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Prioritizing Overall Health Over Weight Loss
So many people come to the gym seeking weight loss. While weight loss grabs attention, adopting health-promoting behaviors offers long-lasting benefits. Research has demonstrated that
Gym Myths That Fill Us With a Rage That Burns Hotter Than A Thousand Suns
In honor of April Fool’s Day, we thought we’d highlight some of our MOST HATED gym myths. I polled our coaching team at PPG, and
Volume in Strength Training
Volume is a frequently used metric in a strength program, and is generally understood to mean sets x reps x weight, and can be totalled
Essentials of a Good Strength Program
This week, I want to give some information about the fundamentals of a good lifting program. Any strength program should include movements that fit into
Don’t bring shame to the family!
When I did my first strongman competition, Beer Muscles 2021, Katie sent us an email with instructions, and one of the final instructions was “Don’t
Returning to Movement After an Eating Disorder
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Movement can be a complicated part of an eating disorder, and can also be a complicated part
Don’t Call It a Comeback: Post-Injury Return
Injuries suck. Whether it happened in the gym, in comp, shoveling the driveway, or from sneezing too hard, getting hurt can be a frustrating setback,
Getting Started in Strongman
When I first started in strongman, I’d been strength training for several years, and was curious about the sport of strongman, so I signed up
Full Health
At Power Plant Gym, we’re about more than just lifting weights. At PPG, we believe real health means taking care of your body, your emotions,
Getting Strong with a Home Gym
A significant chunk of my lifting career has been spent lifting in my home gym (thanks, COVID). I’m fortunate to have enough space in my
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