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Make 2011 The Best It Can Be With MED

2011 is really going to be a strong year for me. I’ve made some fairly significant changes in how I teach strength and conditioning. Kettlebells are merely one of the tools that I implement and the same goes for my clients. My association with Marty Gallagher has been more than impactful for me and my [...]

Christmas List For The Strength Enthusiast

If you have someone who you need to Christmas shop for here are some suggestions. Or maybe you can share it with those people who are shopping for you! This list is in no particular order. Viking Warrior Conditioning This book is the “must have” for those who are looking to get lean and ripped [...]

Practical Paleo Nutrition Workshop, Wilmington DE

My good friend Diane Sanfilippo is teaching this workshop. Should be excellent! This 3-Hour interactive nutrition workshop both teaches information and gets everyone involved in a practical application of what you’ve learned. Learn the basics of Paleo nutrition including: Why a Paleo diet makes sense How a Paleo diet differs from how most of people eat [...]

Mastering the Deadlift, Part 2

Now that you’re able to do the ultra deep body weight squats, it’s time to move on to the next phase. Our focus remains on building leg strength. A good deadlift starts with a good squat. And the definition of a good squat is that safety and performance are inextricably linked. Most beginner to intermediate [...]

Free Transformation Challenge

OK folks! I’ve been thinking about this for a little while and it’s time to roll this baby out. If you seriously want to get stronger, more fit and be healthier this may be for you. And then again, maybe not. If you can’t commit to working out 5 days a week. If you won’t [...]

Marty Gallagher Deadlifting Workshop, Part 1

Marty Gallagher gave an amazing deadlifting seminar last week in Lutherville Timonium MD. Stephen Holt of 29 Again Custom Fitness was kind enough to host it for us. Here’s a summary of what he taught. For those who may not be familiar with Marty, he is simply one of the top Power Lifting Coaches in [...]

Change Just Isn’t That Hard

Lately I’ve been giving quite a lot of thought to change. Most folks aren’t exactly where they want to be. They may not be as strong as they want. Maybe their endurance isn’ t where they would like. Maybe they wish they were leaner. Or maybe all three. Getting the results just isn’t that hard. [...]

Book Review- The Paleo Solution

Book Review- The Paleo Solution

I waited for this book for quite some time. I think I pre-ordered it in May. I’ve been paying attention to Robb Wolf for awhile now and what he writes about is important to the health of the Western World. The Paleo Solution is an important read. If you haven’t been getting the results you [...]

Disappointed In Your Progress?

Disappointed In Your Progress?

I’ve been under the gun recently. New duties really sort of jacked up my deadlift as I wasn’t getting proper sleep. If I don’t get proper rest then my raw strength is erased. My schedule is now back to normal and I was able to regain a lot of my lost deadlift before the Tactical [...]

Tactical Strength Challenge

Tactical Strength Challenge

The past few months have been pretty tumultuous. Certainly my training has been impacted but only my deadlift suffered at the TSC. This was my third Tactical Strength Challenge. Each time I’ve progressed each time I’ve done it and that has been my top priority. To get a bit better each time out. When I [...]