In the past I have not written too kindly about conditioning, specifically, running. You can read about it here: Part I The Runners Dilemma: Feeling Great and Losing Weight Now to set the record straight, I have never been wholly against running or conditioning in general. I just never got much…
Strength is necessary, we get that. What is equally as important is what you are strong at. Being strong at doing bicep curls is cute but not that important in your daily life. Squatting 2x your body weight is something to be proud about, but is not necessary. If you…
What is an active lifestyle? That’s the question I had floating around in my head the other day. I get that being active is different for everyone, but what is the minimum activity you need each day to wear the “active lifestyle” badge of honor on your shirt? If your…
To become a great coach you have to have a good grasp on many different skills, such as listening, emotional intelligence, and speaking, to name a few. When we think of coaching in the gym setting we think of someone that gives instructional advice on a particular movement and that…
I don’t want to keep going. Why do I keep telling myself that I enjoy hiking? These were a few thoughts running through my head as I made my way up the face of Beach Cliff, a moderate hike in my hometown of Southwest Harbor, on a warm August day…
There is something so rewarding about a perfect strike of an ax. As it connects with the flesh of the log, splintering cleanly through till the head plants itself snuggly into the chopping block. As satisfying as the perfect strike is, the opposite is equally as infuriating. What is the…
I used to think I was active… till my wife and I started fostering dogs, and that self-belief was shattered real quick. If you workout two, three, four times a week. You’re not that active. More importantly your not active enough to get results and still eat whatever you want.…
The other night my wife and I were working our way through a book on marriage, aptly titled “What Did You Expect?” and we were doing our best to answer some hard-hitting questions. Questions like, “Is your marriage suffering from inattention? Have you become comfortable with taking one another for…
The Single Leg Deadlift has quickly become one of my favorite exercises to do. It was not that long ago that I didn’t like to do any exercises one leg at a time (Lunges, Step Ups, Bulgarian Split Squats). Not because they are not good for you, but because they…
On this week’s episode: I talk about how maintenance is not a real thing when it comes to training and how you need to start lifting heavier if you want to start living life. What you will learn: The fallacy of maintenance How much strength you need Click below to…
