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The one-legged surfer

I often run into people who definitely refuse to accept limitations as opposed to those who never even try anything difficult. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about a young gal with no arms who seemed to doing just fine eating a a pizza place we were at. This evening, we wereContinue reading “The one-legged surfer”

Powerlifting & Strongman–two very important parts of our training

I was thinking the other day about the things that have been the greatest help to me in my own training and the training I have others do here at the Cave. While I am a big believer in tough bodyweight training, being able to interact with and learn from Powerlifters and Strongmen both inContinue reading “Powerlifting & Strongman–two very important parts of our training”

“Connecting the dots” on health and wellness

I mentioned in an earlier post that some people act like they are immune to the law of “cause and effect” when it comes to their health. Sometimes we as coaches wonder if people really just don’t “get it” when it comes to being healthy. We see it as very and straight -forward, very logical.Continue reading ““Connecting the dots” on health and wellness”

Free training? You’ve got to be kidding!

If you’re a coach, I know you have heard many  people whine about how they can’t afford to train. Could they be the same people with the latest Smart Phone, a new car, a fancy apartment, and eat all their meals out? Good chance of that! The money factor is just an excuse (one ofContinue reading “Free training? You’ve got to be kidding!”

Some people adapt, improvise, and overcome; and some just give up

Last night, my wife and I were out getting a pizza and saw an amazing sight. A couple sat down near us, the young woman had no arms, yet they were out enjoying a meal and each others company. The gal used her left foot like we would use a hand. She used her cellContinue reading “Some people adapt, improvise, and overcome; and some just give up”

Some celebrate Labor Day, but at the Cave we call it “Hard Labor Day” for good reason

The concept of hard  physical labor is foreign to many Americans; the hardest thing that many do is texting or playing video games. That is pathetic at best! The people who made America great worked incredibly long hours doing back-breaking work in miserable conditions. They built railroads and skyscrapers, they mined coal, they worked onContinue reading “Some celebrate Labor Day, but at the Cave we call it “Hard Labor Day” for good reason”

Longevity & health: the American counter-culture

Today was a phenomenal day. We rested and took some time to go the beach and just relax. If you were brave enough to read what I posted yesterday, this will be a breath of fresh air. I was in the water,  which looked like crystal clear jade, looking back at the beach. The sunContinue reading “Longevity & health: the American counter-culture”

Slow suicide in American culture

Many people won’t ever think of taking their own lives in a sudden, violent manner; yet they slowly kill themselves each day. Smoking + junk food+ sleep deprivation + stress + lack of exercise = a slow death Add in excessive alcohol consumption and you speed it up a little more. Look around you andContinue reading “Slow suicide in American culture”