Cortisol aka “the stress hormone”. Is it bad? Is it good? What can you do to manage it? Read this blog post to find out.
Read MoreOur regular Team & Strength programs are 4 weeks long. The EDD and AAP are 2 weeks long. Why the change-up? We want to be able to provide you with greater variation in what can be an otherwise monotonous quarantine experience.
Read MoreIn this post we tackle the controversy surrounding, “How often should you train?”. While it’s commonly believed that more is better, we explain why this is simply not the case.
Read MoreCelebrating 3 years of Allegiate with our top 5 list of blog post to date. From our training philosophy and origin to one of our favorite behind the blocks, this list has something of interest for everything.
Read MoreGiven the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Allegiate will be closed until April 1st. There will be no classes or open gym.
After April 1st, we’ll reassess the situation with the most relevant information at the time and proceed accordingly.
Read MoreIn this post, we cover:
People are doing the kettlebell swing wrong
Why it’s bad that hinges look like squats and squats look like hinges
The importance of technique
What a hinge or squat should look like
The ultimate fat burning program guaranteed to get you to an unprecedented level of shred you’ve never seen before.
Read MoreHere are the principles that we follow. They’re from the NSCA, The National Strength and Conditioning Association
Individuality
Specificity
Overload
Progression
Diminishing Returns
Reversibility
The 5x5 is focused on the big three movements: Squat, Bench, and Deadlift with the program divided into heavy, moderate, and light versions.
This month’s Allegiate TEAM program is the famous 5x5, a program invented by strength & conditioning legend and pioneer Bill Starr.
Read MoreAww the cheat day. We all know about the day that can keep us sane as we pursue body compositional excellence. The rationale is that we…
Read MoreInterested in fasting? Want to make a smarter and more informed choice? We provide the framework for you to decide if fasting is a good choice for you.
Read MoreNew to Allegiate? Not sure where to start with supplementation? Learn what options you have and how supplements can enhance your health and your training.
Read MoreShould you go keto? What is keto? Does it have drawbacks? In this blog post, we explore keto and give you the answers to these questions and more.
Read MoreThere is an unprecedented amount of exposure and information in the modern fitness scene. This can make finding an answer to this question difficult.
Read MoreSo, you really want a strength and conditioning job.
Read MoreKinstretch is a collection of joint enhancement protocols that develop maximum body control, flexibility and usable ranges of motion. Similar to the no-longer-offered Allegiate mobility class, we’re excited to announce this class on weekends at Allegiate.
Read More8x8 – Allegiate believes in concepts that stand the test of time. We believe in building off those that came before us. The pioneers. The Legends.
Read MoreLearn how to build next-level strength using this advanced training style.
Read MoreWhat is pre-fatigue? Why should you use it? We find out by taking a quick look at the history of strength training.
Read MoreIn this blog we explain why band assistance isn’t always the answer, and what alternatives are better choices to improve your pull-ups.
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