I Suck, Therefore I Succeed
Being the best is overrated… “My main goal in life is to help people to, um, how should I put this – not suck. Or, maybe I should say – be better at being them.” Often people who are the most...
View ArticleA Heinous Wednesday Workout, For a Tuesday…
A Heinous Wednesday Workout, For a Tuesday… (One to KILL Body Fat) Everyone knows that one of my most favoritest movements is the Kettlebell Swing. It’s simple, effective, works the posterior...
View ArticleStop Guessing and Start Planning
A Lack of Planning is Planning To Fail. Food. The Downfall of an fitness program. I’ve been there, and maybe you have too… So, what’s the biggest pitfall? Lack of planning of course! What? You don’t...
View ArticleHome Workout DVDs…. Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?
Is Your Home Workout DVD Delivering The Results You Want? Chances are, no. My parents are huge fans of these DVDs and literally have stacks of them in their basement, no lie. Which is great, because it...
View ArticleHow To Build Your Own Kettlebell(for swings)
Swing Away! The Kettlebell swing has been known as the ultimate blaster of fat, the king of conditioning, and sultan of stamina… But what if you can’t afford your own bell? I’ve got you covered. Check...
View ArticleSmoke & Mirrors
You’ve Been Tricked… …into thinking the results you see on TV or online are real. 12 week miracle transformations and crazy success stories are few and far between. Here is the truth… it’s all Smoke...
View ArticleGuest Bloggers(Share Your Story!)
We want to hear YOUR fitness story. Everything about your journey, from the first struggle with that piece of chocolate cake - all the way...
View ArticleHipsters & Crossfit
How to Use Seemingly Useless “Trends” To Your Advantage Two Things I Despise, Yet… Somehow Have Uses For… (Hipsters & Crossfit that is). Even though the hipster trend has made previously...
View ArticleDon’t Get Caught In This Trap
It’s inevitable… …in 2 weeks, the gyms that were packed full, will be empty. And there’s a good reason… Wait for it….. Psychology. Yup. That simple, yet… still complicated. It’s not clearly defined,...
View ArticleMove First
Move Better. Get Stronger. It’s that simple. Everyone knows the stronger you are, the more in shape you are…. or do they? I’ve had clients that have come from various gyms after training regularly, and...
View ArticleGet In Shape In Time For….
Do This To Get Fit In Time For Summer! You’re in luck! It’s not too late… Now is the absolute best(worst) time to get in shape for that thing coming up in (insert fast approaching deadline here)....
View ArticleThe Strength Principle
Over the past weekend of training with my Hapkido Instructor (Master Dan Piller) we had a chance to explore what makes us, well, us…. (at 9,000 ft above sea level!) In other words, we explored what...
View ArticleFall Referral Contest!
Love Your Training? Why not share? Here’s your chance to literally hand pick who you would like to train with(and to get some free training!) Here’s what we’re doing: The Entire Month of September you...
View ArticleGetting Back To ________
I Need To Get Back To _________ ***SPOILER*** This Post Includes The Following: Common sense, silly narratives, and other buffoonery(to illustrate points of course) So if you’re not into all that kind...
View ArticleCan Your Trainer Do, And Why Does It Matter.
It’s time for another rant. I’ve Always Thought This Should Be Obvious…. As a student (of martial arts and strength) I have always surrounded myself with people who, at some level, push me to do a...
View ArticleStop Taking Things At Face Value.
Be ware of labels You’ve heard this, right? Advertised contents are not always what they seem these days… for food, or your gym membership. Make sure you pick a “trainer” who is more concerned with how...
View ArticleFAILURE. Why It’s Not As Bad As You Think(for your success)
Everyone gets knocked down every once in awhile Some of us get knocked down more than others, heck, some of us even get kicked and beat down while we’re there.(I know it always seems like I’m part of...
View ArticleYou Don’t (Really) Know What Intensity Is….
If you’re like most people. You probably have this concept of “intense” training as a 45 minute to hour torturous burnout session with things like 1,000 burpees, 500 pull-ups, more burpees, holding...
View ArticleEmbrace The Tension
Some of you may have seen the Instagram post from last week of just water bottles with the question of “what the heck do these have to do with kettlebells?” And if I had to guess at your guess you...
View ArticleDon’t Settle
Don’t Accept Good Enough. I was checking out this little podcast the other day hosted by Tim Ferriss, maybe you’ve heard of him? If not you should check him out, he typically has several interesting...
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