At the time of this writing, 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 in the past, I believe it is safer to DOUBLE the length of "recovery time" to ensure you don't rush through the full healing process. So if the Doc says 6 months, I do not believe that in 6 months you have the green light to go ALL out. Instead, take months 6 - 12 to rebuild to greater heights. Use … [Read more...]
QnA: Art of Discipline, Athlete Nutrition, Great Books, Sports Technology & Gut Instincts
I crushed another Instagram QnA that had a wide array of topics. I do these QnA episodes in spurts, when time allows and the mood hits. I love answering your questions and I know that when I was in my 20s, I always had a TON of questions to ask others in who I was interested in learning from. That hunger and desire to learn more is still there. Here are the topics / questions discussed in this QnA. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Sport Training & Strength Training Books
I've Got an AWESOME video for you, and although it is a bit long (12 minutes), these are the books that have shaped and even changed my life.... So, grab some coffee, or a protein shake or maybe some fruit and veggies....but NOT all of them at one sitting!! ha ha Enjoy this video and drop a comment to add your own "Favorite" list when done! I'm psyched to hear about your list of favorite strength & conditioning books! … [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...]