“Exercise machines suck.” “Exercise machines don’t build muscle.” “Exercise machines don’t build strength. “Exercise machines aren’t functional.” These are just a handful of the things I hear on a regular basis regarding exercise machines and their use – or lack thereof – in an exercise routine. Now, I’m all for compound, barbell exercises, and I […]
Holiday Weight Gain – Why One (or Five) Meals WON’T Hurt You
The holidays are here! Mid to late November (or mid to late September for all of you holiday lovers like me) marks the start of amazing time spent with family and friends, great tunes, tons of eggnog and pecan pie, and – if you’re a college student named Nick Smoot – a month and a […]
What Dragon Ball Z Taught Me About Strength Training
If your childhood was anything like mine, it was filled with epic pizza parties, video games, chasing women (that’s right, little Smoot was a playa …not really), and spending every Friday night in front of a TV screen watching Dragon Ball Z. I LOVE Dragon Ball Z (DBZ). I’ve seen all of the episodes, all […]
Training around Injuries
Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com *Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This article covers my personal opinion on injuries and exercise. If something is causing you pain or discomfort, seek help from a medical professional before engaging in physical activity. Injuries suck! They are painful, limit your ability to perform normal […]
Why Females Belong in the Weight Room
Why Females Belong in the Weight Room Nick Smoot-Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com I drove down to Brute Strength Gym in Norfolk, Virginia the other day, and as I was warming up, I spotted a group of women gathered around one of the power racks with 400 pounds loaded up on the bar. One […]