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?
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
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
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
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
We finally round out the 7 Principles of Training with this final point. Or more like 3 points. None of the principles will be worth anything without longevity. I'm talking about consistent and persistent hard work with a heavy dose of patience. In the original list, I stated: Patience, consistency, and persistence are principles to … Continue reading 3 Keys to Workout Longevity
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
Brad Borland 