6/2/2022 Modern-day medicine and doctors treat the disease and not the ...
A couple of years ago my wife was diagnosed with Dilated cardiomyopathy. This was brought on by her constant lightheadedness and the feeling as if she were going to faint every time she stood up. I took her blood pressure and it would normally be on the low side, but this was ridiculous. We went […]
6/2/2022 Motivation Comes From One Place and One Place Only...
I hear all the time how so and so motivates you. You need a certain "playlist" in order to be motivated to train. You need your PRE workout in order to "get up" for your workout so you can kill it. That a certain person "motivates" you to do better. BULLSHIT! All of that EXCITES […]
Old Man Conjugate: Survive and Thrive 2022 and Beyond Part 2: Home Gym E...
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6/1/2022 Don't Hit the Snooze Button
Two different people who missed yesterday's practices, came to me today and began to explain themselves as to "why" they weren't there. Not the first time I have heard, "I hit the snooze button and fell back to sleep", but BOTH of these people told me the same thing within an hour of each other. […]
Consistency Vs Perfection
Aim for one but rely on the other. This holds true for training, cardio, nutrition, and life in general.
5/31/2022 Get Past Your 40%
We all think we are working hard. We all think we are pushing our limits. But the reality of it is, NO YOU'RE NOT! Truth is we pull back on the throttle when we start to feel that discomfort. That level of PAIN that tells us to BACK OFF. That level is about 40%. If […]
When Your Ego No Longer Serves You
"Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash." A very timely quote by the way.
5/29/2022 "NO! I'm NOT Natural Nor am I Comfortable"
I was perusing my social media page when a "memory" from a year ago popped up. A YEAR ago and it still holds true. "While shopping at Costco this morning I was asked by a very nice couple if I was "natural". I do believe my answer took them by surprise when I responded, "No! […]
2/27/2022 When I talk to you in the gym and when I don't...
I will watch carefully at a participant's technique and say nothing. I suppose it's my 1000-yard glare that makes a few people wonder "the heck is he looking at?" that causes them to be a bit uncomfortable or concerned to elicit their question, "WHAT?" To which I will say nothing and leave it at that. […]
Training Around An Injury
For the last 15 months, I have been dealing with the worst injury of my 38 years of training. Even though it has continued to progress, albeit slowly, it is most certainly not 100%. It is possible that it may never be, but because of my love for training (and being stubborn), I will continue […]
5/26/2022 How much do the chains weigh? How much do you get out of the...
I was standing with Ed Coan and Steve Goggins one day at a seminar and I asked them, "What is your take on chains and bands?" They looked at each other, then looked back at me and asked, "What are chains and bands?" I got it. I don't use them much with my groups as […]
Goodmornings with the Dr. Squat Strap
Video: Showing you how to build a bigger, stronger Squat, Deadlift and booty!
5/25/2022 What the Heck is going on with the Prowler progression?
The first day the Prowler showed up on my doorstep over a decade and a half ago, I assumed you would start that bugger off at 90 lbs, and run it no less than 40 yards, and then go up from there as you got into better shape. Well, I'm out running the FREAKING frame […]
5/24/2022 I like Calling EliteFTS.com at 888-854-8806 or 740-845-0987
When people from my gym want to order equipment I ALWAYS tell them to "call the number". Sure, you can go online and put stuff in the "cart" and then use your credit card and check out and then wait until it gets delivered. All neat and orderly and, somewhat what I call, Sanitary. However […]
5/23/2022 "You Have To Be Odd..."
"You have to be odd to be number ONE." ~ Dr. Seuss Today's Training: Bike: 28 mins Prowler: 10x80 yards Deadlift: 5 RM GHR: 4x10 Reverse Hyper: 4x10 Ab Wheel: 4x10 Bike: 26 mins
How To Pick Meet And Max Effort Attempts
When picking lifts, if there's a question, than there is no question. Read on...
5/20/2022 No, You Don't HAVE to Do What I'm Doing...
I do my morning training BEFORE I coach so I can 1. Concentrate on the people that I'm training and 2. Get my own work finished in a timely manner so I can concentrate on ME... Often my teams will begin just as I'm finishing up and they will see me do a different exercise […]
5/19/2022 Simple and Effective
Today was GLORIOUS! I remember when writing programs the more I would stick in the day's activity the less the positive outcomes would be. I was riding my bike on the way in when the idea of making it a two to three exercise day and just have at it would be the most fun […]