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The Elite Trainer is a community for personal trainers, athletic coaches, healthcare professionals, and fitness enthusiasts dedicated to advancing their strength training knowledge and skills.

19/03/2026

One of the biggest mistakes people make in fitness is chasing complicated programs.

In reality, progress usually comes down to a few fundamentals:

• strength training 3–4 times per week
• daily movement
• good sleep
• proper nutrition

Consistency beats complexity every time.

09/03/2026

30 years as a personal trainer… and I’m still going strong.

I’ve seen countless trends come and go in this industry.

At one point the “experts” were saying one-on-one training was dead.

Thirty years later… my business is still built primarily on it.

So I recorded a real day in my life as a trainer.

10 client sessions.
Virtual and in-person.
Consults, coaching, and everything in between.

If you focus on your clients, deliver results, and stay passionate about your craft, you can build a career in this industry that lasts a very long time.

Success leaves clues.

Take a look.

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05/03/2026

Learn to Use Your Back When Doing Chin-Ups

One of the biggest mistakes I see with chin-ups is relying too much on the arms instead of using the bigger, stronger muscles of the back.

It all starts at the beginning of the movement. Initiate by pulling your shoulder blades down and in, then drive your elbows down and back to propel yourself upward. Once your chin clears the bar, control the descent until your arms are fully extended and repeat.

If your shoulder blades are up and out as you pull yourself up, performance will suffer—and so will your shoulders. Hearing or feeling a “snap” during the movement is often a sign that the shoulders weren’t properly set. Reset your shoulder position and try again, and that sensation will often disappear.

Those tendons running through the shoulders can take a beating if the mechanics are off. Ignore the issue long enough and small problems can become big ones. Fix the movement now—the repair can be much more costly down the road.

I consider the chin-up and pull-up the deadlift of the upper body. It’s a big-bang movement that delivers tremendous value for your training buck.

Spend that effort wisely and your physique will thank you.

06/02/2026

Strength isn’t just about looking fit — it’s about how long you stay capable.

A new article in ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal introduces the concept of the female strengthspan — the amount of muscular strength a woman maintains across her lifetime.

Here’s the key message:
• Girls benefit from resistance training before puberty
• Adult women build strength, bone density, metabolic health, and confidence
• Older women preserve independence, mobility, and reduce fall risk

And no — lifting weights won’t make women bulky, unsafe, or “too masculine.”
Those are outdated myths that continue to limit health, longevity, and quality of life.

The fundamentals of resistance training are the same for everyone.
The real difference is access, education, and encouragement.

If we want women to live longer and stronger, resistance training can’t be optional — it has to be lifelong.

04/02/2026

Most trainers test too much… or test the wrong things.

Assessments should support training, not complicate it.

After 30 years in the industry, I distilled what actually matters into one clear system.

📘 The Personal Trainer’s Blueprint for Assessments
🎯 Practical. Coach-driven. Immediately usable.

Read the article. Get the book. Train better.

🔗 Link in bio

07/12/2025

From zero to four chin-ups and six dips — and we’re just getting started.

Back in May, Leo couldn’t do a single rep of either exercise. By October, he hit 2 chin-ups and his first dip. This week? 4 chin-ups and 6 dips.

Consistent work. Smart programming. Real progress.

With the New Year around the corner, more milestones are coming. When you show up, follow the plan, and put in the effort, the numbers will climb.

Struggling with chin-ups or dips? Don’t guess and don’t go in circles. Hire a trainer, follow a proven system, and watch your strength soar.

08/11/2025

60 years old. 20 reps. 7 pounds between his feet.

Gary’s redefining what strength at any age looks like.

Want to see how he’ll progress from here? Link in bio.

06/11/2025

Some powerful words in this week’s health and fitness e-newsletter.

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04/11/2025

Mastery is boring. That’s why most people never achieve it.

Reread the greats — like Fitness and Strength Training for All Sports.

Redo the fundamentals — like bending the knees when you squat.

The best results come from repetition — in your reading and your training.

➡️ Read deep.
➡️ Squat deep.
➡️ Choose mastery over mediocrity.

Full article at theelitetrainer.com (link in bio).

19/10/2025

Muscles get sore. Tendons don’t — they just snap.

That’s why most athletes never see an injury coming… until it’s too late.

Here’s the fix:
🔹 10 minutes of isometrics = max tendon growth
🔹 More than 10 min? Just wear and tear
🔹 Strong tendons = safer training + stronger lifting

This protocol may be the biggest game changer in performance and longevity.

Read the full article at The Elite Trainer ⬇️
https://theelitetrainer.com/the-10-minute-tendon-protocol-how-to-build-stronger-injury-proof-tissue/ (link in bio)

07/10/2025

From zero to two!

When Leo started, chin-ups weren’t happening — not even one. Through smart progressions and consistent training, he’s now hitting two solid reps.

Next goal: three and climbing — powered by concentric-based training.

Train smart. Stay consistent. Keep pulling.

Learn the system at TheEliteTrainer.com.

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