Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS

Shoulder Pain – The Workout Crusher

One of the fastest ways to find yourself out of the gym and on the shelf is with an injury that just makes it flat out impossible to train. Sure, we’ve all probably tried to train around an injury before…only to make it worse and wind up costing ourselve... Read >

The Hotel Gym Guide To a Great Workout Anyplace

You’ve packed your suitcase, got your plane ticket, kissed the wife and kids goodbye, and gave the dogs a pat on the head. You’re heading out on yet another long business trip and you know in the back of your mind that not only will you be missing all of... Read >

Maximum Muscle Building – When 8 Reps Becomes the New 12 Reps

You’ve heard me talk about the 10-12 rep range (particularly 12 reps) and what makes it so “magic"! In case you missed it I relate it all back to what I feel is one of the most crucial (if not THE most crucial) components to ever adding a single ounce of... Read >

Machines vs. Free Weights – The Final Word!

The debate has gone on now for decades…and at times it feels as if this one will never be settled. Having spent many years in professional baseball, this one feels like we’re knotted up at 2…going into the 24th inning!! Why is that? Because quite frank... Read >

The Death Of The Cable Crossover Exercise?

Head to any gym and you'll most likely see someone occupying the cable crossover machine at ALL times. It's probably the second most popular spot…second to the water fountain (or now…the shake bar!). Did you ever wonder why the squat rack always see... Read >

Who’s Your Fitness Inspiration? My Top 3 Muscle Motivators

When I look at the direction my career has taken these days and I think back to where it all began, I realize I have three people to thank…and not one of them has ever even met me! Those three guys are Arnold, Stallone and Ravishing Rick Rude! I knowâ€... Read >

How to Choose a Personal Trainer – 4 Tips to Avoiding the Meatheads

Whether you're just starting out in the gym or are a seasoned gym-goer looking to add a little spark to your workout, at one time or another you've probably at least entertained the thought of hiring a personal trainer to get you on track. For that, I fe... Read >

Weight Gainer Powders – The Fast Track to Getting Fat

I get the question at least two to three times a week. How do I put on weight fast? It's usually asked with a sense of urgency that makes me feel sorry for the person asking…having sat in their shoes at one time (most likely in early high school if I c... Read >

How Lebron’s Future Can Help Your Weight Loss Efforts!

OK, so maybe this is a stretch…but with Lebron James just finishing announcing that he will be making his way to South Beach this October to play for the Miami Heat, he just threw upon his already huge shoulders a whole new level of expectations (if tha... Read >

Healthy Shoulders – The Gateway To Total Body Muscle Growth

Don't get scared. I'm not going to get all "Physical Therapist-ish" on you here and start talking about anatomy, physiology, biology, and every other "ogy" out there to make my point. What I am going to do however is show you how of all the muscle group... Read >

The Truth about Carbohydrates and Building Muscle

Enough!! I've had it!! Whoever is to blame for the "carbphobia" that permeates the minds of so many people struggling to lose weight, it's time to track them downand hold them responsible for the biggest most ill-conceived and irresponsible marketing pl... Read >

Can Single Leg Training Double Your Leg Muscle Growth?

The throwback, old school, powerlifting strongmen are going to fight me on this one…but I'm ready to come out swinging. In my experience, single leg training (in the form of heavy Bulgarian split squats, pistol squats, physioball single leg curls, sing... Read >

THE 4 WORST EXERCISES YOU CAN DO IN THE GYM – 4 TO IGNORE!

The number of exercises one has at their disposal for options when they head into the gym is endless. You can either use machines, free weights, dumbbells, barbells, or any combination of these. That said, just because you'll find some things in your gy... Read >

THE BEST TIME TO WORKOUT TO BUILD LEAN MUSCLE

One of the most common questions that I often get from people is "When is the best time to workout to build muscle"? The fact is…there are a lot of right answers. However, I think the best way to sum it up is with one key thought and that is…whenever ... Read >

FITNESS MYTH BUSTER – WILL EATING AFTER 6PM WILL PREVENT FAT LOSS?

Back for another installment of "Fitness Myth Busters" to demystify perhaps the longest running misinformation in the world of health and fitness. The real problem with these urban myths is that they tend to be so deeply rooted that changing the mindset ... Read >