The Four Pillars of Transformative Fitness To succeed, radical physical transformation need be simultaneously multidimensional. Let us do something rarely done in fitness; let us speak philosophically. What are we doing and why are we doing it? Why are we exercising and dieting? Why are we lifting weights, performing cardio and eating with discipline? Why do we spend money at GNC? Why do we pay personal trainers to train us? Why are fad diet books huge sellers? Why has fitness grown into a … [Read more...]
Marty Gallagher | Simplifying Strength Training for MAXIMUM Results
Episode 117 of The STRONG Life Podcast with my friend and mentor, Marty Gallagher. Marty is the author of multiple books and 1 of them is my ALL time favorite, The Purposeful Primitive. You can also listen to our first STRONG Life Podcast on Episode 19 HERE. Listening to Marty talk training and the overall Purposeful Primitive Lifestyle is always awe inspiring! I've spent time with Marty when he took some of the world's best Tier 1 Military Operators to a Powerlifting Meet with a … [Read more...]
#STRONGLife Ep 78: Kettlebells, Minimalist Training, Gym Business & Mental Toughness
Another QnA Episode here on STRONG Life Podcast # 78. I crush The QnA from my Instagram and of course, the topics vary from training to a lil' business to some LIFE. Some of the topics / questions I cover and answer are: … [Read more...]
QnA: Daily Calisthenics, When to “Cut” & Defining STRENGTH
Original Photo & Story HERE This was a QnA session BUT heavily prefaced by an explanation of "What It Takes", an expansion of the recent "What It Takes" Blog Post..... I suggest you read that blog post because until you understand "What It Takes" the knowledge you acquire means nothing & will amount to nothing. The BIG missing link that is always swept under the rug is the emphasis on hard work, smart work, dedication, consistency & intensity model of training. I love these … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits Of Minimalist Style Workouts, Part II
By choosing the essential, we create great impact with minimal resources. Always choose the essential to maximize your time and energy.” - Leo Babauta Yo, Dudes. I'm back with part 2 of our top 5 benefits to minimalist style workouts. If you missed part 1, slap yourself in the face for missing anything on this blog and read this first. Judging by the amount of comments we got on Part 1, I am excited to see that YOU are excited about minimalist workouts as well. Let's jump right into the … [Read more...]
3 Rules For Short, Effective Workouts
Workouts don't have to be long to be effective. Trust me, I KNOW. I used to spend 90 - 120 minutes in the gym each and every workout. Back in high school, it wasn't odd for me to be there longer than 2 hours every training session. That long and endless style of training doesn't work, especially when you actually have half a life. Here are 3 ways you can get more results from your workouts in at least Half the time Once again, these are simple tips, NOT easy tips. Results take WORK. … [Read more...]
Underground Home Gym
Above, Dr. Ken Leistner working on his garage gym, a place known for EPIC workouts, rain or shine, brutal temps irrelevant. It was REALLY tempting to find a way to make my Underground Home Gym a bit more cozy.... warmer..... nicer... a sound system to crank heavy tunes on..... But, as the saying goes, give them an inch and they'll run a mile with it. I said to myself, "NO." Make it tougher to train in, more Uncomfortable than comfortable.... NO excuses. It's cold in my garage, I bundle up … [Read more...]
Simple NEVER Meant Easy
I hear it ALL the time when it comes to Minimalist Workouts. Dudes are confused.... So let me set the bar STRAIGHT. Short workouts doesn't mean EASY. Two exercises doesn't mean EASY. Hard Work is where it's at. Hard work brings you to the point of breaking records. To pack on raw muscle and brute strength you gotta get stronger. But, the tricky part, is combining hard work with smart work, which, for some odd reason, is very tough for MANY of us, including those of us who … [Read more...]
Brutal Barbell Basics & BEAST Mode
I am fired UP! Just got my gym equipment for the garage and already cranked a minimalist workout using ONLY a barbell as I haven't set up my rack just yet. What did I get, you ask? Nothing but the basics... - Westside Power Rack - Olympic Bar - LOTS of bumper plates (gotta make sure the kids don't get hurt :) I already have a climbing rope and rings, as well as a sled, power wheel and some other goodies. But the garage is reserved for old school work, nothing else will … [Read more...]
Short On Time Workouts
Sometimes, time just ain't on your side. You have two choices when this happens: 1) Skip your workout and come back the next time. More often than not, your excuse will NOT be valid, it will only validate the fact that you're an excuse maker and did NOT act on opportunity when opportunity presented itself to you. You contribute to the pussification of Man kind here and it's suggested you avoid this at ALL costs. 2) Lock down your workout and attack with only 1 or 2 … [Read more...]