This week I learned perhaps MORE than ever how critical mobility is and how bad it can fuck you up if you don't pay attention to your own mobility and health. Check out what just happened to me and I am sure you'll pay close attention. … [Read more...]
Why I Changed My Nutrition & Training
Time for change. Better yet, time to continue to grow as a person, not just in training. As I always say, they go hand in hand. Health is # 1 Let me explain why I am changing things up again. Some of these things are NOT new at all to me. Interesting. … [Read more...]
Not Enough People Doing This 1 Thing
I walked into the OLD wrestling room and the energy literally consumed me. But.... No one was wrestling. There were a few wrestlers getting ready for me to put them through a training session, but no one was on the mat, just me. … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting, Jack LaLanne & YOUR Health
I recall the moment as if it just happened 5 minutes ago. I was in my mid 20s and full force in my bodybuilding days..... I was at the mall, shopping with my girlfriend at the time, now my wife. I had been single for a looong time and I was used to revolving my life around training, eating, sleeping and basically living my life on my own schedule. Bodybuilding and working out was what I revolved my life around. I had a regimented life and nothing stood in my way when it came to eating and … [Read more...]
Are You Stronger Than an Idiot aka Learning From Injuries?
Time to lay down the law on those who listen and especially those who are "good enough" and only listen to a select few. Remember, to achieve greater success you must acquire the mindset of "always a white belt". The Learning NEVER ends. I've been there and done that & it led to a road called injured in a town called weakness. This past week, I cranked 4 workouts this week, ALL of them stronger than the week before. Progress is running smoother than ever. Mind you, I NEVER … [Read more...]
Are You Evolving?
I see MANY Strength Coaches REFUSING to evolve in their training. They sit back and poke fun at others, talk shit and act as if their methods are the end all be all method for training. They are NOT evolving. As an athlete, a Coach, a human being... you must evolve. My training is evolving BIG time right now, my warm ups are getting longer and longer, evolving into play AND training and I'm feeling 100 X better.... My lifestyle is also changing. I've gotten back to doing what I USED to do … [Read more...]
The 1 Thing I Thought I Would NEVER Do…
Ironically, I have been getting a lot of e mails regarding injuries, pain and staying healthy. Let me tell you, as an addict of heavy iron for just shy of 20 years, I sometimes wonder if life has a purpose without heavy squats and deadlifts - no joke. But, I also understand the importance of longevity. You see, I want to be able to do this when Im 60, 70 and 80 years old...all the way until my very last breath on earth. It hits me hard when my lower back is so busted up that bending over and … [Read more...]
Episode # 70: The Underground Pull Up Contest!
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving! I gotta haul ass and help get the kids ready since we're taking a 2 hr trip north to Pa. at my wife's Aunt & Uncle. Oughtta be some crazy times and I may even get to watch some Football! My wife's Aunt makes a mean peanut butter - hershey kiss cookie, ever have them, they kill! ha ha As mentioned about 6 weeks ago, I spread word about an Underground Pull Up Contest. I've seen some vids from our friends here ranging from 32 all the way to 50. Who got 50? … [Read more...]