I came across Mike Mentzer's training methods as a kid. In fact, if memory serves me properly, I began reading about Mike Mentzer around age 11. You see, I would read my older brother's bodybuilding books and magazines for 2 years before I actually began training. I began training in June of 1989 but leading up to that point, I would dabble in lifting the weights my brother had in his room. It was strange to me that I would lift weights for 2 or 3 weeks and then quit. I thought something was … [Read more...]
STRONG Life 29: Minimalist Lifestyle & Kicking MORE Ass In LIFE
Maybe it's my age but then again, age means nothing without experience. When you're experienced in whatever area you want to fill in the blank, you are "older". You've "been there, done that". That's what this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast is about: Achieving MORE with LESS. I give details on personal experience, business stories and life stories that are proof that there is a method behind a Minimalist Lifestyle. But, let me preface this..... … [Read more...]
Minimalist Training Tips for Full Body Strength
The more I utilize simple dumbbell & bodyweight workouts for myself, the more I realize less is more. Less variety and more focus = greater results in strength and size. I've been around too long and I want to challenge and question what REALLY works. I've seen the results of some of the most popular "programs" out there...... I wanted to see, do these athletes demonstrate greater strength? Greater speed? Greater physicality and more muscle? Well, the program looks impressive on … [Read more...]