The lost art of thinking for yourself in training and in life

Learning from credible sources and applying that information in a way that suits your individual goals is a good idea. Blindly following anyone is not. If being liked and accepted is what drives you, then you will always be someone elses slave. The strength and fitness world is often divided into warring camps, each claimingContinue reading “The lost art of thinking for yourself in training and in life”

Coach Dru Patrick at the Cave: a look back

For about 18 months we had Coach Dru Patrick running the first ever Powerlifting class at our gym. He changed how we approached training in a big way! I owe him a debt of gratitude. Here are a few videos from that time

Back by popular demand (and because the coach thinks it’s a good idea)

We are adding CF Striking training into our Warrior Strength-Cardio classes. We used this several years ago in our Tropical Trauma MMA conditioning classes. This fits well with our Adex mace and club exercises, Battling Ropes, etc. that are already part of the classes. Here’s a brief look at how it works Please note thatContinue reading “Back by popular demand (and because the coach thinks it’s a good idea)”

“Non-gym” workouts

Why do I train  outdoors when I own my own gym? I love training outdoors! Besides somethings you can only do outdoors, like throwing kettlebells, etc.

Warrior Strength-Cardio

Ancient warriors had to be able to fight hand-to-hand all day long. Just defeating one of the enemy was just the beginning, there would probably be many more. We have designed our new class with those ancient concepts in mind. Maces and clubs were used in close combat back then, and we will use themContinue reading “Warrior Strength-Cardio”

New Adex exercise club & mace classes!

We are really psyched to be adding exercise club and mace training to our schedule! Exercise clubs and maces work your body very differently from barbells, dumbbells, etc. These classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:00pm

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”

Pursue excellence one reps at a time