If you're training the general weight loss population, your programming doesn't matter.

From Jon: Each Sunday thePTDC publishes a list of the top articles from around the web in 5 different categories: bodybuilding, general health, fat loss, strength training, and nutrition.

"Is training for a competition just a socially acceptable way to indulge in obsessive behaviours and disordered eating habits?"

Most new trainers aren't prepared well enough for the job

From Jon: Each Sunday thePTDC publishes a list of the top articles from around the web in 5 different categories: bodybuilding, general health, fat loss, strength training, and nutrition.

There is no steady-state ...

If two coaches teach the same exercise to the same client, the one who cues better will have more success. Simple as that ...

From Jon: Each Sunday thePTDC publishes a list of the top articles from around the web in 5 different categories: bodybuilding, general health, fat loss, strength training, and nutrition.

A meal plan is only as good as your ability to get a client to follow it. Here's five strategies ...

Eccentric training is a powerful tool for muscle growth and reducing injury. It's intense, so you've got to be careful when using it.