One thing I hate is someone trying to make me think, act, and live how they think I should at a certain age. They first try to get to you when you turn 50 and they send you an invitation to join a very large “geezer’s” organization (it starts with the letter “A”). Forget it!Continue reading “How the culture tries to profit from “aging” you early”
Category Archives: no excuses
If someone else can do it, so can you if….
Every year I love watching the CrossFit Games (even people who don’t like CrossFit often still watch them, go figure). The jaw-dropping performances almost stagger the imagination; but there is the catch. Many people just think “I could never do that”, and you know what? They are right. They have already sabotaged themselves. They haveContinue reading “If someone else can do it, so can you if….”
Icelandic gals prove heavy lifting won’t make a woman bulky
Try, fail, try, fail, try again, success eventually
What coaches can do that politicians and judges never will be able to do
If you are a coach, or are aspiring to be one, pay close attention to this. You have the power to make a real difference in real peoples lives on a daily basis for the better. Politicians and judges do what they do far removed from the “real world” of our daily lives. Coaches, onContinue reading “What coaches can do that politicians and judges never will be able to do”
Simple strength circuit
Combining basic strength-building exercises is a good alternative for circuit training. We did one at our Iron Brotherhood Mens Weightlifting Club yesterday.
Twice a year “fat panic” sets in, don’t be fooled
Summer is just about here and so is the next “fat panic” across America. This occurs around New Years also. It is very predictable. The unreasonable fear of looking bad in a bathing suit suddenly hits those who have neglected their health and fitness all the rest of the year. Here’s the main problem, though:Continue reading “Twice a year “fat panic” sets in, don’t be fooled”
Recap of Ed Coan’s Powerlifting Seminar on June 4, 2016
The heat index was 112 degrees today in southwest Florida, and nobody cared if there was no air conditioning. We were there to learn from the incredible Ed Coan. Most of the people who came were extremely strong already, but they knew the value of expert coaching, they knew they could get even stronger. IContinue reading “Recap of Ed Coan’s Powerlifting Seminar on June 4, 2016”
Being healthy is not your default condition
Many people today think they are entitled to be healthy without doing anything about it. I am not just talking about being lean or ripped, just generally in good health. Folks, it’s not just a given that you will wake up each day and be healthy, much be fit. Granted, some people are born withContinue reading “Being healthy is not your default condition”
16 Tabata intervals
Tabata intervals–bodyweight/Airdyne bike/dumbbell/rower http://cavestrong.net from Frank DiMeo on Vimeo.
The Cave 