Category Archives: non-gym workouts

Sleds, Adex clubs, & deadlifts

Looking back over the last months I was blessed to hit a new PR on my deadlift which was 10 1/2lb over my previous one. I had been plateaued for quite a while; then  I went to Ed Coan’s Powerlifting Seminar and with his coaching on the mental aspect of lifting, I broke through. AtContinue reading “Sleds, Adex clubs, & deadlifts”

Try, fail, try, fail, try again, success eventually

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”

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”

What is the “non-gym” movement?

I saw this on the wall of a bar, back in the day

I no longer drink any kind of booze, but when I used to I ended up in many “interesting” places (biker bars, usually). They have their own brand of humor and way of looking at the world. This was a classic quote: “We cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you.” ForContinue reading “I saw this on the wall of a bar, back in the day”