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The Golden Age of Strength & Conditioning: The Chip Sigmon Story

Mar 19, 2019 | Chip's Corner, Europa | 0

In The Golden Age of Strength and Conditioning, 32 college and professional strength coaches share their story of how they became part of the “golden years” of strength and conditioning. From sharing their start in the profession, to the adversities they had to overcome, and the philosophies and principles that guided their careers, these coaches proved why strength and conditioning is important to almost every athlete in every sport in the world.

Chip’s Corner: Insulin 101

Nov 1, 2018 | Chip's Corner, Health | 0

Most everyone has heard of insulin and its relationship to sugar and diabetes. However, what does...

Detoxing the Detox

May 14, 2018 | Chip's Corner, Health | 0

Chip’s Corner – Dispelling the myths about the detox craze and offering helpful tips and products to support your goals.

The 5 Factors of Muscle Growth

Sep 28, 2017 | Chip's Corner | 0

Watching individuals for the last 40 years in high schools, universities, and gyms perform some type of resistance style training, the question that I always pondered were simply this, “just how does muscle grow and what is the best way to achieve that growth through resistance training?”

Fats: The Good. The Bad. And the Burning.

Sep 28, 2016 | Chip's Corner, Nutrition | 0

One of the best things about working at Europa Sports is that everyone is always talking about nutrition and fitness. As I was walking down the hallway the other day, I heard someone say: “I need to cut back on the fat that I’m taking in, if I want to lose weight.” This isn’t completely accurate. Fat actually helps with losing

Fitness Facts or Fiction

Apr 12, 2016 | Chip's Corner, Training | 0

I’m a firm believer that you cannot claim expertise until someone learns from your experience....

5 Cardio Missteps You Might Be Making

Aug 26, 2015 | Chip's Corner, Training | 0

Is there such a thing as too much cardio? Is it possible that you may not be doing the right kind...

To Move Forward, Go Back to the Basics

Mar 10, 2015 | Chip's Corner, Training | 0

Can too much variety be a bad thing? Sometimes we do so many different exercises and techniques that we have no clue what’s actually working. Whether you want to get lean, add muscle, or simply get fit and be in better shape,...

Lifting Weights Fast: Accelerate Strength?

Dec 4, 2014 | Chip's Corner, Training | 0

Get up to speed. Most people think slow and steady wins the race to building muscle mass, but research shows that lifting weights fast can also drive incredible results. If you want to get bigger and stronger, then pick up the...

The Great Debate: Cardio vs. Weight Training

Jun 5, 2014 | Chip's Corner, Training | 0

It’s summertime. Around this time of year (and leading up to it) I hear one question over and over again, “What’s better for losing weight: cardio or weight training?” The answer may surprise you....

How to Train the Hips & Glutes

Nov 1, 2013 | Chip's Corner, Training | 0

Buttocks. Booty. Buns. Behind. Whatever you like to call it, this area of the body is always a point of fitness focus. The official name is the glutes or gluteals. Strong hips and glutes are critically important in athletic...

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The Golden Age of Strength & Conditioning: The Chip Sigmon Story

Chip’s Corner: Insulin 101

Detoxing the Detox

The 5 Factors of Muscle Growth

Fats: The Good. The Bad. And the Burning.

Fitness Facts or Fiction

"Sarcopenia is determined by mainly two factors: the initial amount of muscle fiber an individual has and the rate in which aging decreases muscle mass."

5 Cardio Missteps You Might Be Making

To Move Forward, Go Back to the Basics

Lifting Weights Fast: Accelerate Strength?

The Great Debate: Cardio vs. Weight Training

How to Train the Hips & Glutes

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