general warm up (10 minutes) clock push ups x twice around the clock bear crawls x 100 feet Adex club inside mills x 15/15 reps Adex club outside mills x 15/15 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) keg carry set up and practice strength (20 minutes) keg carry x 100 feet x 1/1/1/1 conditioning/accessory workContinue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”
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For better health, live life minus the madness of popular culture
A movie or story might start with “Long ago and far away” or “In a simpler place and time” to set the mood. People often hunger for these things since we now live in a world filled with rage, hate, gross immorality, and violence. All these things produce huge amounts of stress, and can wreckContinue reading “For better health, live life minus the madness of popular culture”
Convenience is the killer
Americans are notorious for packing their schedules too full, but they are not alone. Convenience beckons them with fast food instead of real food, energy drinks instead of sleep, texting instead of talking to people face to face, and fat loss gimmicks instead of effective fitness training. Soon or later convenience will cost them dearly. The mindsetContinue reading “Convenience is the killer”
Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)
general warm up (10 minutes) Sandddune hand walks x 50 reps (note-on fingertips) kettlebell figure 8’s x 50 reps rotation push ups x 30 reps Adex club shield casts x 30 reps specific warm up (5 minutes) dead stop bench press set up and light reps strength (20 minutes) dead stop bench press x 5/5/5/5/5Continue reading “Cave Strong-training of the day (TOD)”
Lifelong Strength
In two days, GOD willing, I will be 67 years young. Almost six decades ago I was diagnosed as terminally ill. Obviously, I did not die. I believe GOD heard and answered my parents prayers. I am thankful to still be here and I want to make every day count! It is very important to meContinue reading “Lifelong Strength”
Just found a better way to stay hydrated when I train outdoors
The Right Stuff® electrolyte drink additiveStd – Retail 10-pouch box – Lemon-Lime I train outside as often as I can, even though I own a warehouse gym. There’s just something I love about being out in the fresh air and sunshine even when the heat index is well over 100 degrees. I now use “TheContinue reading “Just found a better way to stay hydrated when I train outdoors”
Answer to a question I got tonight
At the Cave, I do my utmost to provide the most effective training that I can. However, what people do when they are not there can sabotage all their hard work. I advise people to do several simple things, besides training consistently: get plenty of sleep eat plenty of high quality protein, fats, & carbsContinue reading “Answer to a question I got tonight”
Hold the ice, please, I want to recover faster!
I had the distinct honor of having Gary Reinl stop by my gym, the Cave, while he was in town working with a Pro sports team and take the time to do this podcast. His approach to recovering from injuries makes too much sense to ignore. Listen to the podcast here Iced!: The Illusionary TreatmentContinue reading “Hold the ice, please, I want to recover faster!”
Standards of the Cave
The Cave is definitely NOT for everyone! I only work with “the dedicated, coachable few”. be humble listen well work hard be consistent People who miss training for 2 weeks or more without notifying the coach are out for good, except for emergencies, military deployments, etc. If any of the following apply to you, thenContinue reading “Standards of the Cave”
The twinge, then bam!
How many times have your heard the phrase, “Listen to your body!”? It is so common, yet is ignored by many people. I have learned it hard way, probably like many others. One particular thing I have noticed is the human body body will send you a warning, prior to a torn muscle or tendon.Continue reading “The twinge, then bam!”
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