February 3, 2014
The goal of exercise is, of course, to get better. So why is it that many coaches and exercisers are still attempting to destroy themselves in the gym? Is it for some strange form of penance? A change is long overdue. Old style Pain=Progress Discomfort=progress tired, sweating, vomiting=fat loss, more progress The pump. The burn. Soreness. […]
January 9, 2014
Hi all, I’ve gotten lots of emails asking for quick tips to feel better so I wanted to put together a short list of some of my favorite and easiest movements to get you moving better, Fast! The last two videos aren’t so much of a tip as they are a demonstration to help […]
December 8, 2013
Our bodies were not designed to sit at a desk, or worse yet, in front of a computer for many, many hours per day. However, we all have to earn a living in this world and for most of us, the reality is, we’ll be using a computer to do that. It’s fine and dandy for […]
October 24, 2013
As you all know by now, I love athletically driven activities. From wakeboarding to ping pong and highland games to jiu jitsu, I love to do it all. Not only that but I am a highly competitive person. One problem is that there are only a fixed number of hours in the day, and only so […]
September 24, 2013
It’s been a hell of a great year for me so far. Traveled to Sweden, Italy, and Germany to teach. Secured a spot writing for T-Nation. Launched the new website, and got invited to the Light Weight World Championships in Highland Games (headed there in November!) Enjoy my Top 5 most popular articles as indicated by […]
September 21, 2013
Strength, as I often say, is quite simple. Move well first, then lift heavy things and move fast. Muscle building and body composition are a different story. Your diet is going to play a pivotal role in your muscle growth and leanness. Where most people go wrong is they try to make a plan (which is […]
September 20, 2013
I feel fortunate to have gone through many different phases of training. Bodybuilding, Crossfit, HIT, running, kettlebells, etc. Each phase has taught me different lessons about training, good and bad… Currently, I have many students taking group classes at my facility and it is important to give them simple instructions to achieve their goals in the […]
September 19, 2013
The most common workout plan involves 3 sets of 10 reps of each exercise. This comes from various bodybuilding resources from many years ago. According to this plan, 3 sets of 10 reps is the “sweet spot” for muscle growth and fitness. Huh? I always find it comical how the design of our bodies can be […]
April 13, 2013
The 48kg Kettlebell, referred to as “The Beast,” is massive iron ball that few athletes in the world have truly mastered. To press the Beast overhead with one arm is considered a high level of upper body strength for an average to large sized man. My goal was a bit loftier: To press a pair of […]