Monthly Archives: December 2016

Happy “Do” Year!

As I said in a Facebook post earlier this week, the New Year means nothing other than a change of date on the calendar. People have assigned  a somewhat mythical quality to New Years, maybe resulting from just being frustrated, discouraged, or afraid (or even all three). The fact is, nothing changes if nothing changes inContinue reading “Happy “Do” Year!”

Strength Leaks

I am sure you have heard this many times too, “Wow! I didn’t think I lost that much strength!”, when someone has been gone from training for a while then returns. My question is, why are they surprised? What happens to your car when you take your foot off the gas pedal while you’re driving? WhileContinue reading “Strength Leaks”

Be like the reindeer, not like Santa

A sleigh (sled) is pulled by strong animals. At the Cave, do a lot of sled training: pushes pulls forward backward, & laterally It’s a big part of how we build strong animals (Cave girls & Cave men)! During the holidays, many people will be like the big guy in the red suit sitting onContinue reading “Be like the reindeer, not like Santa”

Keeping your edge during the holidays

It’s that time of year again, and training time seems to evaporate, The fact is, it really hasn’t, only the uncommitted will think it has. Don’t get me wrong, I think people should enjoy the holidays, as for myself as a follower of Christ, Christmas has a very special significance for me and my family.Continue reading “Keeping your edge during the holidays”

Non-gym training with my Adex club

Training and the rhythm of your life

What a screwy title for a blog post, right? Those of you who have trained for years, or even decades, have already found it and embraced it. When training is so ingrained in you it is a no-brainer whether or not you will be training on any given day. Of course you will, it isContinue reading “Training and the rhythm of your life”