I want to write something that inspires someone or give you a tip to help you bust through a plateau, but I’ve got too much on my plate today. My sincere apology! Today’s Training: Run: 3-mile Fartlek Cycle: Commute BOSU Sit-ups: 125 reps 45-degree back extension: 2×12 Cat/Camel: 2×10 Bird dog: 2×10 Barbell Bentover Row: […]
In the gym, the weight isn’t easier to lift; you get stronger. In life, events aren’t easier to handle; you become better equipped. Today’s Training: Cycle: Commute Concept II Row: 20 mins. Bird dogs: 2×10 Dead Bugs: 2×10 Horizontal Woodchops: 3×10 Dynamic Bench: 10×3 Incline Cable Fly: 3×12; 1xAMRAP Stretcher Push-ups: 3×40 DB Lateral Raise: […]
I spend about an hour every day on the internet. I like to read about what’s new and improved in the Strength and Conditioning field, politics, and sports news. I’ll spend another half hour or so, staying in touch with good friends and answering questions on Messenger or email. Perhaps it’s that I’m looking for […]
People don’t have to like you and you don’t have to care. Mental toughness or strength is a part of ourselves that needs progressive development. You aren’t the same person you were five years ago, and you won’t be the same person you are five years from now. That’s why you must develop your mental […]
Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Live truly. Laugh uncontrollably, and never admit to knowing anything about the bodies in the backyard. Training: Cycle Concept II Row: 15 minutes. It was supposed to be 25 minutes, but I get paid to coach, not row, so when people come in and need the rowing erg, I get […]
After the news that the “Coaching Blogs” were being eliminated, I received more personal messages than I ever thought of people who read my stuff asking “What am I supposed to do?” Well, I do live in “Silicon Valley” home of high-tech (of which I am a Neanderthal) that has an abundance of brilliant people, […]
Well, it seems that this is the end of an era. How appropriate that we do this on my birthday. EliteFTS HQ sent an email stating that we will no longer have the “Coaching Log” as it has lost some of its pizzazz and luster over the years. It saddens me as I am sure […]
Sometimes you get caught up in busting ass that you think you need to train at that continued ass-busting pace. There is some volume, then more volume, and finally, the volume is so high you can’t hear your body screaming for just a good training session. You remember? The kind that doesn’t make you feel […]
In two weeks, you’ll feel it. In four weeks, you’ll see it. In eight weeks, you’ll hear all about it. Training: Cycle: It’s not bad at all today. It’s warm enough for shorts and a long-sleeve shirt with a nylon shell over it. Concept II Row: 22 minutes GHR: 3×10 “Frog” GHR:3×10 Max Effort Deadlift: […]
I’ve learned! Training: Run: Fast 3 miles. It was fast because I had an unbelievable tailwind. Wind gusts up to 30 mph. When I turned around to head back home, they died just enough. Cycle: As I got ready to head into the gym, the winds picked back up and now (luckily) they were once […]
As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two… I was pretty psyched to hear one of my participants has lost 60 lbs since she began last year at this time. Do the work, and reap the benefits. She has stayed disciplined with her […]
Here we are, day 4 and some folks are already floundering on their “New Year/New Me” bullshit. Why? Perhaps they (or you) are failing in one of these areas. Fix these things before you drop out of the gym you just paid a shit ton of money to join. Remember: Adjust, Adapt, Add weight or […]
During the flu and cold season, people get sick. I have never made it an issue, even during the Covid fiasco, to make people stay home. However, for the sake of those around you, I have told people “If you don’t feel well, stay home and rest. No one wants your disease”. But how do […]
Train like it! Training: Cycle Concept II Row: 20 mins BOSU Sit-ups: 100 reps Ab Wheel from the standing position: 3×10 Flutter Kicks: 3×20 Cable Rear Delt: 4×20 super set w/ Cable Crossover: 4×20 DB Lateral Raise: 4×10 super set w/ DB Chest Press: 4×10 Dynamic Bench: 10×3 Dynamic OHP: 10×3 Cycle
Today’s Training: Hike: 2.5 hours with a vertical climb of almost 1000 ft This was a lot harder than I remember. Perhaps because I did this climb over a decade ago. Note* I will have to do this more often so I don’t feel as horrible as I do now. hahaha GHR: 3×10 “Frog” GHR’s: […]
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better person.” – Benjamin Franklin Today’s Training: Cycle Row: Concept II for 20 minutes Floor Press: 5 RM. Each rep will be held for a five-count isometric contraction at the top. Isometric Floor Press: At […]