Category Archives: healthy body

A big man’s journey from 400 lbs to 270lbs

My buddy, Al Ernst, used to weigh almost 400lbs. As a professional comedian for a major cruise ship line, he has traveled continuously worldwide for about twenty or more years. Needless to say, spending that much time on cruise ships is not the healthiest way to live. Here’s a video of Al doing a skitContinue reading “A big man’s journey from 400 lbs to 270lbs”

Adex Exercise Club Workshop Jan. 23

Don Giafardino is an innovative coach and the creator of the Adex Exercise Club. He is a contributor to Unconventional Athlete Magazine and the Motivation & Muscle  podcast show  

None of us are as smart as all of us

I heard this quote years ago and I don’t remember who first said it, but it is very true. Did you ever notice how those who are successful in any field are the ones who seem to always be hungry to learn more? Take the field of strength and conditioning, for instance. Basically you haveContinue reading “None of us are as smart as all of us”

No one……..

No one finds the Cave by accident or through slick advertising schemes. No one just wanders in and decides to become a beast on the the spur of the moment. No one comes here to get a date, our girls are here to train No one comes to the Cave because it is easy toContinue reading “No one……..”

Fatloss hype & panic on New Years

A wise man once said, “Don’t let the urgent block out what is important.” Being fit and healthy is a 24/7, 365 journey. It is a hard journey, but well worth it. That is one reason the New Years fatloss hype and panic on New Years is pathetic. When my friend and mentor, Bud Jeffries, Continue reading “Fatloss hype & panic on New Years”

Before the New Years madness begins

Two holidays back-to-back can set you back more than you think, unless you are an extremely disciplined person. Many in America will gain about ten pounds during the holidays. This seems to be repeated every year, and it adds up. Most people never take that extra weight off. However, that doesn’t have to be theContinue reading “Before the New Years madness begins”

Do training and holidays mix?

Of course they do, but you have to be smart about it. Give 100% to what you are doing that day. If you are training, then train hard, if you are relaxing with family and friends, then give them your full attention. Training requires total concentration, if that is your task that day, nothing lessContinue reading “Do training and holidays mix?”

“I’m freezing!” Really?

I grew up in Massachusetts, but I escaped to Florida as soon as possible. Since I did a lot of hard physical labor for my work, I adapted well to the change of environment. So today, we got our first “chilly” day here in this beautiful beach town I already know I’m going to seeContinue reading ““I’m freezing!” Really?”