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In today’s video I give an overview of some of the history of Omega 3’s and some of the interesting things that led to our current knowledge of this subject. Susan Allport’s excellent book, The Queen of Fats: https://amzn.to/33uuyol Part One of this series: https://youtu.be/gbJiv_BkndM

Over the years I have helped several clients from a wide range of backgrounds and ages improve their sleep quality. Keeping in mind I am not offering any medical advice here, I offer some tips and tricks that have proved useful. agogestrength.com Magnesium: https://amzn.to/34HictR Taurine: https://amzn.to/3sMG4UL Blackout Shades: https://amzn.to/33ufaIK Another Blackout Shade Option https://amzn.to/3gPqW3l Daylight Alarm Clock: https://amzn.to/3gTNQXw Acetyl L Carnitine: https://amzn.to/34NhTxw

Few lifts are as effective at building muscle and burning fat as the deadlift. This video discusses some of the teaching points and nuances of one of the best lifts you can learn. agogestrength.com

I've used, sold, and promoted Omega 3 supplements since 1992. I have learned a few things since the early days of fish burps, and the dialog about the subject has changed quite a bit since that time. Here is an introduction to the subject for people who have heard of Omega 3's but don't really understand if/why they need them, or for coaches and trainers who could use some talking points about the subject.

Thinking about hiring a personal trainer? Thinking about trying out training as a career or as a part time gig? Have some free advice, from someone who has already made those first year trainer mistakes! agogestrength.com online training!

OK- this Quick Tip.... isn't quick. Deal with it, it's free info! Today we are talking about nutrition, and pointing out that there is a difference between what is 'optimal' vs what is baseline. agogestrength.com Online training and nutrition!

Every single professional athlete I have ever met or worked with will tell you they wish they had learned about recovery earlier in their career- instead of learning about it when they were forced to due to injury and/or surgery. Don't take recovery for granted! Effective recovery habits will only help your progress and longevity agogestrength.com

This one is about performance: short version, your ability to accelerate has a relationship with how well you can brake. In other words, identifying the muscles that decelerate can be as critical as understanding the prime movers in a sporting movement.

I see a lot of lifters who say they are trying to build muscle or lower bodyfat drop the bar at the top of a deadlift- here are some thoughts on when that makes sense and when it is counter to your goals agogestrength.com

Mindset is a popular and important theme when it comes to your strength and health goals. This quick tip introduces a simple principle that can help lay the foundation for success. agogestrength.com

Mindset is a popular and important theme when it comes to your strength and health goals. This quick tip introduces a simple principle that can help lay the foundation for success. agogestrength.com

Most novice lifters do not understand the value of basic programming- many trainers and coaches would also see better results if they would focus on the basics instead of trying to entertain their clients

Just some quick thoughts about how fiber dominance and body structure can impact programming. agogestrength.com

Just some quick advise for trainers, coaches, and veteran gym goers who get frustrated with the influx of 'motivated' people in January agogestrength.com

There has been a lot of convincing research connecting D3 defiency and the onset of influenza- and research from the last two years has shown some very interesting results between D3 levels and a virus that has been getting a lot of attention recently. Larry Veteto's excellent website: https://lifeunlearned.com/ And a few studies that are worth looking at: • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4463890/ • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25741906 • http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-vitamin%20d.aspx?activeingredientid=929&activeingredientname=vitamin%20d • Raharusun, Prabowo and Priambada, Sadiah and Budiarti, Cahni and Agung, Erdie and Budi, Cipta, Patterns of COVID-19 Mortality and Vitamin D: An Indonesian Study (April 26, 2020) • The role of Vitamin D in the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 infection and mortality. Petre Cristian Ilie, Simina Stefanescu and Lee Smith • Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths, Grant, Lahore, McDonnell, Baggerly, French, Aliano, Bhattoa

Goals are good. Goals should be focused, specific, and meaningful. They should not be random, dictated by anyone elses agenda, or overly complicated.

A lesson I learned during my first career interest has proved invaluable during my time as a Strength Coach and personal trainer