October 2007 - Misinterpreted and misguided, the overrated emphasis on “Cardio” Part I

In this first part, Coach Izzy analyzes the factors that have led to the skewed concepts people have when it comes to cardiovascular conditioning. Topics include why starting an exercise program relying on cardiovascular work is a poor approach, why the phrase "working the heart" is nonsense, and why cardio work may not be safer than resistance training as it is touted to be. Click here to read full article

November 2007 - Misinterpreted and misguided, the overrated emphasis on "Cardio" Part II

Coach Izzy uncovers more fallacies in the second part of this series. He tells you why the fat melting properties of cardio are more a marketing ploy rather than solid science, and why traditional cardiovascular work alone is unproductive at creating a steady caloric deficit. Click here to read full article

December 2007 - Misinterpreted and misguided, the overrated emphasis on “Cardio” Part III and conclusions.

Coach Izzy concludes the series by analyzing the two most common fallacies of cardiovascular work. Topics include why you are dead-wrong if you think you are keeping accurate track of caloric usage during traditional cardio work , why traditional cardio work will do nothing to condition you for sports or challenging physical activities, and why it is important to revamp your training approach if you are not already doing so. Click here to read full article

January 2008 - What's up with all that Olympic Lifting Part I

In this first part of a 3 article series, Coach Izzy addresses the question the coaches have heard many times "Why do invest so much time studying the Olympic Lifts?". He starts by revealing why the coaches consider the implementation of proper Olympic Lifting as in important step in the training program of many of their clients. Click here to read full article

February 2008 - What's up with all that Olympic Lifting Part II

In the second part of his provocative 3 article series, Coach Izzy reveals why finding proper coaching is hard, and why the Olympic Lifts are undeservingly considered dangerous. Click here to read full article

March 2008 - What's up with all that Olympic Lifting? Part III and Conclusions

In the final part of the series, Coach Izzy analyses the idiosyncrasies of the fitness industry in regards to the Olympic Lifts, what the consequences of those views have been, and why the lifts deserve a mastery approach. Click here to read full article

April 2008 - With Feline Agility and No Wobble Boards

A house cat performing his everyday cat routine provides insight into the logic of a popular fitness school of thought. Click here to read the full article