My body is on the mend since my knee surgery and blood clot last March, 2021. My knee is not 100% and as we get older, if you have had an injury or a surgery, I believe it is safer to DOUBLE the length of "recovery time" to ensure you don't rush through the full healing process. I'd say one of the biggest influences towards people's injuries is trying to impress others by posting their best on Instagram ALL the time. You only have so many 1 rep maxes in your pocket before you injure … [Read more...]
Iron Roots Ep. 8 – Göerner the Mighty
Iron Roots Podcast ep. 8. In this episode, I talk about a BEAST of a man, Hermann Goerner. The Mighty Goerner was known for his tremendous feats of strength such as wrestling an elephant and Deadlifting almost 800 lbs with a hook grip. Take a step back in time and learn from 1 of the most impressive circus strongmen to ever walk the earth! … [Read more...]
Brutal Kettlebell Workout
I've got a A kick-ass Kettlebell workout for you to test drive, inspired by Herman Goerner, aka Goerner The Mighty. You will also see my close friend, Owner of Urban Athlete in Philly, Pamela MacElree - this girl is bad ass, watch and see how she tears up the Kettlebells and ask yourself why you aren't this strong yourself.... The only limits you have are the one's you set on yourself! Do you have a favorite, brutal kettebell workout to add to the list? Drop a comment below and let us … [Read more...]
Episode # 108: My Favorite Strength & Conditioning Books
I get asked all the time, so, here is part 1 of a 2 part series....maybe 3 part, who knows :) There is MORE to come.... Stay tuned :) For now, you have seen: Goerner the Mighty (check E Bay) Secrets of Soviet Sports & Fitness Training … [Read more...]
Endless Lessons Learned from The Underground aka “Old School” Bodybuilding & Strength Training Methods
In the 50s and 60s, strength sports were a small "Underground" cult. Even in the 70s. Until Arnold hit the big screen, bodybuilding and literally building your body was viewed as something only a narcissist would do. Today, of course, being strong, fit and healthy is viewed as "normal". I have been getting back to my roots lately, even with my time crunched workouts, I'm hitting the underground bodybuilding methods and it's paying off big time. When I use the term "Underground", those early … [Read more...]