Category Archives: small group workouts
The “Dad bod” –an excuse to justify being out of shape
I have read a number of articles about the “Dad bod” and I was disappointed to see yet another step downward for men in our nation. Men used to be strong because they had to be just to get through a grueling days of manual labor. Strength is still required today for those fighting theContinue reading “The “Dad bod” –an excuse to justify being out of shape”
Over trained or just under recovered?
Over training can occur, of course, however many people do not train intensely enough or often enough to warrant undue fear of it. You can hear all kinds of differing opinions on it, like anything else on the Internet, just keep in mind it is a possibility. I am more inclined to think that peopleContinue reading “Over trained or just under recovered?”
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”
Tendon strength–the missing link in training
The first time I heard tendon strength mentioned as a focal point of training was back in 2004 at a Russian Systema school here in my city. The instructor, Saulius “Sonny” Puzikas, had served in Special Operations (Spetsnaz) before the collapse of the Soviet Union. He knew what mattered in the real world when. itContinue reading “Tendon strength–the missing link in training”
What books I am studying now
I continuously look for valid sources of training information from around the world. If the authors are credible and have lots of experience, I learn from them. This is my most current study resource. I have partnered with this company because of their high quality training resources and equipment. The CrossCore® System CrossCore®’s patentedContinue reading “What books I am studying now”
Someone else being skinny didn’t make you fat
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.
Never be a slave to the opinions of others in training or in life
There are many parallels between how you train and how you live your life. Most of the people I respect as mentors have gone “against the grain” of popular opinion in both of those areas. They don’t worry about being cool or accepted or liked, they just blaze their own path or “follow their gutContinue reading “Never be a slave to the opinions of others in training or in life”
The Cave 