How I Formulated My Philosophy of Action

2012 has been my best year to date. Years ago I decided to be less victim and more victor. I can tell you right now that this post is NOT about kettlebells or training but it is about LIFE and living it. I apologize in advance if you expected just to read about the physical [...]

A New Week Of Easy Strength

I ended up taking an impromptu trip to New Orleans this past Friday so I didn’t get all the sessions in that I originally planned but it’s all good! I did sessions 16, 17 and 18 this past week and I feel really good so far.     Session 16 Dead lift 225 for 5 [...]

Easy Strength Week 3

Another good week of training from Dan John’s Easy Strength program. I feel quite good and am moving well and feel like the sessions are 100% beneficial. Session 11  Deadlift was 2 sets of 5 at 205 6 pullups and 4 chinups at bodyweight Military press was 2 sets of 5 reps at 95 30 [...]

More Easy Strength

I am journaling my 40 Days with Dan John program. On the face of it working low volume and low intensity doesn’t seem like it would be all that productive. Still, I have been in contact with too many people who have done the workout who have had big success not to be pretty excited [...]

Let’s Get Stronger!

I rarely talk to anyone who claims that they couldn’t use more time each day to get everything done. We have a lot going on what with work, Facebook, family, errands etc. One of the biggest excuses I hear for not getting a work out in is “I’m too busy.”  Another post will be useful [...]

How Is Preparing Brisket Like Training?

    You may realize by now that I really enjoy food. The eating of it as well as the making. Particularly I like fire and meat so grilling and smoking and barbecue are things I’m passionate about. Each year my buddy Bill Case has a big summer bash.  The Tom Larson Blues Band is [...]

What Is The Best Workout Program?

The one that you get results from. But seriously. I get this question on a regular basis and while I believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question this is close. First let me say that belief in what you are doing will certainly have an impact. If you think you are [...]

4 Week Beginners Kettlebell Program

Recently, I’ve had  a few folks ask me about the best 4 week program for kettlebells. I have to tell you that the best program is probably the one you are on. First, let me say that consistency trumps intensity almost always.  How so? Well, just like building wealth, getting in shape is a process [...]

How Do Your Hips and Back Feel Today?

I am about to change your life. I changed mine yesterday and I literally feel about 20 years younger. I shit you not. I was watching a Kelly Starrett video the other day and he mentioned something about releasing the sacrum. I ended up doing a Google search and found something called the Sacro Wedgy. [...]

10 Minute Squat Test

As some of you may know I have a “man crush” on Kelly Starrett , DPT. He is one of the brightest minds in the world of strength and conditioning, plus he is very entertaining. If you want to perform your best, then his website should be bookmarked in your browser. What does perform your best [...]