Should issue a warning to my friends/workout partners and small group whenever I start reading about things like SEALFIT or am in the early chapters of Lone Survivor and learning all about what those guys go through in Indoc and BUD/S etc. It warps my own sensibility in terms of "difficulty" when I push myself through a challenge. Now, there's this terrible little voice in … [Read more...] about The Great Outdoors… A Stacking Workout Circuit
A Profound Story of Transformation with Kettlebells
Recently I had the honor of interviewing fellow Floridian, Susan Sloan. She's now celebrating her 1 year anniversary as an RKC instructor, and considering the journey she's had to get there, this is even more significant an accomplishment than usual (it's not something just anyone can do, and the odds she has overcome make it even more impressive.) I'll save the details for … [Read more...] about A Profound Story of Transformation with Kettlebells
In Defense of Very Heavy Kettlebells… and Why I Love Having Them Around…
While very heavy swings are certainly not recommended for beginners, intermediate to advanced kettlebell maniacs might want to consider the challenge. For one it can be both a serious ego check (at first) and a real ego builder (a little later). And ladies, do NOT shy away from heavy when you're ready... short sets of heavy swings make for some glorious glutes, and bring … [Read more...] about In Defense of Very Heavy Kettlebells… and Why I Love Having Them Around…
A Fun P.E. Inspired Outdoor Kettlebell and Bodyweight Variation for Small Groups–with VIDEO
We've been having a ton of fun occasionally using a giant soccer field for our small group workouts. A little bit ago, I'd received a SandBell from Hyperwear and was inspired to think about "P.E. games" and related activities that might be fun to add to our workouts... Then I found my old stack of 20 orange plastic cones, and the following workout variations came about. In … [Read more...] about A Fun P.E. Inspired Outdoor Kettlebell and Bodyweight Variation for Small Groups–with VIDEO
What Do You Mean, You ‘Accidentally’ Walked 11 Miles?
Original title of this blog post was The Importance of Play and Exploration in Fitness--Even for Grownups, but I though that sounded too academic, especially since I wasn't going to throw around any stats. When most people think about fitness, images of gym environments and machines may pop into their heads, or maybe P.E. class, or maybe even weight loss advertisements. … [Read more...] about What Do You Mean, You ‘Accidentally’ Walked 11 Miles?
The 300 Nightmare Kettlebell, Battling Rope, and Jump Rope Workout
It was time to step things up a notch early last week. My approach to conditioning is very similar to my approach to abdominal training... it just kind of happens (very well) in the course of our general training. For instance with the kettlebell swing, there's skill, timing, acceleration/deceleration, strength, and conditioning components just to start. There's also a … [Read more...] about The 300 Nightmare Kettlebell, Battling Rope, and Jump Rope Workout
Product Review: Triton Nutrition Vital Vegan Protein – Vanilla
As many of you know, I'm more of a food person than a supplements person. However, the convenience of making the occasional shake as a snack or quick breakfast cannot be denied. Of course, what the shake is made from is of the utmost importance. Recently in San Diego, I met one of the heads of the new company, Triton Nutrition, he was attending (and excelling greatly at) … [Read more...] about Product Review: Triton Nutrition Vital Vegan Protein – Vanilla
Epic Turkey Almond Cranberry Bar
After having seen friends online talk about these bars, when I saw a couple of them at Whole Foods I just HAD to try them. More reviews coming as I eat them, but I am very happy to report this first bar, the Turkey Almond Cranberry bar from Epic was delicious! Gluten free, milk free, and soy free, its kind of like a softer, very easy to eat jerky. The meat is ground and … [Read more...] about Epic Turkey Almond Cranberry Bar
Epic Grass Fed Beef Habanero Cherry Bar
It's a wonderful thing to find a protein snack that isn't somehow chocolate covered or some freaky sweet flavor... Really pleased with the bars I've found from Epic, and the fact that this is made from actual factual grass fed beef. And while it made me a little thirsty (a little bit salty), I really enjoyed the complex flavor - smokey, tangy (from the cherries which are NOT … [Read more...] about Epic Grass Fed Beef Habanero Cherry Bar
Al Kavadlo Has a Brand New Book Out!
Congratulations to Al Kavadlo, releasing another book, this one focused on what is often (and especially in my case) the missing puzzle piece in strength work... stretching. Because I am a voracious and often insatiable reader (because I like physical books, my collection is daunting) I have read Stretching Your Boundaries in its entirety! Pending putting up an "official" … [Read more...] about Al Kavadlo Has a Brand New Book Out!
