Training or Working Out?
The first time I brought up this subject, I could not believe the tremendous number of people who took offense to it. Offending or causing trouble is never my intention, but that seems to be the inevitable consequence of going against the flow. Nevertheless, it helped many open their eyes and fine tune their approach so here it is again.
Life, Picasso, and Petty Perfectionism
The quest for perfection is one that is misunderstood and responsible for procrastination and poor productivity. Here is my battle to overcome the powerful grip of petty perfectionism and how the works of the most influential artist in the world made me realize there’s more to life than being perfect to succeed.
A must read for those who see their projects come to a halt because the circumstances never “seem to be right”.
Kettlebells and Muscle Mass
The lightest kettlebell weighs nearly 9 lbs. That’s almost twice the load most women use in their workouts. Are they hurt? Nope! Any structural issues? Nope! What then? They are simply afraid they are going to put up “too much bulk” by lifting anyting heavier than 10 lbs.
How is it possible not to put on size with kettlebell training when the most popular kettlebells for women are between 8 kgs (about 18 lbs) and 12 kgs (about 25 lbs)? Let pictures replace a thousand words!
Olympic Weightlifting Training and the Shape Magazine Workout 2
Olympic Weightlifting in Bainbridge Island keeps getting better as the Barbelles and Barbeasts Olympic Weightlifting Team continue growing their ranks and improving their skills. The emphasis was the Power Snatch from the knee position as well as mechanics of the back squat and overhead squat as they pertain to Olympic Lifting. And how could we not finish without the Shape Magazine Workout #2? Join the fun!
Four Variation Tactics for Awesome Results
No more getting stuck, getting mediocre results, and abandoning your training program! Use these 4 energy charging, fat blasting, boredom banishing tactics to help you bust through those walls and put your results in high gear again
Shape Magazine Workout 1 with the Barbelles and Barbeasts
The Barbells and Barbeasts Olympic Weightlifting club kicks off their training program during a time of the year in which most people put their fitness program in the back burner. Showing how they are open to any challenges, they concluded their training with a grueling abdominal routine courtesy of yours truly and the January 2011 issue of Shape Magazine (my contribution). Here is how it went.
7 Changes for Super Fitness
7 strategies the fittest people in the world use to get there and stay there
Kettlebells and the Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff group is an area of concern for many athletes but there is no reason for it to get damaged during kettlebell training. Here’s how to avoid issues.
Exercise Advice – No Pain No Gain
No Pain, No Gain, is it the way to go? Or are there better alternatives? Yes and No
Strength Beyond the Exercise Floor
Achieving our physical fitness goals is an amazing feeling! Are you ready for that wild ride or will you stay down when you fall?