We train for many reasons, but sometimes the process itself breeds confidence. Roughly 30 days ago, we (that’s me, Ben Lindbergh and some of you) began a 30 day calf-workout-challenge-thingy. If you haven’t been reading daily, shame on you. Read this and rejoin us. I’m sure you, like me, have been diligent and made it through to the end without missing a day. Congrats. I … [Read more...]
Adjusting the Seasoning – Changing a Workout Routine
Every Thursday and Sunday for the last year, I’ve gone through the same sprint workout. This time, I find myself dreading following that routine. A warm-up followed by four 100s, four 60s and four 40s…I can’t do it today. I need something different. From business2community.com: Ask anyone who fell off the bandwagon with their New Year’s fitness resolutions: boring workouts … [Read more...]
Free Weights versus Weight Machines
I’m often asked about my recommendations for weight machines. I use and recommend free weights, but I’m not opposed to beginning resistance training with the mechanical assistance. I’ve been training with weights for 25 years. The 5 x 5 has been by far my most effective routine for gaining strength and burning fat. In the interest of making any newcomers feel welcome and … [Read more...]
Plyometrics – Jumping Stairs
Jumping is a great way to build power, explosiveness and athleticism. I’m of Eastern European descent (sounds more interesting than white, right?), but I used to be able to leap. I swear. You don’t believe me and that’s what video is for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq_KIe9Rh3s Early in my career, I trained with a Zen master. Okay, he was really just a trainer who … [Read more...]
Calf Challenge Update
My last planned activity of each day is 100 calf raises over the course of ten minutes. Without your inspiration, I may have already quit the calf challenge. Thank you. If you’re lost, take a peek at this and rejoin us. Monday through Friday I’m in the studio until around 10:30 PM. After a long drive home, my brain is relatively mushy, and I’m prepared to crawl into bed. … [Read more...]
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