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
I was going to title this post "Lady Quietly Reading on a Stationary Bike in a Small Town" (90's music enthusiasts will loosely get the reference), but that would be a little confusing. Either way, I've written about the crazy current state of "fitness" (quotes intentional) before and how it's evolved into an almost unrecognizable … Continue reading The Other Side of Fitness We Shouldn’t Forget
As a few of you know I write a few articles for Primer Magazine from time to time. In the last month or so I've written three that I think are worth sharing in case you missed them. From things I've learned in my formal education and strength coaching advice to lessons learned from my … Continue reading Strength Coaching, Learning New Things, and Lessons From Cancer
This site reached a milestone. 1000 subscribers! And I only have you to thank. Thank you for taking the time to read, ask questions, comment, and pay attention to this little space on the web. It's a huge world out there and to think that you spend a little time here is just awesome... You're … Continue reading 1000 Subscribers! Thank You!
By now we all know the benefits of water especially those associated with performance. A dehydrated body is an underperforming body. Even a slight deficiency in water can impede our ability to sustain effective workouts and set new PRs. Here I want to talk about the underutilized benefits of water before and during training. The … Continue reading Water and Workouts: Your Overlooked Tool for Better Results
Continuing down the list of My 7 Personal Principles of Training we get to using the appropriate amount of weight for your workouts. Yes, this one sounds more specific than the overriding principles earlier, but I feel it's one that teaches a tangible lesson and also works to tamp down the ego. In the principle … Continue reading What’s the Right Amount of Weight to Use in My Workout?
Last time I wrote a little about visualization which is the second point from my list of training principles. Here, I want to talk a little about where the rubber meets the road regarding your actual workout--putting your plan into action. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in … Continue reading Get the Most From Your Training: Go to Work in the Gym
I recently wrote about My 7 Personal Principles of Training. Here I'd like to talk a little more in detail about each one. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in the comments below. In the last principle, we talked about how disconnecting from your day can have a profound … Continue reading How to Get Better Results From Visualizing Your Workouts
I recently wrote about My 7 Personal Principles of Training. Moving forward I'd like to talk a little more in detail about each one. I hope you get something out of it. If so, let me know in the comments below. Principle number one is all about clearing your head. Every day we seem to … Continue reading Clear Your Mind Before Your Workout
Early in my lifting days, I created a set of seven training principles to take with me to the gym every day. I was in my mid-teens and deep into exploring this new world of lifting and reshaping my physique. These aren't specific in the sense of sets, reps, and exercises. It's more of a … Continue reading My 7 Personal Principles of Training
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