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How to Maximize Muscle Protein Synthesis for Optimal Performance
Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is the biological process that drives muscle growth, repair, and maintenance. Whether you’re an athlete,...

Chris
Feb 174 min read
The Evolutionary Superpower of ADHD: Why Novelty-Seeking is an Asset in Life and AI
ADHD is often seen through a lens of deficits—difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. But what if these traits were not...

Chris
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Krebs Cycle, Muscle Protein Synthesis, and Metabolic Flux: The VIP party of gains
The Krebs cycle is like the party animal of your cells, it loves to get down and produce energy in the form of ATP, like a DJ spinning...

Chris
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Metabolic Flux
Metabolic flux, also known as the "dance of the molecules", refers to the dynamic nature of metabolic pathways in the body. These...

Chris
Jan 15, 20232 min read
Mindset: growth, positive attitude
Welcome to the wild and wacky world of mindset! If you're reading this, chances are you're looking for a way to take control of your...

Chris
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Ten Things Everyone Starting an Exercise Routine Should Know (But Probably Won't Listen To Anyway)
Consult with a healthcare professional: We get it, you're a superhuman and don't need any advice from mere mortals. But just in case,...

Chris
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Compound Vs Isolated Exercises
When lifting weights at the gym, there are two main modes of exercise. First is isolated exercise and the second is compound exercise. ...

Chris
Oct 28, 20192 min read


Sport as a Rite of Passage
We think of rites of passage as monumental milestones in life. Events that as we endure carry us to our next stage. Whether it is...

Chris
Sep 12, 20194 min read


Managing Tension in Sport
When you hear the word “tension,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Tight hamstrings, tendon sprains, and fascia tears? Too...

Chris
Sep 9, 20193 min read


How Muscle is Built
If you're an athlete, chances are you want to become bigger, faster, and stronger. You know resistance training or lifting weights...

Chris
Jul 23, 20192 min read


A Short Guide to Distance Running
One of the most common phrases I hear as a running coach and strength and conditioning coach is “I only want to work in my fat-burning...

Chris
Jul 18, 201912 min read


Beginner Running Program
Spring is almost here and there is no better time to start running than now! Feel free to use this beginner's running program to get...

Chris
Mar 2, 20193 min read


Fitness at The Farmers' Market
Join me this Saturday October 15th at 9:30am as I lead a FREE outdoor workout in the center of West Newton's Farmers' Market. This will...

Chris
Sep 13, 20181 min read


Fitness Facts & Recent Happenings
Hey everyone, This week I want to share five fitness facts and three recent happenings. Five Fitness Facts: Insulin and growth hormone...

Chris
Jul 9, 20182 min read


Cove Summer Fitness
It’s summer! Take your workout outside with world-class trainer and coach Chris Johnson. Challenge yourself with a one-hour full-body...

Chris
Jun 6, 20181 min read


10 Clear & Concise Weight Loss Rules
This past Thursday evening during 6:30pm Bootcamp Class, I tried explaining how weight loss works while my class was warming up. It...

Chris
May 20, 20182 min read


The Ten Most Common Fitness Questions Answered
The below was taken directly from my book, How to Improve at Fitness and Beat the Competition: Sport and Exercise Science for Athletes in...

Chris
May 11, 20185 min read


How to Improve at Fitness and Beat the Competition: Sport and Exercise Science for Athletes in Searc
After five years of researching, analyzing, and filtering through all the garbage out there so you don’t have to, I am proud to launch my...

Chris
Mar 18, 20183 min read


Fitness and Self-Care: Tips For Your Well-being
Getting daily exercise and knowing how to treat your body is essential for your well-being. But with our busy schedules and many...

Chris
Feb 22, 20183 min read


Sometimes our Problems Reside Beyond our Pain Part II: Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Girdle Dysfunctions
Continuing from my previous post, the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor) and shoulder...

Chris
Dec 27, 20173 min read
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