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Calf Mayhem: Calf Presses are of the Devil

Calf Mayhem: Calf Presses are of the Devil

Personal Trainer Charlotte

I was born with dinky calves. They attach pretty high, so genetically they’ll just never look very big. Jack Kirven Calf Presses are of the DevilY’all, I can’t hardly walk!Okay, I don’t ever skip leg day, but I was born with dinky calves. They...
Getting past the VD hump: Avoid being in the 90%

Getting past the VD hump: Avoid being in the 90%

Body Composition, Personal Trainer Charlotte, Wellness

The Valentine’s Day hump Okay, I admit it: That title was clickbait. The VD in question here is Valentine’s Day, and the 90% refers to the number of new gym members who stop going by February 14. It’s a statistical truth that only a tiny fraction of members...
Solstice Yoga embraces darkness

Solstice Yoga embraces darkness

Love, Personal Trainer Charlotte, Wellness

Without darkness, there is no introspection or personal growth. Embracing and understanding our pain helps us to heal. Recovery is strength. Jack Kirven “Solstice” is a yoga dance rave party created by Jaimis Huff. It takes place in Charlotte, NC, and was...
Forging gains through progressive overload

Forging gains through progressive overload

Beauty, Personal Trainer Charlotte

Beginning the grueling process of forging gains I started the long process of forging gains through progressive overload in 1994 at age 18. In the fall of 2018 I was watching a series on Netflix about the Celts, and how they weren’t at all the barbarians described to...
Suggested Gear: Body Helix – Elbow Helix

Suggested Gear: Body Helix – Elbow Helix

Personal Trainer Charlotte

Body Helix: Elbow Helix compression for arm pain Something that is helpful for both reducing pain from injuries and speeding recovery is compression therapy. I have had really great results using the Elbow Helix by Body Helix. It gives very consistent, firm support...
Eccentric Effort & Compression Heal Injuries

Eccentric Effort & Compression Heal Injuries

Personal Trainer Charlotte

Eccentric Effort Hello! So today I’m going to explain the difference between concentric and eccentric motion. That’s going to be particularly important today, because I’m going to explain how it can help you heal from injuries. Contrary to what you...
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