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Before the New Years madness begins
Two holidays back-to-back can set you back more than you think, unless you are an extremely disciplined person. Many in America will gain about ten pounds during the holidays. This seems to be repeated every year, and it adds up. Most people never take that extra weight off. However, that doesn’t have to be theContinue reading “Before the New Years madness begins”
the boot of compassion
When you don’t feel like training, do it anyhow
Leave your differences outside the gym
To say that we live in a world full of chaos and bitter divisiveness would be a gross understatement. This group hates that group, and on and on it goes. Whether it is religion, politics, sexuality, race or whatever many act like they have the only right way to live and you should be justContinue reading “Leave your differences outside the gym”
What brings the most improvement?
I read an article in T-Nation last year that really stuck with me. During yesterday’s Deadlifts for Disaster Relief event, one of our lifters had gone from a former PR of 235lb a few months ago to a new PR of 355lb. That is a big jump! He was pretty strong already when he cameContinue reading “What brings the most improvement?”
Pursue excellence one reps at a time
Happy Thanksgiving
100% or not at all
I have heard quite a few people say this to me about training over the years, and it sounds like they are really motivated. I used to believe them when I was just starting out. I would think, “That guy is going to do really well. ” Here’s what he was really saying (between theContinue reading “100% or not at all”
“I’m freezing!” Really?
I grew up in Massachusetts, but I escaped to Florida as soon as possible. Since I did a lot of hard physical labor for my work, I adapted well to the change of environment. So today, we got our first “chilly” day here in this beautiful beach town I already know I’m going to seeContinue reading ““I’m freezing!” Really?”
The Cave 