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Your buddies will help you get stronger

Having a few solid guys training with you somehow makes you dig  deeper into your strength reserves  and push yourself further than you normally would training alone. While there are some exceptions to this, it is true for many guys. Competition and accountability important aspects of having good training partners. They will not let youContinue reading “Your buddies will help you get stronger”

Don’t limit yourself

Simple mace warm up http://cavestrong.net from Frank DiMeo on Vimeo. There are many ways to get stronger and more fit. One of my favorite mentors, Zach Even-Esh, said, “I won’t discriminate against anything that can make me stronger.” I agree 100%!

Staying focused when life gets tough

Many things can break your focus if we let them. Staying true to your goals is especially important when things go wrong. Chaos does not have to be your default way of life. Much of it we bring on ourselves through  TV, news, and social media. Add busy work schedules, parenting, school, etc. and things canContinue reading “Staying focused when life gets tough”

“I feel old, now that I am 35” Really?

In support of Movember (mens health awareness month) I just wrote an article on my other blog about being active and fit all your life. Too many guys are dying way too you! It shouldn’t be that way and doesn’t have to be! Read it here  

It’s not just a beer belly, it’s toxic waist

Since it is Movember, let’s talk about another common health hazard, excess fat. Not just the infamous “beer belly” (a source of pride for many guys) but visceral fat, the fat that is packed tight around your internal organs. This fat is a killer! However, because it isn’t seen from the outside of the body, itContinue reading “It’s not just a beer belly, it’s toxic waist”

Why do so many guys neglect their health?

Since this is “Movember“. a full month dedicated to improving mens health, we’ll take a good look at these things. I often talk about lack of regular exercise being a big problem overall, however,  women are more inclined to workout as a  general rule. The guys I know who train regularly make up a small percentageContinue reading “Why do so many guys neglect their health?”

Risks caused by obesity you probably never thought of

Many people are aware of the common health risks that are associated with obesity, like strokes, diabetes, heart attacks, etc. Today we are looking at the less obvious ones, the ones that may compromise your health care or even prove fatal in the event you need to be rescued from a fire, flash flood, orContinue reading “Risks caused by obesity you probably never thought of”