Training and Sport

Last year, when we first created the S2B coaching program, I did an interview about my own transformation: what it was like, why I did it, how I did it and the key lessons I learned in the process. If you’re interested in transforming your own body, check it out.

If you want to finally gain some size and learn how to add muscle the right way, we suggest you avoid the “deadly six” and heed our advice. Not only have we gone from Scrawny to Brawny ourselves, we’ve coached hundreds of guys through the process. And we know where they all trip up.

Most personal trainers think that their job is exclusively exercise related. However, clients don’t hire trainers to exercise. They hire them to change the way they look and feel. And personal training is evolving to reflect these client expectations. Click here to learn how to deliver what your clients really want – body transformation.

In this post I’ll cover the 10 things that the top trainers and nutrition coaches in the world are doing. I’ll also recommend 6 books (many of which you probably haven’t read) that are guaranteed to make you a better coach. . If you read these with an open mind I promise you’ll come out of this with a new perspective and an expanded skill set.

Back in March, Nike asked us to help organize the nutrition program for their upcoming NFL Pro Training Camp. Working closely with their culinary team, we prepared an awesome menu for the event, and hooked them up with a premium line of supplements. Then they flew JB and I out to their World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon to work with the athletes one-on-one. Here’s the story of our trip.

Marsha lost a whopping 20 lbs of body fat in 16 weeks, dropping from 150 to 130 pounds, by doing only 8 and a half hours of exercise. That’s 32 minutes of exercise a week. Is Marsha just lazy? Or is she onto something? Click here to find out.

Lean Eating Coach Jason Bonn spent the last four months interning at Cressey Performance (CP) in Massachusetts. I figured he may have had a few decent experiences there, you know, considering it’s one of the premier training facilities in the U.S. I caught up with him and had him answer nine questions about his experience.

MTV cribs is a popular show that features the homes of iconic athletes, stars, and public figures. In this episode of cribs, PN athlete and 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist Chandra Crawford is featured (along with her crib in Canmore, Alberta). And what’s on her kitchen table? A copy of Gourmet Nutrition V2, of course. Check it out. (GN appears about 40 seconds into the video).

The Tarahumara, a remote tribe from northern Mexico, can run hundreds of miles at a time. But how? Is it their diet? Training? Running technique? In this Discovery Channel (US) / History Channel (Canada) special, explore just how they do it with a host of experts including Dr Berardi. (Dr Berardi appears in part 2 at around the 4 minute mark).

Sometimes “free time” is a luxury. And getting to a gym is a pipe dream. But here’s the thing. Gyms aren’t actually required for a great workout. Neither is baby-free quiet time. And in this article I’d like to show you how to get a great workout with minimal time and no gym access.

How do MMA athletes get their elite fitness? Chad Waterbury knows. He’s the strength & conditioning genius who prepared Ralek Gracie to endure his gut-wrenching, lung-busting three rounds with Kazushi Sakuraba. And he’s releasing his new conditioning program, Body of F.I.R.E. I caught up with Chad and asked about his trade secrets.

Wondering who the new Scrawny to Brawny coaches are – and how they’re qualified to give you advice on muscle-building? If so, check out this article introducing each of the coaches. Be prepared to be blown away by their transformations.

Last week while shooting some of the video for the LE and S2B coaching programs, I did an interview about my own transformation: what it was like, why I did it, how I did it and the key lessons I learned in the process. Check it out.

Dr Greg Wells, Exercise Physiologist, and part of the broadcast team for CTV and TSN, shares his Olympic experience – and what it takes to perform at the highest level.

With the announcement of our upcoming Scrawny to Brawny coaching program, we’ve received a ton of questions. Well, in today’s FAQ we hope to answer them all. And, in addition, we’ll be announcing our $10,000 prize. Check it out.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “Is it necessary to carb up with starches (like pasta and rice) before working out?”

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Carb Loading Made Easy. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “After months of dieting and working out, I often hit a plateau. What can I do to keep the progress going?”

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Sports Drinks. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

Over the years I’ve met some great trainers. I’ve also met some trainers not qualified to shovel the sidewalk in front of the gym. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two – 10 strategies for distinguishing between the great trainers and the not-so-great ones.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “When working out hard and dieting, I have a difficult time sleeping. Is this normal?”

You probably know that getting hooked on drugs, booze, gambling, or other vices isn’t very healthy. But what if your addiction WAS — in theory — “healthy”? Are you a cardio abuser? Here’s how to know… and how to fix it.

In this article, I’m going to share with you some strategies for maintaining and/or improving your fitness, even while pregnant. That’s right, you can exercise and even set fitness goals during pregnancy. Click here to learn more.

Today I’m really excited to announce my new TV show. It’s called Body Fuel and it kicks off next week on the Canadian network – Men TV. Check it out.

For you strength and nutrition coaches working with hockey or basketball athletes, there’s a symposium coming up in May that’ll be right up your alley. Click here to find out more.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Eggs. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Watching Your Sugar Intake. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Fish Oil for Athletes. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Eating Healthy Meats. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about The Benefits of Drinking Green Tea. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Eating For Your Body Type. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

The way I see it, there are two ways to deal with an injury. We can sit on our butts and cry about it or we can get off our butts and do something about it. Steve Duperre prefers the latter.

When AC/DC sang, “We’ve got the biggest bars of them all!” (what? those aren’t the right lyrics?) were they referring to the improved grip strength and muscular activation from thick barbell training? This week’s study finds out!

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Eating Frequency. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

Winter’s on its way in the Northern Hemisphere. For some of us, less sunlight and colder temps means Seasonal Affective Disorder — we’re sad with SAD. This week’s Research Review looks at the relationship between exercise and depression. Turn that frown upside down by grabbing your running shoes!

As Will Ferrell opined in Talladega Nights, “I wanna go fast!” Don’t we all? Is a big squat the secret to a fast sprint?

Today we update our Online Resource Library for Members with 3 new complete, 12 week training programs by expert trainers Scot Prohaska (Body Transformation Now), Geoff Girvitz (Athletic Training For Fat Loss, and Craig Ballantyne (Hot Zone Fat Loss Training). Added to the 15 other Member’s Only PN Training Programs, our training plan section is quickly becoming one of the best resources on the web.

This week I’m excited to announce a new partnership with our good friends at Competitor.com. Together we’ve produced Eat and Run, a video program presenting tons of great nutrition tips for active folks. In this first episode we talk all about Acid Base Balance. Check it out.

Rest intervals. They give you time to sip water, catch your breath, silently curse your trainer, stare off into space a bit, maybe leaf through a People magazine. But how long should you zone out between sets? It might be less time than you’d think, especially if muscle mass gain is your goal. Drop the People mag and pick up a timer.

Photo shoots aren’t just for models. In fact, at Precision Nutrition we use them as motivation for regular folks trying to accomplish inspiring, life-changing goals. For a little motivation, check out this behind the scenes look at our latest photo shoot.