Peak City Gym: The Fitness Over Forty Specialists

  Biggest Scam in the Fitness Industry ?   Supplements are something we get asked about often in Strategy Sessions.   More specifically: "What's the best supplement for me to take as I'm getting older...and how do I know what sources are safe?"   The world of supplementation can be very tricky.   If you've ever seen the documentary "Bigger, Faster, Stronger" you know how unregulated the supplement industry is.   If you haven't seen it, this 3 minute clip of the documentary is one of the most important when considering what supplements to buy...and where to buy them from.   So are all supplements a scam?   No, definitely not all.   In fact, there is one particular supplement we strongly recommend to all of our members for both muscular and cognitive benefits . More on that in just a bit...   With a supplement industry that is wildly unregulated and a constant stream of misinformation filling our feeds, it's no wonder that people are ...

  Do THIS to be More Consistent and Avoid Sabotage!   99.9% of people report that THIS is the most annoying question in the world...   The question: What's for dinner?   Whether you're deciding just for yourself or others too, the contemplation process can be anywhere from frustrating to infuriating.   Partially because even though you're focused on this immediate meal, you know in the back of your mind that this question will be asked again tomorrow and again the next day...and the day after that...for the rest of your life.   A first world problem, for sure, but...   After making thousands of decisions all day -- both big and small -- this is the last thing you want to be thinking about.   Because even after you decide... Do you have the ingredients or have to go to the store? How long will it take to prep? How long will it take to cook? Will everyone else like it?   Here's usually when thoughts of going out or grabbing takeout creep in.....

 Technique Tuesday:  Gorilla Rowing to a Stronger Back and Easier Life   Ever wonder how gorilla's get to be so strong?     They do THIS one exercise every day...     Okay, that part's not true.   And I promise this exercise will never make you the size of a Gorilla no matter how much weight you use!   But gorilla's are known for their extraordinary strength -- especially through their back muscles: Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) Rhomboids (muscles connecting the shoulder blades to the spine) Trapezius (Traps) Erector Spinae (muscles that run vertically along the spine for stability)   And that's exactly what the Gorilla Row helps you strengthen!   But wait!   There are even more reasons we love programming this exercise for our members.   Some of the reasons are because it helps people learn to: Hinge at the hips Load the hamstrings with tension Build tension through the core in the hinged position Train the core to stabilize a...

  "Lift with your legs, not your back!" you remind yourself as you pick up a heavy object from the floor.   At home this is just a simple chore: picking up a large box.   In the gym, if you were training this movement to ensure you were strong enough to keep lifting large, heavy objects around the house and minimize your risk of injury while doing it...   You may want to consider including Sumo Deadlifts in your program.   Coach Brendan takes us through the setup and execution of the Sumo Deadlift in the video below!   ***NOTE: You can use 1-2 Kettlebells, a Sandbag, or even a Dumbbell held vertically if you'd rather not use a barbell or one is not available. Sumo Deadlift vs Conventional Deadlift:  Sumo Deadlift shortens the distance you have to actually lift the weight due to the wider stance Sumo Deadlift targets the adductors (inner thighs) also due to the wider stance Sumo deadlift increases quadriceps activation/assistance due to the hips being i...