If we stay open, we can mine value from every interaction. I learn a ton from the responses I receive, via texts and emails from friends and loved ones, after I write a post. I sit down at my computer daily for growth and continuing education. I'm grateful for the chance to teach, but I'm more grateful for the opportunity to learn.A few days back I posted about the value of … [Read more...]
Cardio Before Weight Lifting
A light cardio warmup can improve your weight training experience.For a long time, I’ve believed that best way to get loose for swings in the cage is to take those same swings at a lower level of intensity and build up to your desired effort level. I’ve implemented this theory into my weight training and, specifically, my squats. Rather than going through a progressive … [Read more...]
Dead Lifts
I told you a while back that the king of all weight training exercises is unequivocally the squat. I won't pedal backwards on that declaration.That said, if you aim to build power, speed, strength and athleticism, you’ll want to incorporate dead lifts. As an ancillary benefit, if you go hard enough, your back will look like a cobra’s.Most folks think the dead lift is a … [Read more...]
Improving Motivation - [Guest Post - Stephanie St Amour]
My naturally in-shape ex-wife, Lisa, is allergic to working out. “Running gives me a headache,” she used to tell me. What about the endorphin release, Lisa? “That doesn’t work for me.” Ha. Love it. She’s gifted.We are different beings, and we respond very differently to training. Stephanie, our know-it-all editor and my partner at Kaplifestyle, illuminates some of her … [Read more...]
Treadmills
I generally dislike training on a treadmill. I can’t think of a reason I’d rather sprint indoors over being in the open air under the stars or sun. That said, we stress flexibility around here. From time to time, we get forced indoors. When we have no choice, the belt provides ample opportunity to build speed and power and burn fat.This morning, I woke up to some much … [Read more...]