The Strength Matters Blog
Where everyday athletes find their edge. Discover expert tips, proven strategies, and no-nonsense advice to help you move pain-free, build strength, and perform at your best.
The Strength Matters Performance Pyramid: The Ultimate Athlete Development System
Explore the Strength Matters Performance Pyramid, a groundbreaking system for athletic development—transforming fitness businesses, trainers, and athletes of all stages.
The Seven Fundamental Human Movements
Master the basics: Unveiling the Seven Fundamental Human Movement Patterns. Explore these essential movements for enhanced strength, mobility, and overall fitness prowess.
A Fit Pro’s Guide: How to Start a Fitness Business
Welcome to our in-depth guide on how to start a fitness business. This is where theory meets practicality amidst the chaotic journey of building a fitness business.
The Five Stages of Fitness Business Growth
In our Black Belt Business Academy, this Harvard-analyzed approach serves as a blueprint. It anticipates and mitigates challenges on the sometimes-turbulent river of fitness business growth.
The Black Belt Fitness Business Growth System
In this article we introduce to you the Strength Matters Black Belt Fitness Business Growth System. A system designed for fitness professionals to achieve lasting, sustainable growth.
How to Professionalize Your Fitness Business in Just 5 Steps
The said reality is that most fit pros aren’t considered professionals because many in our field don’t act and think like professionals. Let us explain.
How to Become a Great Online Personal Trainer
Ready to become a great online personal trainer? Unlock the tools and secrets to thrive in the digital fitness world. Your online personal training journey starts here.
Website Design for Massage Therapists [Powerful Case Study]
Discover how a strategic website overhaul transformed a massage therapist’s digital presence in this insightful case study. Grow your business with proven design strategies.
Training the Aging Athlete: Why Elite Methods Don’t Work for Your Clients
Discover the key to sustainable fitness: tailor training for the aging athlete. Learn why elite methods don’t translate to long-term success post-thirty.
The Strength Matters Weight Loss Process: Transform Your Clients’ Diet Strategy!
We didn’t need to give our weight loss clients more workouts. We needed to help them master the fundamental basics of health and longevity…
What Is The Aerobic Threshold: The Ultimate Guide
Unlock the secret of endurance training with our guide on ‘aerobic threshold’. Boost your fitness like never before and redefine your limits. Your journey to peak performance starts here!
Running for Weight Loss: The Ultimate Guide
Is running truly your ally in weight loss? This blog ‘How Good is Running for Weight Loss?’ uncovers some surprising truths. Time to rethink your strategy!
The Everyday Athlete’s Manifesto: Leveraging Fitness for Maximum Health Span
The Everyday athlete: A person who prioritizes a healthy, physically, and mentally active lifestyle in order to live life to the fullest.
Proven Strategy: How to Do a Pull-Up [Real-Life Case Study]
Level up your pull-ups: Discover the key factors for mastering your first pull-up. Witness a remarkable journey as a busy mother of four achieves 7 pull-ups in 10 weeks.
The Power of Hybrid Personal Training: The Ultimate Guide
Our hybrid coaching method combines the best of in-person and online personal training to provide a seemless fitness experience. Learn more about this innovative approach and how you can apply it to your business today.
Tempo Training for Strength: The Ultimate Guide to 31X1 for Trainers
Tempo training is essentially the concept of time under tension, or as we prefer to call it, time under load. Find out why you need to be doing this and how to actually read 31X1.
The Anaerobic Lactic Energy System: The Ultimate Guide
Contrary to popular HIIT belief, 90% of the world’s population should not be training in this energy system. Discover why.
What Is The Aerobic Energy System: The Ultimate Guide
Aerobic training is the foundation for everything we do in life, and it has huge benefits to the cardiovascular system, lungs, and muscles in developing thriving longevity.
The WWS Method: A Powerful Weight Loss Formula for Clients
I’m going to share with you the single most important formula Strength Matters uses to help people lose weight, without killing themselves in the gym or kitchen.
Proven Strategy: How to Build Lean Muscle for Skinny Guys [Real-Life Case Study]
Explore a skinny guy’s journey to lean muscle. Discover how tailored nutrition, specific weight training, and dedication can transform a physique, overcoming genetic limitations.
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Unlock your potential with our focused strength training guide – the secret weapon endurance athletes need for peak performance and stellar results.
Cardio for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Embark on your cardio journey with our ‘Ultimate Guide to Cardio for Beginners’. Learn the essentials, start safely, build endurance, and boost your fitness and overall well-being.
[Training Plan] How To Get A Faster 500m Row Time
Join our journey to improve your 500m row time with a time-efficient plan. Shave seconds off your best in weeks with potent, short sessions combining power, precision, and endurance.
Unleash N.E.A.T: Your Secret Weapon for Faster Fat Loss
Unlock the power of N.E.A.T for accelerated fat loss. Learn how everyday activities boost metabolism and burn calories, offering sustainable strategies for health and wellness.
What is Athleticism: The 10 Components You Must Know
Discover the secret tenets of all-round athleticism in our comprehensive guide, and start your journey to boost performance and reach the pinnacle of your sporting prowess.
The Ultimate Guide to the Anaerobic Alactic Energy System
Dive into our ultimate guide on the Anaerobic Alactic Energy System, understanding its role in performance, and learn how to harness its power for your athletic goals.
The Ultimate Guide to the Anaerobic Threshold
Dive into our ultimate guide on the ‘anaerobic threshold’, unlocking its impact on exercise performance and top strategies for enhancing endurance training.
The Secret to a Faster 2000m Row [Beginner Case Study]
Unlock the secret to a faster 2000m row with our beginner-focused case study. Discover actionable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to elevate your rowing performance.
Advanced Strategies for a Lightning-Fast 500m Row Time
Dive into advanced techniques and the pivotal 500m x 2 test, a benchmark for assessing elite aerobic and anaerobic prowess, to achieve lightning-fast 500m row times.
The Power Blueprint: Realistic Strength Standards to Aim For
Discover actionable benchmarks in ‘The Power Blueprint’ to gauge your strength progress and set achievable, impactful goals for holistic muscular development.
Lose Weight by Breathing: Your Ultimate Guide
Better breathing is the gateway to a whole new level of health and wellness, and with better breathing comes improved oxygenation of the heart, brain, and other working muscles of the body.
In-Person vs Online Personal Training: An Honest Comparison
Explore the pros and cons of In-Person vs. Online Personal Training. Which fits your fitness goals best in today’s digital age?
Unveiling the Truth: Is Jogging Bad For You?
Unraveling the truth: Is jogging harmful? Weighing the pros and cons for health, weight loss, and performance to make an informed decision.
Why Clients Should Prioritize Sleep Over Diet and Exercise
Explore how sleep deprivation impacts not just your fitness goals but your overall health. Discover why prioritizing sleep is crucial for weight management, heart health, and overall well-being.
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[Case Study] The Power of Prioritizing Health Over Strength
Join us as we disucss this powerful case study about why you should always be prioritizing health over strength.
Cold Exposure Training: The Ultimate Guide
Dive deep into the chilling world of cold exposure training. Unearth myths, embrace science, and unlock unparalleled benefits. Your ultimate guide awaits!
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[Interview] How To Train Like A New Zealand All Black With Nic Gill
When it comes to rugby, no team is more feared or respected than the New Zealand All Blacks. We speak to Nic Gill, who is the team’s head strength and conditioning coach.