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Stopping the “orphan-makers” (how our training might help you quit smoking)
Since cancer has wreaked havoc on my family members and friends over the years, I have a serious dislike of cigarette smoking. Most everyone I know who has died of cancer was a smokers (connect the dots).. Many people still smoke even though they have lost friends and loved ones to cancer. evidently, they justContinue reading “Stopping the “orphan-makers” (how our training might help you quit smoking)”
Handling stress through exercise
Life happens Life is hard Life is unfair Life sucks Ever heard these or thought them yourself? Probably, if you are honest with yourself. The media bombards people 24/7 with bad news, which is stressful enough. Most of the things you are watching or hearing about are happening to someone else or some place else.Continue reading “Handling stress through exercise”
Take supplements or not?
After a long hard day of work, this gal still gets it done
Hold the standard high, don’t give in to our weak culture’s ways
Those of you who have followed my posts over time know how much I despise the lazy attitude and entitlement mentality that is so prevalent in our culture. Someone asked me during our strength tests this week if I was scoring harder than last time. I said no, just that people were giving many moreContinue reading “Hold the standard high, don’t give in to our weak culture’s ways”
Laser-like focus is the key
One of the main things I have learned over the years from my martial arts, military service, and strength & conditioning is the importance of focusing 100% on the immediate task at hand. I remember many times having the door position on a night jump from a C-130; the only thing that mattered was seeingContinue reading “Laser-like focus is the key”
Finding your mentors
“None of us are as smart as all of us.” –author unknown When you are a young and cocky “know-it-all” and it’s obvious that all the world’s problems could be solved if they just listened to you; you are unknowingly in for a brutal wake-up call. Many people think they have it all figured out,Continue reading “Finding your mentors”
Squats for life
Athletes and coaches know that squats are vital to athletic performance. However, the general public does not know how important squats are for every day living, especially for older folks. Losing the ability to stand up unassisted is one of the major reason people end up in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Once theContinue reading “Squats for life”
The one-legged surfer
I often run into people who definitely refuse to accept limitations as opposed to those who never even try anything difficult. A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about a young gal with no arms who seemed to doing just fine eating a a pizza place we were at. This evening, we wereContinue reading “The one-legged surfer”
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