Archive for March, 2010

Do You Train With Purpose?

Do You Train With Purpose?

Before I worked in the wonderful world of strength training I was a National Account Executive for a large International banking concern. I had a home office and reported to our USA operation in Charlotte, NC. Each evening, I mapped out a specific plan for the next day. I knew exactly who I was calling. [...]

How Often Should You Train With Kettlebells?

How Often Should You Train With Kettlebells?

Lately, quite a few of my kettlebell students, as well as subscribers to my Daily Workout, have asked the above question. There is no universal answer but let me share with you a few thoughts on the subject. I train 5-6 days a week myself. I built up to that many sessions over time. I [...]

Why I Put Butter On My Meatballs

Why I Put Butter On My Meatballs

Last week, I mentioned that I’d share a week of my food choices with my readers. Well I ate a lot of farm fresh eggs, plenty of grass fed red meat. Tons of leafy greens. Some raw nuts. Pastured pig. Some venison and salmon. Raw milk, cream and buttermilk. Some fried chicken. A helping of [...]

New PR? Not Each and Every Workout

New PR? Not Each and Every Workout

Obviously when we train with purpose, then we are always striving to get better and better; stronger and stronger. Defining the intention of our workouts is a good place to start. Why are you working out? To become an RKC? For a specific sport? To get more fit? Personal records (PRs) are certainly important. As [...]