Break the Diet Cycle: 3 Steps to Take Right Now
If you’re ready to break the diet cycle, I’ve got three steps for you to take right now. I think about my own experiences as someone who was teased as “fat” and “chubby” growing up and how those words...
View ArticleUpgrade Your Life with Tony Federico: Harder to Kill Radio 015
When it comes to health, nutrition, fitness and mindset, today’s guest on Harder to Kill Radio asks: “In which direction are you unfolding?” I first met Tony Federico when we connected over social...
View ArticleStrong is the New…
“Strong is the new ___________.” Skinny? Sexy? Pretty? You’ve seen these fitspo memes and t-shirts all over the web (and in the gym). Here’s some straight talk from me: Strong is the new strong....
View ArticleThe Science of Performance with Dr. Steven Platek: Harder to Kill Radio 018
Dr. Steven Platek, neuroscientist by day and accomplished athlete by night, sat down with me recently to rap about health, training, mindset and everything in between. He’s all about using scientific...
View ArticleAre You Making These Top 3 Strength Training Mistakes?
Are you making these top 3 strength training mistakes? I asked three of my strong lady friends—Jen Sinkler, Diane Fu and Melissa Hartwig—to chime in with the three errors they see people (specifically...
View Article3 Accessory Lifts for a Stupidly Big Squat
Steph’s note: Today’s post comes from JVB, strength coach at The Movement Minneapolis and all-around badass when it comes to helping people get strong. You know I love my strength training—that’s me...
View Article7 Fitness Best Practices for 2017
Fitness best practices can run the gamut from trustworthy to the eye roll-inducing depending on where you look. The New Year is rapidly approaching, and it’s very possible you’re considering adding a...
View ArticleHow to Do a Pull-Up: Part 1
The pull-up is pretty freaking rad. Not only is it a great exercise all-around, but it’s also like a rite of passage on your strength training journey. It’s like you’re wee Mario who just found a magic...
View ArticlePull-Up Tips & Technique: Part 2
Pull-up tips around the Interwebz run the gamut from totally asinine to absolutely legit. And here in Part 2 of my pull-up series, I’m detailing the technique and finer points of getting your chin over...
View ArticleAssisted Pull-Ups & Accessory Work: Part 3
Assisted pull-ups and accessory work…both important topics I’m going to cover in Part 3 of my pull-up series. Been dying to get your first strict pull-up? You’re in the right spot. Now, if you haven’t...
View Article21 Days of Weightlifting is On!
The 21 Days of Weightlifting is on, and I want you to join me. If you wanna make your oly lifts smooth like buttah… Sign up for my FREE 21 Days of Weightlifting (#21DaysofWL) email series. I’m bringing...
View Article3 Ways to Strengthen Your Back For Better Lifts
Steph’s note: Please welcome my personal friend Trish DaCosta to the blog to introduce 3 ways to strengthen your back for better lifts. Trish owns and operates Barbell Pilates, a resource dedicated to...
View Article10 Healthy Hacks for Busy People
Steph’s note: Please welcome my guest Ellen Jaworski of Triple Peak Paleo to the blog today. Ellen’s an expert in helping busy people maximize their health and well-being. Sound impossible? Keep...
View Article5 Moves to Build Core Strength
Core strength goes way beyond six pack abs and endless crunches. It’s time to think outside the box. In this post I’m sharing five simple – though challenging – core strengthening moves to build...
View ArticleHow To Play Your Way To Your Fitness Goals w/ Darryl Edwards – Harder To Kill...
Think back to when you were a kid and exercise was something that you enjoyed, that didn’t feel restrictive or limiting. This is the nostalgia that Darryl Edwards hopes to evoke through his Primal Play...
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