Drinking alcohol and training for performance and lean tissue are not mutually exclusive. In this post, I'll be sharing why whiskey, weight training, muscle building and fat burning can harmoniously exist. I'll also be breaking down why more expensive doesn't necessarily mean tastier when it comes to liquor. Let's roll.If you've been following this blog, you probably … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Solitude
We talk all the time around here about the value of rest and recovery. We know how critical time off is to emerge with stronger muscles and healthier tissue. We also know what the optimal recipe is - stop training, sleep, eat.We grasp that philosophy for recovery from physical exertion, but what do we do to recover from mental exertion? Our recipes for recharging from our … [Read more...]
A Handshake - Donnie Cimino [Guest Post]
22 (my nickname for my fourteen year old, Dane) left me in the kitchen before embarking on a short journey to Boston to meet his friend. As is our standard hello and goodbye, we first slapped our right hands together. That sting feels amazing. Never losing contact, we gather our fingers together in a strong embrace and subsequently and in unison, bring our fists down towards … [Read more...]