-round training in a single sport with...

Last week we talked about training like an athlete. Power is a crucial component of an athlete’s program, but is there any reason to...

As we age out of our sport playing years, many people turn to training for simple aesthetics in the gym. While there is nothing wrong...

What is a deload? A deload is a planned recovery period (usually a week) in a training program. Hold on- did we just say A WHOLE WEEK?!...

How many times have you heard someone say something along the lines of, “I earned my carbs after that run,” or “I can’t eat ___; I didn’t...

Bilateral vs. Unilateral Training In the words of powerlifter and chiropractor Dr. Shallow, "Why squat on two legs when you can't stand...

Testing a 1 RM (1 Rep Max) in the squat, bench, deadlift, and olympic lifts (snatch, clean, and jerk) are commonly seen in the...

The Prime Family is growing! We are so excited to announce that we will be offering a second location in the new Iron Bridge CrossFit...

What is the T-Spine? The t-spine, or thoracic spine, is the middle segment of the spinal column. Composed of 12 vertebrae, it is...

To optimize health and/or reach weight loss goals, there are important lifestyle factors that must be capitalized on. Most people know...

If you could take only one piece of gym equipment to a deserted island, what would it be? Initially, I said a barbell until I was told I...

You go to a physical therapist to rehab from injury but what about going to a physical therapist for a prehab plan? Prehab, or preventive...

If you are active, no matter how "elite" of an athlete you are, pain and injury is something that we all have to deal with. When we are...

There are a few common questions and comments we commonly hear surrounding weight training. Will it make me bulky? What should I do to...

The Power of Following a Program or Periodized Plan Periodization, programming, planning, progressions. All these P words are thrown...

Roughly 2600 years ago, there supposedly lived a legend by the name of Milo Croton. Milo was an Olympic wrestler, crowned Periodonikēs,...

Many people’s question when they get into weightlifting is: “But what about cardio?” Well what if I told you that weightlifting can...