Here's a recent message I received from a reader that concerns bodybuilding style workouts compared to more trendy, functional training modes. I felt the need to post this in hopes of addressing others' questions out there as well. Hi Brad,I just stumbled on your blog by searching info for over 40 muscle building. (I'm 42 … Continue reading Is Bodybuilding Still Relevant in Modern Fitness?
Category: Journal
Are You Going It Alone?
At times we may feel like we're doing things alone. Yes, we may have had plenty of help and support over the years in varying degrees, but ultimately we are pulling the trigger and setting things in motion. Whether it's hashing out the minute details or deciding on the big decisions that could potentially shift … Continue reading Are You Going It Alone?
Digital Consumption, Real Life, and Intentionality in the New Year
The struggle of trying to live less of our lives online isn't a new subject. We are well past being aware of too much screen time and too little interaction with the real world. It's now common knowledge that we need some self-intervention if we want to lead a better, more intentional life. I feel … Continue reading Digital Consumption, Real Life, and Intentionality in the New Year
What to Do with All Those Gym Newbies
You know the time of year. Your gym gets crowded. All those New Year resolutions begin in earnest and now every rack, machine, and dumbbell is occupied and confiscated. You look around in frustration as newbie gym goers flock to your hallowed hall that is your sanctuary, your temple, your "house." The consensus among your … Continue reading What to Do with All Those Gym Newbies
Health and Fitness Principles for Life
Health and fitness are not all that complicated. Aside from some outliers, genetic predispositions, and unfortunate circumstances most of us can practice some simple habits to keep us in good, solid health. And most of these principles are free of charge. Below I want to list a few non-rocket science habits you take take action … Continue reading Health and Fitness Principles for Life
What’s Your Resolution? A New Beginning?
We've all had them. And I mean "had" in the past tense. Those vague, foggy, pie-in-the-sky promises that next year will be different. I know I have. We all know what we really need to be doing. We all know the drill. Get in good shape, eat better, save money, and be more mindful. We … Continue reading What’s Your Resolution? A New Beginning?
Keeping Up with the Past
I can clearly remember, with all five senses, the days I went over to my neighbor's driveway to use their basketball goal after school. The feel of the ball, the smell of the rubber, the sight of the hoop against the sky, the sound of the ball hitting the pavement and bouncing off the goal, … Continue reading Keeping Up with the Past
Cancer 20 Years Later
On the morning of February 19, 2004, I was driving to work. Just a few days prior I had gone through some scans of lymph nodes found swollen around my neck after coming home from a deployment in Afghanistan. I felt fine and I thought it may just be a reaction to stress or a … Continue reading Cancer 20 Years Later
A Simple Act Needed in a Shallow World
Something I struggle with lately is the ability to be silent. The act of being quiet not only in my actions but also in my mind and my surroundings. The constant need and habit of being entertained and occupied has become the autopilot for many of us, myself included. I know I'm beating a dead … Continue reading A Simple Act Needed in a Shallow World
The Final Solution to Boredom
I recently took a flight out of town for pleasure and acted as I always do: I people-watch and give myself no other choice but to casually observe my surroundings. It comes naturally to me. Maybe it's my years in the military where one has to be constantly ready to move, ready to hurry up … Continue reading The Final Solution to Boredom
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