Well, this is the final post for Movember. As with most things pertaining to improving the health of men, many guys will ignore it, unless it pertains to getting 6-pack abs without doing any hard work or dating a woman 1/2 their age. That is to their own detriment, which they will probably regret laterContinue reading “Closing thoughts on men’s health awareness month (Movember)”
Category Archives: fitness
If you are overweight, don’t start off by running to lose weight
As we wrap up Movember (men’s health awareness month) I wanted to caution guys who are overweight not to begin their weight loss program with running. I am not saying they should never run, just get your body more prepared for it by cleaning up your nutrition and doing other types of exercise first. JointContinue reading “If you are overweight, don’t start off by running to lose weight”
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”
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”
A good kind of crazy
There a lot of crazy people in this world, and not all crazy is bad. I want to talk about the people I love being around, the ones that are a “good kind of crazy”. They are crazy enough go against the lazy, wimpy culture that surrounds us. They get up early or stayContinue reading “A good kind of crazy”
Getting strong from every angle
Life is unpredictable, at best, you never know what you might be facing that day when you get up in the morning. I believe that our training should build a well-rounded readiness for any situation. If someone were to ask how we train at the Cave, for instance, “Do you do Powerlifting or Olympic Weightlifting?”,Continue reading “Getting strong from every angle”
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