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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. [...]

Strength and Movement Just Stratch The Surface

I have some very simple and general goals for myself, my personal and distance clients and you the reader. Forget anything very specific here. I’m not talking about your deadlift numbers or your RKC snatch test. Simply, I want all of us to be able to lift pain free, move pain free and have excellent [...]

The Slight Edge

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! I just finished reading the “Slight Edge” last night and it may be the BEST book that I’ve ever read on changing your philosophy. It is certainly in the Top 5. If you are serious about making your life successful then please invest in this book or at [...]

How Much Does Belief Impact Results?

I think a whole lot. Let me first say that all evidence presented here is anecdotal in nature. I am writing about my experience and the experience of those I’ve been lucky enough to work with. If I give you guidance and you buy into it, then you are lot more likely to get results. [...]

Why Logan Why? Or Why It’s Not 301 Snatch Reps

I really don’t even know where to begin to be honest with you. So many thoughts have come to mind as I was driving today back from Philadelphia. All I can promise is that I will do my best to explain my thoughts as eloquently as I can. Logan Christopher RKC is a good guy [...]

Jillian Michaels Should Do a Metabolic Swing Like This

Jillian Michaels and My Trainer Bob have done all of us a great favor. They continue to demonstrate how to NOT use kettlebells safely and effectively. The kettlebell is one great fitness tool but like any tool, it can be misused or down right abused. So why have they bothered to share their nonsense? Well [...]

A Farmer Weighs in on Whey

Guest Blog Post from Sandra Kay Miller, Author of From Pasture To Plate I am not an athlete or a nutritionist. I don’t even belong to a gym.  I’m a grass-based farmer and sustainable foods advocate.  A firm believer in the harmful disconnect from the production and ultimately, the integrity of our food, I’ve chosen [...]

Why You Need To be Doing Joint Mobility Work And Why You Need to Use A Foam Roller

If you are anything like me, then you don’t really practice joint mobility and foam rolling all that often. I’m “Type A” kind of person and getting me to sit still long enough to work on my flexibility has been tough. I’ve been doing self body work for years but never religiously. This morning I [...]